Dan Quinn's Message Could Unlock Sonny Styles' Full Potential

Quinn is not asking Styles to abandon responsibilities of play recklessly, but he does want him to trust his instincts and attack opportunities better now to help him transition into being an impact player immediately.

Dan Quinn's Challenge is a Vote of Confidence in Sonny Styles

The plays Styles has been involved in during training camp so far have already demonstrated his ability to diagnose action and be around the football constantly. 

Styles has been known as a disciplined, team-first player who wants to execute his assignment correctly, and that approach helped him become a leader at Ohio State. He already has these basics down, but Quinn now wants Styles to discover his limits to find out which risks his athleticism allows him to take compared to which will leave the defense vulnerable. 

Sonny Styles Has the Tools to Transform Washington's Defense

At 6'5, 244 pounds, Styles has the frame and coverage instincts to be able to defend tight ends, and his length helps him further disrupt passing lanes. With his speed and movement ability, he can erase open running lanes for running backs as well within seconds.

For Washington's defense, they needed a player who can control the middle of the field while also reacting quickly to threaten plays at the line of scrimmage.

With the athletic profile Styles has, it is clear he can become a true game-changer for Washington, but training camp now will be about finding out his limits to see just how impactful he can be.