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. In Minnesota, Jones has been credited with developing players such as Isaiah Rodgers and Byron Murphy through the post-rookie deal process. Daronte Jones must get the Commanders' defense to play with some fireJones is taking over a Commanders defense that's one of the oldest in the league. And the biggest hope of all is that under Jones' direction, the Commanders can have a defense that plays inspired football.