"It's not just general manager Adam Peters who's got some gut-wrenching decisions to make this offseason. The same also applies to Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn, who will likely begin this by firing defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. Whitt was demoted from defensive play-calling responsibilities earlier this season after another demoralizing campaign from his unit. The improvements haven't been evident much since Quinn took charge, so it's clear that a fresh injection of ideas is needed to turn the tide in 2026."
"I think I have a preference for him to go outside, but I don't know. There's gonna be some passion and emotion tied to this, and as far as hiring people you know cronyism, if you've been in the league for five, six, seven years, it's the way most coaches go when they have people that they've been working with for a long period of time that they're comfortable with. It's the way most coaches go, successful or unsuccessful."
"Familiarity is comforting. Building strong relationships is a big part of the way Quinn goes about his business. Once they are formed, he is immensely loyal."
Joe Whitt Jr. was demoted from defensive play-calling earlier this season after another demoralizing performance from the unit. Dan Quinn will likely begin the offseason by firing Whitt as the Commanders seek improved defensive results for 2026. The primary hiring dilemma is whether to select a coordinator from Quinn's established coaching network or to pursue an outsider with new ideas. Kevin Sheehan expressed a slight preference for an outside hire while acknowledging that coaches frequently hire long-familiar assistants out of comfort and loyalty. Familiarity and long-standing relationships shape Quinn's staffing decisions.
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