GROWING PAINS: Commanders CB Mike Sainristil IMPROVED in 2025 In Spite of Unit Struggles

Can Mike Sainristil continue his ascent as the Washington Commanders’ young cornerback? This episode spotlights Sainristil’s development from 2024 to 2025, breaking down why stat scouting can be misleading and highlighting how his mental processing and assignment discipline improved even as the Commanders’ secondary gave up the fifth most passing yards per game. Discover key moments, from Pro Bowl-caliber stretches fueled by a strong pass rush to breakdowns triggered by Dorance Armstrong’s injury. Dig into film analysis on Sainristil’s worst games against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers, the rising quality of his six career interceptions, and the impact of new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones. Find out how Sainristil’s improved playmaking and scheme awareness might shape the Commanders’ defense moving forward. Chapters: 00:00 Film Review 10:13 Breaking Down Sainristil’s Worst Games 22:13 Interception Growth and Outlook Join the Everydayer Club today and get Locked On Commanders with no interruptions, members-only Discord access, and more — all for just $5 a month or $50 a year. Go to https://lockedoncommanders.supercast.com. If you’re a true diehard Washington Commanders fan… the Everydayer All-Access tier is built for you. You’ll get one-on-one text access with me, All-Access episodes, an exclusive newsletter, and a 15% discount to the Locked On merch store. Head to lockedoncommanders.supercast.com to join the Everydayer program and unlock All-Access. Host David Harrison covers the Washington Commanders for WUSA9 and Sports Illustrated. Follow David on X: https://twitter.com/DHarrison82 📌 Locked On Commanders is your daily podcast for all things Washington Commanders—free and available on all platforms. 🎧 Subscribe + hit the bell for daily updates 💬 Drop your questions and reactions in the comments! 📸 Photo Credits Images courtesy of USA Today, Bowie TV (YouTube.com/@Bowie_TV), and Abdullah Konte of the Washington Informer (Instagram: @dullahvision) 🔗 Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platformshttps://link.chtbl.com/LOCommanders 🧠 More NFL content from Locked Onhttps://linktr.ee/LockedOnNFL Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Square If you’re starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at https://square.com/go/LockedOnNFL. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.