As the pressure keeps coming, the Commanders keep looking lost. Sunday’s defeat to the lowly Giants was just the latest example.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — In February at the NFL combine, Washington Commanders assistant running backs coach Jennifer King was featured on a panel highlighting women in the NFL when she mentioned the importance of instructing running backs to help pass-block — especially because “we play the Giants two times a year, and Wink Martindale might you out at any moment.”
One macro example: Howell has taken a sack on 34.8 percent of his pressures, which, if that holds up, would be the highest rate of any quarterback since at least 2011, according to TruMedia. That’s a massive problem capable of derailing drives.“Everyone has a hand in it,” Howell said of Washington’s struggles with pressure. “A lot of the sacks this year, I think I could’ve done a better job of getting rid of the ball. Then there times that we get beat up front.
In the second half, Bieniemy called more plays with “max” protection, featuring seven blockers. He sometimes brought on Cornelius Lucas as a sixth offensive lineman. He moved the pocket with rollouts, which helped the quarterback and the line by dividing the field in half. He called more quick passes and downfield shots to counter blitzes, and wide receiver Terry McLaurin hauled in receptions of 15, 27 and 31 yards.
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