At the midway point in the season, coaches will try anything to fix prolonged issues. For Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., it’s a change of scenery.
On Sunday's playoff rematch against the Detroit Lions, Whitt will leave the coordinator booth and call the defensive side of the ball from the field. Speaking with the media on Thursday, Whitt explained his decision:
"Moving to the field, I think, the energy that I have in practice that can be probably positive within the game for the players. Couple of the guys have been asking for me to come down as well, and so I think it’s time for that to happen.