"Jones comes from outstanding stock. He worked his way up from a high school coach to the college ranks, spending one year as LSU's defensive coordinator before moving to the pros. He's also spent time under the guidance of experts, including Flores, Mike Zimmer, and Vance Joseph. It's an intriguing hire. Still, it means Quinn is heading into a make-or-break campaign relying on two play-callers with no NFL experience in this field."
"Unlike David Blough, at least Jones has been a prominent part of implementing Flores' aggressive philosophies in recent years. This is a natural step up, and it was only a matter of time before someone took the plunge. Quinn is willing to take that chance. Entrusting young, progressive coordinators with his own job status on the line speaks volumes. He wants change. He wants some fresh strategies to spark life into his roster. Everything got a little bit stale last season."
The Washington Commanders hired Daronte Jones as defensive coordinator to replace Joe Whitt Jr. Jones served as the Minnesota Vikings' defensive backs coach/pass game coordinator and drew multiple interview requests during the hiring cycle. He advanced from high school coaching to college, spent a year as LSU's defensive coordinator, and worked under Brian Flores, Mike Zimmer, and Vance Joseph. Jones lacks prior NFL play‑calling experience, leaving the team with two first-time NFL play‑callers alongside offensive coordinator David Blough. Head coach Dan Quinn prioritized fresh, aggressive strategies and is betting on young, progressive coordinators to reinvigorate the roster.
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