"David Blough was a strong contender for the Washington Commanders' offensive coordinator position after the team parted ways with Kliff Kingsbury. Head coach Dan Quinn took the plunge, which immediately brought raised eyebrows from fans and the media alike. Blough hasn't called plays before. He hasn't even been a permanent position coach. However, the former quarterback is well respected, is rising quickly, and the Commanders clearly didn't want to let him leave the building."
"Expect the Commanders to run an up-tempo, no-huddle offense, with an increased run game and play-action sequencing. This requires more explosiveness and dynamism at the skill positions. That makes Deebo Samuel Sr.'s future increasingly uncertain, at least from the outside looking in. Samuel joined the Commanders via trade from the San Francisco 49ers before the 2025 campaign. He silenced his doubters with a decent season, emerging as the one constant in Washington's receiver room amid some torrid injury problems."
David Blough was promoted to offensive coordinator following Kliff Kingsbury's departure. Blough lacks prior play-calling experience and has not been a permanent position coach, but he is respected and rising quickly. He has worked with Ben Johnson and Kevin O'Connell, providing varied offensive influences. The Commanders expect an up-tempo, no-huddle offense with an increased run game and play-action sequencing that maintains continuity for quarterback Jayden Daniels. The scheme demands greater explosiveness and dynamism from skill-position players. Deebo Samuel is entering free agency, and his age, expected salary, and scheme fit make retention uncertain given roster and cap considerations.
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