The Washington Commanders finally made their long-awaited defensive coordinator selection, snagging former Minnesota Vikings defensive backs coach/pass game coordinator Daronte Jones.
Jones has never been an NFL defensive coordinator, but he has at the college level with LSU in 2021. For the past four years, including 2020, he's been one of the Vikings' top positional assistants, working under Brian Flores for the past three.
In Minnesota, Jones has been credited with developing players such as Isaiah Rodgers and Byron Murphy through the post-rookie deal process. He leads with passion and enthusiasm, and it translates on the field.