"Nothing much has gone right for the Commanders this season. The defensive failures have been at the top of the list, and quarterback Jayden Daniels hasn't been able to mask this unit's deficiencies as he did in 2024. The group is old, slow, and lacks consistency. This is a dangerous combination that opposing teams have exploited at will. Quinn took over defensive play-calling duties from coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. Improvements have been fleeting at best, but the man in charge had to do something."
""League sources consider it likely that Washington makes a change at defensive coordinator after Joe Whitt Jr. was stripped of playcalling duties earlier this season. The Commanders are 31st in total defense. Injuries and a lack of pass rush personnel have contributed, but coach Dan Quinn faces a critical third season in Washington and appears poised to make changes. Quinn has been calling the defense; whether he continues to do so will depend on an offseason review.""
Washington's defense ranked 31st overall this season, struggling with injuries, lack of pass rush, and aging, inconsistent personnel. Dan Quinn stripped Joe Whitt Jr. of play-calling duties and has assumed those responsibilities, yet improvements were fleeting. League sources expect the Commanders to fire Whitt after the regular-season finale against the Eagles. Whether Quinn will continue calling the defense is pending an offseason review. Jayden Daniels could not compensate for defensive shortcomings as he did in 2024. Quinn faces a critical third season in Washington and appears poised to make changes to halt ongoing defensive failures.
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