Commanders' Defensive Dilemma: Walker or Styles?

0:00On March 1st, the Washington commanders are gearing up for a major defensive rebuild this offseason under new coordinator Doronte Jones. He is pushing for an aggressive scheme focused on speed and power. General manager Adam Peters has plenty of salary cap room to make moves and bring in younger, more explosive talent. Speculation has swirled about targeting Green Bay linebacker, Quee Walker, as a replacement of veteran body Wagner leaves. Here is young and athletic, with a career high 128 tackles last season. Many see him as a solid option on the open market. That said, experts point out Walker may not mesh well with Jones' system. The coordinator favors linebacker strong and coverage and downhill runs. Areas where Walker struggled. His coverage grade ranked 70th out of 88 players, and he allowed a high pass rating when targeted. Walker is projected to command about $8,280,000 per year on a 3-year deal worth nearly $25,000,000.

1:00That price tag gives Peters paws, especially with draft options like Ohio State standout, sunny styles available at pick number 7. For now, the commanders must weigh the risks carefully to build a defense that truly fits Jones' vision and sets them up for the long haul.