Mike Sainristil's Rebound: Commanders' Bet

0:00On March 30, Mike Sainte-Restille had a wild ride as a cornerback for the Washington Commander's last season, grabbing four interceptions, but giving up, too many big plays. The team drafted him 50th overall back in 2024, and now heading into his third year, insiders say they're betting big on a strong, rebound. His size got exposed against taller receivers, and all the shuffling between inside and outside spots due to injuries messed with his game. He allowed targets to connect 68.5% of the time, with a passer rating against of 108.5 went thrown at. Plus, he missed 12 tackles. Team sources told ESPN Insider John Kym, they're fully expecting Sainte-Restille to step up huge under the new defensive coordinator, Durante Jones, who has a knack for elevating defensive backs. The commanders didn't overhaul their cornerback room this off-season, releasing Marshawn Latamore to save 18.5 million dollars while, losing a couple others to free agency.

1:02They only added a meek roverson and akela witherspoon so far, leaning hard on Sainte-Restille and young treamus to grow, especially with a beefed up. Front 7 taking pressure off the secondary. That faith mean Sainte-Restille's got a key role waiting, whether on the boundary or in the nickel. But the draft looms with talents like LSU's Mansour. The lane visiting, though Jaden Daniels' weapons might take priority. Either way, it's on Sainte-Restille to deliver and prove them right.