Ex Commanders QB Pays Tribute to Former Coach Joe D'Alessandris

Saturday was a tough day around the NFL for players and coaches as the announcement that Baltimore Ravens offensive line coach Joe D’Alessandris had passed away made the rounds.

Former Washington Commanders quarterback Robert Griffin III was one of the many players and coaches who took to social media to send their condolences and pay tribute to a coach that had touched their lives.

RGIII spent his last three years in the league with the Ravens before retiring following the 2020 season. Griffin posted the following tribute on his official X account.

“Rest in Peace to Coach Joe D’Alessandris,” RGIII wrote on X. “He was so much more than an Offensive line coach. He was family to everybody he ever encountered. The way this man treated my family from day one when he met them showed me his true character.

“He was always driven to be more than the guy that told you what to do and how to do it. He showed you how to live, love and how to work through your passion so you never have to ever have a real job in your life.

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“We love you Joe D and my world is a better place because of you. I know so many others feel the same way.”

Alessandris had been the offensive line coach for the Ravens since 2017. Joe D was 70 years old.

Rest in Power, coach.