"There is still time to change this narrative, but it's also extremely concerning for a coach suddenly on the outside looking in. "Kliff [Kingsbury] has become GQ Greg Roman. Great for a couple of years and a creative run game designer, but ultimately, you hit your ceiling with him and will need someone to take you over the top. Still young enough to change the narrative, though." Ted Nguyen"
"Nguyen isn't alone in this assessment of Kingsbury. The Kliff Cliff is a term used to describe how his offensive schematics typically tail off the longer he stays with an organization. There are no real adjustments, and it's a more college-style offense with a lot of shotgun and even more pressure on the quarterbacks. Head coach Dan Quinn wanted a change in approach. Kingsbury was seemingly unwilling to budge during a meeting after the season concluded, and both parties went their separate ways."
Kliff Kingsbury has faced multiple rejections on the coaching market after his Washington Commanders exit, including a recent pass from the New York Giants, who chose Matt Nagy to be their play-caller and work with Jaxson Dart. Interest in Kingsbury has been limited, with only one head-coaching interview and two brief coordinator conversations that led nowhere. Criticism centers on an offense with a short shelf life and schematic stagnation, described as college-style shotgun-heavy play that increases quarterback pressure. A desire for a new approach prompted separation from Washington, and Kingsbury now faces the prospect of sitting out the 2026 season.
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