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Pete Hailey to The Sports Junkies: Pressure is now on Jack Del Rio after Commanders draft

Pete Hailey of NBC Sports Washington says the pressure is now on Jack Del Rio following the Commanders draft, and he joined The Sports Junkies on Monday to explain why.

“I think Del Rio is going to be really pleased with this draft, getting two of the top two picks and trading up to get an edge rusher,” Hailey said of Washington’s defensive coordinator. “The defense that already had high expectations, that already finished really well last year, is getting more reinforcements, and if there is any sagging off or failure on that group, then the easy finger to point will be at Del Rio.


“They continue to invest in this unit. I don’t know if it’s the wisest move…but Del Rio is now in charge of this group that is going to get Chase Young back, signed Daron Payne to a massive contract, and they went at it via the draft. There needs to be more turnovers forced, and the group needs to be in the top five in a lot of key metrics.”

With all the draft picks going towards bolstering the defense, there were few assets used on the offense, and that means the pressure will be on Del Rio’s unit to lead the way in 2023, and if it doesn’t, the scrutiny will likely be focused on the coordinator.

“With a rookie quarterback and an offense that’s only gotten a few new offensive linemen and a sixth-round running back,” Hailey said. “The defense is going to have to carry things again.”

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