If you’ve watched the Washington Commanders over the years, one of the more noticeable aspects of their defense was poor tackling. Things changed when Ron Rivera took over in 2020. The former NFL linebacker, along with defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio, helped improve Washington’s tackling, in part by selecting defensive backs who were smart, physical and willing to tackle.
The willing part is essential. Not every defensive back has that mindset. Washington’s current secondary, which features talented players such as Kendall Fuller, Kamren Curl, Darrick Forrest, Benjamin St-Juste and others, has that mindset.
