Breaking down the game of new Commanders CB Marshon Lattimore and why Washington traded for him
It’s no secret that the Commanders cornerbacks have struggled this year. They had a tough time early in the season matching up in man coverage against teams like the Buccaneers and the Bengals, giving up an average of over 300 yards passing in those games. That forced Commanders head coach Dan Quinn and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. to go away from the style of play they wanted to use. They want to be able to play man coverage, commit more bodies to the pass rush and pressure the opposing quarterback to hurried passes underneath that the defensive backs can try and intercept.