"Even though the Washington Commanders have lost their two games since head coach Dan Quinn took over the defense, the improvements represent a positive amid the chaos this season has provided. The Commanders fought for their lives against the Denver Broncos. Marcus Mariota once again led a potent offensive attack, and he did it against one of the league's top defenses. Meanwhile, Washington's own defense showed more signs of growth under Quinn's play-calling, which he was reluctant to implement but was extremely necessary."
"Quinn told the media he would be open to continuing to serve as Washington's de facto defensive coordinator beyond this season, in addition to his head-coaching role. Nothing has been decided, but all options seem to be on the table. DQ says "there's a possibility" he could call the defense next year. Says they havent really thought much about next year- JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) December 1, 2025"
Dan Quinn's increased involvement in defensive play-calling coincided with noticeable improvement in the Washington Commanders' defensive performance despite two losses. The defense showed greater discipline and growth against the Denver Broncos while the offense, led by Marcus Mariota, remained potent against top opposition. Quinn's résumé includes leading the Seattle Seahawks' Legion of Boom and successful defensive work with the Dallas Cowboys, providing credibility for continued oversight. Serving as both head coach and de facto defensive coordinator would create heavy workload demands and potential trade-offs. Clear personnel decisions appear necessary, and previous defensive coaches like Whitt are viewed as untenable for future roles.
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