"All summer, fans worried about the Washington Commanders' lack of obvious pass-rushing talent. Adam Peters and Dan Quinn seemed entirely unfazed. Since the general manager and head coach have gotten so much right over the past year and a half, it was hard to doubt them. But after watching Jordan Love have plenty of time to pick apart a porous Commanders' secondary, those questions are coming back with greater urgency."
"Miller is the career sack leader amongst all active players in the league. His 129.5 sacks place him 24th on the all-time list. Assuming he retains the half sack he was initially credited with against the Green Bay Packers, he'll move up another spot. But Miller has not shown very much of the speed that made him so dangerous when he routinely recorded double-digit sacks for the Denver Broncos throughout the 2010s."
"In many ways, the Commanders' defensive line is better than it was last year, especially when playing the run. The trio of big men in the middle - Daron Payne, Javon Kinlaw, and Eddie Goldman - has been solid. If second-year player Johnny Newton can play up to expectations, Washington will be hard to run on all year. None of the traditional linemen, including defensive ends Dorance Armstrong Jr. and Deatrich Wise Jr., represent game-changing pass rushers."
Washington's pass rush remains a primary concern despite offseason additions meant to boost quarterback pressure. The interior defensive trio of Daron Payne, Javon Kinlaw, and Eddie Goldman has improved run defense, and Johnny Newton's progress could strengthen that unit. Edge options Dorance Armstrong Jr. and Deatrich Wise Jr. have not emerged as game-changing pass rushers. Jacob Martin showed some activity, and veteran Von Miller was signed late, but neither has provided consistent disruption through two games. Miller is noticeably slower than in his prime and has seldom altered opposing plays so far.
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