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Commanders legend helping Frankie Luvu discover his final gear
Frankie Luvu Timothy Nwachukwu/GettyImages
Frankie Luvu could reasonably call 2024 his breakout season, but something was missing. Something the do-all Washington Commanders' linebacker can finally find after learning from the right guy this offseason. That would be franchise sack leader Ryan Kerrigan. The latter's title of pass-rush specialist for this coaching staff was well earned after Kerrigan logged 95.5 sacks during 10 seasons in Washington. He's the right guy to be teaching Luvu what he needs to finally reach an elusive number. Luvu's one of the best blitzing linebackers in the NFL, good enough to record eight sacks last season. However, he's yet to register double-digit quarterback takedowns in a single campaign during his career. That can change in 2025 thanks to key advice from Kerrigan. Advice about a small move with the potential to yield big results. One look at Kerrigan working closely with Luvu at Commanders minicamp, captured by Scott Abraham of 7News DC, shows what's in store for the best blitzing defender on the roster. Kerrigan wa

This article first appeared on Riggo's Rag and was syndicated with permission.

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