"The rookie cornerback was sensational during his first campaign in the pros, emerging as a potential franchise cornerstone piece for the team to build around long-term. Things have not gone as well this time around. Sainristil isn't the only one failing to meet expectations; far from it. Even so, the 2024 second-round pick set an immensely high bar for himself that hasn't come close to being met through nine games."
"Quinn acknowledged that it's been a rollercoaster for Sainristil this season. He's made some outstanding plays, but the coach believes he is trying too hard to force turnovers, leaving him exposed far too often. "Yeah, I would say there's been up and down moments. Meaning the playmaking, the interceptions I saw at LA and you know, the last couple weeks. So, the ball hawking mindset, which I love. There's also been a couple of plays of overtrying, you know, to make those plays." Dan Quinn via OnSI"
The rookie cornerback produced a sensational first season and emerged as a potential long-term franchise cornerstone. His sophomore campaign has underwhelmed through nine games, with inconsistent play and missed expectations. Head coach Dan Quinn credits much of the decline to Sainristil forcing plays to create turnovers, which has left him exposed at times. Coaches have deployed Sainristil in multiple roles this season, disrupting his ability to find a consistent rhythm. With Marshon Lattimore sidelined by a torn ACL, Sainristil is likely to move back to boundary coverage, a position where he previously excelled.
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