"In a stunning move, the Commanders reportedly named David Blough as Kliff Kingsbury's successor. They interviewed two outside candidates to comply with NFL procedures. They also spoke with Brian Johnson and David Raih - two members of Washington's current staff. But with the Detroit Lions circling, the quarterback-turned-coach was the guy. This caused significant debate among the fan base. Quinn is under enormous pressure to turn the tide next season."
"Taking a gamble with someone who hasn't even been a position coach until Tavita Pritchard left for Stanford. It's a high-risk move, but Blough is highly thought of in league circles and appears ready for a significant increase in responsibilities. Dan Quinn is betting his Commanders' future on David Blough. It's also a sign that Quinn is drawing on past experiences to make his decisions."
"Fans were expecting something bigger. McDaniel became their primary target after he left the Miami Dolphins, but it seems like he could be another head-coaching job quickly. Quinn didn't want to drag out the process, and there is obvious conviction in the building that Blough can eventually become an upgrade. He's got no play-calling experience. Blough's been around the game for a long time, but there is just no telling for sure how he'll handle the pressure cooker."
Dan Quinn appointed David Blough as the Washington Commanders' offensive coordinator after interviewing two outside candidates and internal staffers. The organization also spoke with Brian Johnson and David Raih while the Detroit Lions expressed interest in Blough. The choice sparked significant debate among fans as Quinn faces pressure to improve results and retain coaching talent. Blough lacks play-calling experience and had not been a position coach until Tavita Pritchard left for Stanford, but he has worked with Ben Johnson and Kevin O'Connell. Quinn cited past coaching departures and made a quick, conviction-driven hire despite clear risks.
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