"Dan Quinn is taking a significant risk in his quest to bring a new sense of vibrancy to the Washington Commanders. After parting ways with Joe Whitt Jr. and Kliff Kingsbury, the head coach hired two new coordinators with no play-calling experience. To say that raised a few eyebrows across the NFL would be a massive understatement. Most thought Quinn would go with more experience, with his own job prospects getting increasingly precarious."
"Macdonald faced the same questions after hiring Brian Fleury to replace offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, who left the Seattle Seahawks for the Las Vegas Raiders' head-coaching job. And his blunt comment about taking a calculated risk should also put Commanders fans at ease. "I do think it's a bit overrated. All play-callers have to be first-time play-callers at some point. You're going to have to grow in any new role, but it's going to be a fun process to build this thing." Mike Macdonald"
Dan Quinn replaced Joe Whitt Jr. and Kliff Kingsbury and hired two coordinators who lack play-calling experience, a move that surprised many across the NFL. The hires prioritize innovation, alignment with Quinn, and a chance to build a fresh approach rather than recycling established coordinators. The decision carries high stakes for Quinn’s job security if the gambit fails, but it could rejuvenate the Commanders if successful. Mike Macdonald offered a comparative perspective after hiring Brian Fleury, arguing that first-time play-callers are inevitable and that a clean slate with shared vision can foster growth and modern ideas.
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