Fans may get tired of hearing Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera talk about “position flex,” but it’s a valuable asset to all 32 NFL teams.
Rivera likes his offensive linemen to play multiple positions and the same for his secondary. Most of the offensive linemen Rivera has signed or drafted since coming to Washington in 2020 have been able to play multiple spots. With the Commanders’ issues at center over the previous two seasons, that position flex was more critical than ever in 2023.
