"This defense is not good. At all. It's been the story of Washington's season. One could make a strong case that the defense wasn't great last year, either. Quarterback sensation Jayden Daniels masked a lot of those failings, but he's not played well enough or been healthy enough to do the same this time around. With veteran backup Marcus Mariota also leaving the game due to injury, the Commanders needed their defense to perform well above expectations."
"The Eagles' offense is predictable and lacks consistency. Unfortunately, the Commanders still had no answer. Even when they did manage to get two crucial fourth-down stops, they were negated by frustrating penalties. Quinn is doing the best he can with what he has, but it's clear there is much more going on than just coaching complications with this group. Massive changes are needed. Fresh ideas are desired, too."
Dan Quinn faced harsh realities after a lopsided loss to Philadelphia: the Washington defense is failing across multiple areas. Injuries and inconsistent quarterback play have exposed defensive weaknesses that were previously masked. Aside from Bobby Wagner, few defenders produced positive results, and crucial plays were undone by penalties. Coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. has been demoted and may not return to play-calling duties, prompting an expected coaching change. General manager Adam Peters must pursue significant roster moves, potentially replacing at least five starters, adding impact free agents and draft picks to restore competence and discipline.
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