Commanders Bet Big on Newton's Pass Rush Potential

0:00On April 5th, the Washington commanders grabbed George John Johnny Newton from Illinois in the 2024 draft, betting big on his talent too. Shake up their defensive line right away, but so far, that instant spark hasn't fully ignited, even though the team remains hyped about his potential. Last season, Newton rotated in as a part-timer, logging 38% of the defensive snaps. Still, he dropped quarterbacks for five sacks, proving he could disrupt when given the chance. Folks around the league see him as a raw gem with serious upside, especially after his college tape showed relentless past rushing skills. The commander's staff believes he's just warming up, and his partial role didn't dim their faith. Now, defensive coordinator Dan Quinn is pushing for Newton to see way more action this year, aiming to supercharge the past rush with his, explosiveness. Expect Newton to climb those snap counts and rack up bigger numbers. The commanders are counting on him to evolve into that game changer they drafted. That wraps NFL news today, brought to you with AI.