"Joe Whitt Jr. knows the time for talking is over. His Washington Commanders defense has to get tougher in every phase. It's a tall order, but Whitt will see the improvement he talks about so often if some of the stars of his unit deliver. Typically, the Commanders are waiting on big names at every position group to lead by example."
"Leaders were in short supply when the Commanders yielded 381 yards to the Chicago Bears in Week 6. In a depressingly familiar pattern, a good chunk of those were surrendered on the ground, where Whitt's unit is still fragile, even after an offseason spent retooling the front. Commanders defense needs a wake-up call, or things will only get worse A powerful line is the bedrock of any tough defense, so it's a problem that the Commanders remain inconsistent in the trenches."
Washington's defense is underperforming and must get tougher in every phase, relying on star players to lead by example. The unit surrendered 381 yards to the Chicago Bears in Week 6, with a large share coming on the ground, exposing fragility despite offseason front retooling. The defensive line remains inconsistent, and Javon Kinlaw has not matched expectations after a significant contract. Injuries to edge rusher Deatrich Wise Jr. have reduced push and disrupted run defense. Linebackers Frankie Luvu and Bobby Wagner are not producing at previous levels, leaving the second level increasingly vulnerable and the defense in need of improvement.
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