Dan Quinn anticipates speed and aggression from Commanders defense in Week 1

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn described his team’s defensive expectations as speed and aggression ahead of Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. New defensive coordinator Daronte Jones takes control of the unit, which features several offseason additions intended to improve overall performance. The coaching staff implemented a scheme that emphasizes pre-snap disguises and exotic blitzes to generate more turnovers. Quinn emphasized that Jones is an effective teacher who has granted players influence over checks at the line of scrimmage. The Commanders look to improve their defensive standing following a series of roster changes including the signings of Odafe Oweh, K’Lavon Chaisson, Leo Chenal, Sonny Styles, Nick Cross, and Tim Settle. Sunday’s matchup serves as the initial test for these adjustments.

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