"The Washington Commanders are giving him the freedom to build his own staff, and though no incomings have been confirmed yet, several assistants have already been shown the door. Jason Simmons jumped before he was pushed, joining the Pittsburgh Steelers to reunite with Mike McCarthy. Assistant defensive line coach Sharrif Floyd and player development coach Pete Ohnegian were made surplus to requirements."
"Nobody would argue that these drastic measures aren't needed. The Commanders' defense was an abomination this season. Joe Whitt Jr. got demoted from play-calling duties, and there weren't many improvements when head coach Dan Quinn took over. A complete reset is needed, and Jones is taking the necessary steps to ensure improvements arrive quickly. More alterations could be on the way. And there is one coach whom fans believe might be next on the chopping block."
"Tommy Donatell joined the Commanders soon after Quinn was hired asd defensive backs coach. This critical field was expected to be a strength in 2025, but it became a major weakness. Obviously, the injuries didn't help their cause, so Jones needs to figure out how much of the regression is attributable to coaching. Jones' eventful rise from a high school coach to an NFL coordinator is primarily due to his work with defensive backs. His credentials are accomplished and respected in equal measure."
Daronte Jones immediately began reshaping the Washington Commanders' defensive staff, given freedom to build his own team. Several assistants have departed, including Jason Simmons, who joined the Pittsburgh Steelers, assistant defensive line coach Sharrif Floyd, player development coach Pete Ohnegian, and Ryan Kerrigan will not return as assistant linebackers coach/pass-rush specialist. The Commanders' defense performed poorly this season, prompting demotion of Joe Whitt Jr. from play-calling duties and minimal improvement after Dan Quinn became head coach. Jones is pursuing a complete reset, assessing coaching accountability for the defensive regression, and may replace defensive backs coach Tommy Donatell if an upgrade is identified.
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