"Interesting hire. [Ben] Steele coached with Drew Petzing the last few years, Petzing is great friends with Ben Johnson, a link to [David] Blough. But also, Steele worked under Klint Kubiak as assistant OL coach in Minnesota in 2021 and Denver in 2022. Could help a transition to zone running?"
"Blough wants to run a more pro-style offense, with quarterback Jayden Daniels under center much more often. The play-caller wants enhancements in the running back room, but any projected zone-style concepts will allow someone like Jacory Croskey-Merritt to take advantage of his dynamism more effectively."
The Washington Commanders finalized their coaching staff with David Blough as offensive coordinator, promoting David Raih to pass game coordinator. Ben Steele was hired as the new tight ends coach, bringing experience from developing Trey McBride with the Arizona Cardinals. Steele's background working under Klint Kubiak in Minnesota and Denver suggests the Commanders may transition to a zone-based running game. Blough's pro-style offense emphasizes quarterback Jayden Daniels under center more frequently, with enhanced running back capabilities. This schematic direction could benefit dynamic players like Jacory Croskey-Merritt and influence the team's offseason recruitment strategy.
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