"Thankfully, Dan Quinn has a lengthy history with McDaniel. Thankfully, the Commanders have a strong connection in the front office with general manager Adam Peters, who was with McDaniel in San Francisco. But beyond just the three degrees of separation between the Commanders' brain trust and McDaniel, it's McDaniel's ability to completely transform the running game that could make landing him the most essential move of Washington's entire offseason."
"If DQ wants the Shanahan run game, the zone blocking, all of it, Mike McDaniel immediately becomes Washington's top offensive coordinator option pic.twitter.com/8bazK2vpze- JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) January 8, 2026 This era of the NFL has been largely dominated by the quarterback position. Patrick Mahomes changed the way defenses have been defending the pass because of his 50-touchdown season back in 2018, and the fact that the Chiefs' offense was absolutely blowing the top off of defenses left and right."
Mike McDaniel maintains close professional ties to Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters, making a move to Washington feasible. McDaniel specializes in revitalizing rushing attacks through zone-blocking and Shanahan-style run concepts. The NFL has seen defenses shift toward two-high safety looks to limit deep passes, prompting offenses to use quicker throws, yards after catch, and a renewed emphasis on running backs. McDaniel's four years as a run-game coordinator with the 49ers culminated in a promotion and showcased his ability to elevate rushing production. Adding McDaniel could provide the Commanders the balanced offensive identity they currently lack.
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