It has not been pretty at all for the Washington Football Team’s defense after four weeks of football. Washington’s defense is 30th in points allowed, 29th in yards allowed, and 32nd in third-down defense. As many have identified by analyzing the game or what the coaches say to the media, the issues stem from various problems. These issues include clear disconnect in the secondary, the defensive line not playing in unison, and the defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio mostly playing passively in critical situations for the defense.
On ESPN beat reporter John Keim’s most recent podcast episode of “The John Keim Report”, former cornerback Fred Smoot joined him to discuss the many issues on the defensive side of the football.