Commanders are about to find out what Sonny Styles is really made of

"Styles will have a pivotal role right out of the gate. His size, athleticism, and ability to make plays at all three levels of the field could completely transform the Commanders' defense under new coordinator Daronte Jones. The former Ohio State standout also has the leadership, intelligence, and communication skills to potentially hold the green dot right out of the gate."

"But if Styles was hoping for a bedding-in period to begin his NFL journey, he's out of luck. The Commanders know the structure of their games after the NFL officially released the schedule. And most believe Washington's start is nothing short of brutal in the grand scheme of things. We'll find out what the Commanders are made of, that's for sure. This also goes for Styles, whose NFL debut will be against running back Saquon Barkley."

"After that, the Commanders take on the Dallas Cowboys, meaning Styles will be in the face of Dak Prescott, Javonte Williams, CeeDee Lamb, and George Pickens. A daunting proposition, but this is why every player strives to get into the league. Washington's home opener is against the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. With Sam Darnold, Zach Charbonnet, and AP Offensive Player of the Year Jaxon Smith-Njigba to contend with, Styles needs to be at his very best to improve the Commanders' chances of causing a major upset."

"The second-level enforcer then goes up against Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor in Week 4. The New York Giants are next up, putting him against Jaxson Dart, Cam Skattebo, and potential"

Rookie linebacker Sonny Styles is projected to play a pivotal role for the Washington Commanders right away. His size, athleticism, and ability to make plays across all three levels are expected to help transform the defense under new coordinator Daronte Jones. Styles is also described as having leadership, intelligence, and communication skills that could allow him to hold the green dot immediately. Washington’s early schedule is viewed as extremely difficult, beginning with a divisional matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field against Saquon Barkley. The run continues with games versus the Dallas Cowboys, Seattle Seahawks at home, and the Indianapolis Colts, with additional tough matchups following.

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