The Commanders' defense, the weakest part of the team, was a focus during the offseason, particularly the defensive line. The run defense was identified as Washington's worst vulnerability, with key weaknesses around the left end being exploited by opponents. Pass defense statistics suggested a more mediocre performance than total yardage indicated. The analysis looked into players' placements, revealing that DE Dorance Armstrong and DT Daron Payne were likely the strongest in addressing run defense weaknesses as the team aimed for improvement in 2024.
The defense was the weakest part of the Commanders' game in the first year of the Peters/Quinn rebuild, necessitating focused attention in free agency and the draft.
The run defense was particularly strong on the opposite end, while the left side of the DL was stronger than the right side.
Efficiency metrics indicated the passing defense to be closer to middle of the pack or slightly below average, despite total yardage allowed figures.
DE Dorance Armstrong and DT Daron Payne emerged as likely key players in strengthening the Commanders' run defense.
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