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Kliff Kingsbury and Joe Whitt Jr assess the offense and defense after the bye week

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Joe Whitt and Kliff Kingsbury speak to the media before practice

The Washington Commanders are back on the practice fields for a second day as they prepare for their away game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday. The team is coming off their bye, and the coaching staff has gone over the first 13 games of the season. Defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. said the defense is close, but they’re still learning. He talked about limiting opponent’s points early in games, but allowing too many points in the 4th quarter. Whitt talked about the defense getting a lot of pressure, but not protecting the corners in the process. He also talked about the effect of Marshon Lattimore being added to the defense.

Joe Whitt Jr

Assessing the defense over the bye week:

Marshon Lattimore:

Pressure:

Dorrance Armstrong:

Bobby Wagner:

Alvin Kamara:

Kliff Kingsbury’s offense lost two players over the last few weeks that have been very productive for the team. He said it will be hard to replace that production, but this will be a good opportunity for other players to step up. Kingsbury said they’ve been good at adapting the offense, and will need to do it more for the final stretch of the season.

The Commanders claimed WR K.J. Osborn off waivers from the New England Patriots yesterday. Kliff Kingsbury said he liked him coming out of the draft when he was in Arizona: “He can play inside, outside and give you a lot. From what I’ve seen on tape he’s definitely a guy we can use.”

Kliff Kingsbury

Losing Noah Brown and Austin Ekeler:

K.J. Osborn:

Bill Belichick:

Wide receivers:

Terry McLaurin

Other WRs stepping up with Noah Brown out:

K.J. Osborn

Fresh start with Washington and Jayden Daniels:

Brian Robinson Jr.

Post-bye focus:

Practice Notes

K.J. Osborn:

Marshon Lattimore: