With quarterback Sam Howell continuing to be sacked at a record-setting rate, Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera seemed to hint at major lineup changes during his press conference on Wednesday.
The team’s offensive line struggled against the New York Giants, and Rivera declared that he’s not going to take anything off the table as he tries to inject a spark into the offense.
Either player would be entering a precarious situation, as the sack problem goes beyond just the offensive line, though the group has been a contributing factor. Left tackle Charles Leno Jr. said the groups remain in constant communication about how to improve. He said a lot of times it comes down to a player needing to win a one-on-one matchup to hold off a blitz, noting that every member of the offense can play his part in helping get the Commanders out of their current funk.“This is nothing new,” Leno said. “The sky has not fallen.
For Howell, the question of durability becomes particularly important, as he has now been sacked 40 times this season.He added: “I’ll start worrying about him when he shows fatigue. He hasn’t shown any yet. Obviously, you want to keep him upright, but he’s tough, so I’m not worried about it.”
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