"Washington will look to end a six-game skid this weekend against the Denver Broncos, which dropped the Commanders to a massively disappointing 3-8 record. But winning games isn't the primary focus for the rest of 2025. It's laying a foundation for a sustainable future, after last season's veteran-heavy approach crashed and burned. For Quinn, his job remains safe... for now. But how he responds to the pending adjustments will tell us everything about his long-term status in D.C."
"The Commanders' free agency spending spree during the 2024 offseason consisted of no shortage of veteran contributors. Several of those, including Bobby Wagner, Noah Brown, Dorance Armstrong Jr., Tyler Biadasz, and Noah Igbinoghene, were players Quinn already had relationships with from his time as defensive coordinator with the Seattle Seahawks and Dallas Cowboys. Others, such as Austin Ekeler, were brought in due to ties to the staff Quinn assembled."
The Washington Commanders sit at 3-8 after a six-game skid, shifting focus from winning now to building a sustainable future for 2025 and beyond. Last season's veteran-heavy roster strategy failed, prompting a need for a clearer long-term vision. Dan Quinn brought in multiple veteran contributors with prior relationships or staff ties, creating potential over-reliance on familiar players. Excessive favoritism toward a coach's personal players risks undermining team interest and progress. Historical examples of similar loyalty issues include Ron Rivera and Jay Gruden. Quinn's position is secure for the moment, but his response to roster adjustments will determine his long-term fate.
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