"For head coach Sean Payton, quarterback Bo Nix, and the Denver offense, they lean heavily into rhythm, efficiency, and staying ahead of the sticks. Rookie running back R.J. Harvey assists in that goal as a one-cut runner who quickly works through creases and forces linebackers to take clean angles or risk being outleveraged. That is where Magee's skill set becomes vital."
"Dan Quinn needs Magee to be the linebacker who beats blocks to landmarks, who slips through traffic before guards climb to him, and who cleans up Harvey before three-yard gains turn into seven, as they have all year. His ability to scrape over the top with fluidity is one of the reasons he's been able to carve out more snaps, and it will be central to Washington's plan to make Denver earn every inch."
Washington sits 3-8 with inconsistent play and a defense undergoing constant retooling, producing few long-term answers. Jordan Magee has emerged as a young, fast, explosive second-level defender with instincts for finding the football. The 2024 fifth-round pick projects as a centerpiece for the defense as Bobby Wagner likely nears the end of his time with the team and the linebacker room remains unsettled. Magee functions as a hybrid downhill and sideline-to-sideline player who operates comfortably in space. Denver's offense emphasizes rhythm and efficiency, and rookie R.J. Harvey's one-cut runs will test Magee's ability to beat blocks, scrape, and make tackles before short gains become longer.
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