The Washington Commanders are likely to enter the season with Jordan Magee and Kain Medrano as their two primary backup linebackers. That might not be enough based on preseason efforts.
Both are recent draft picks of general manager Adam Peters. Both boast impressive physical traits. But as we have seen throughout Washington's warmup slate, both players need to develop if they are to be counted on for serious defensive roles early in the campaign.
Last year, starters Bobby Wagner and Frankie Luvu rarely left the field. If that good fortune runs out this year, will Magee or Medrano be ready?