"While the Washington Commanders continue to search for their next defensive coordinator, the noise still hasn't died down from Dan Quinn's shocking promotion of David Blough to lead his offense. Entering a make-or-break year for his job status, Quinn needed to bring in a proven play-caller, such as former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel. Instead, Washington chose the 30-year-old Blough, who was the team's assistant quarterbacks coach until late in the 2025 season."
"For as much heat as Quinn has taken, in this instance, he did exactly what Commanders fans have been begging the team's various coaching staffs to do for years. Washington had a young assistant in its ranks who was turning heads around the league as a rising star, and didn't let him leave the building. The Detroit Lions, for whom Blough played three seasons as a backup, were interested in hiring him for the same position."
Dan Quinn elevated 30-year-old David Blough from assistant quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator despite expectations to hire a proven play-caller during a make-or-break season. Blough remained with the team through late 2025 after drawing interest from the Detroit Lions, who considered him for the same role following three seasons as a backup. The promotion is framed as a high-risk, potentially high-reward decision intended to keep a rising internal talent from departing. Observers characterize the move as bold and note that Quinn appears willing to accept responsibility if the decision fails.
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