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Washington Football Team Training Camp Profiles: Safeties

By Ian Cummings

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 15: Troy Apke #30 of the Washington Football Team looks on during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on December 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 15: Troy Apke #30 of the Washington Football Team looks on during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at FedExField on December 15, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 24: Alexander Mattison #25 of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball for a first down while Landon Collins #20 of the Washington Football Team makes the tackle in the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 24, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 24: Alexander Mattison #25 of the Minnesota Vikings carries the ball for a first down while Landon Collins #20 of the Washington Football Team makes the tackle in the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 24, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /

Landon Collins

Experience: 6th season

Draft Status: 2015 second-round pick (33rd overall)

2019 Stats: 15 games, 15 starts, 117 total tackles, nine tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, four pass deflections, two forced fumbles

2020 Outlook: The Washington Football Team, in Landon Collins‘ first year, devised a system in which the two safeties essentially played opposite halves of the field, in Cover 2 and Cover 4 looks. That system detracted from Collins’ skill set, as Collins is best used closer to the line of scrimmage. This year, it seems as though the team finally has a defensive staff that will use Collins to his strengths. We saw how proficient he is in run defense last season, and that impact should only increase in 2020.

Expected Role: Landon Collins is one of the only starters returning in the Washington Football Team’s secondary in 2020, but even he will see his role shift. He should play closer to the line of scrimmage overall this year, as his instincts, heavy-hitting style, and closing speed are best used in the box. Collins may moonlight as a pseudo-linebacker of sorts, and his proficiency will allow the team to move around its defensive backs.

Status: I forgot to write this part because it didn’t seem necessary. Lock. Next.

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