Instead of going with one of the more accomplished names on the market, such as Mike McDaniel, the Commanders are gambling on David Blough. He's got no play-calling experience, but some influential figures around the NFL believe he will be a head coach one day. Quinn didn't want to lose the former quarterback, and this is what it took to keep him around.
Because of their sustained success over most of the last 25 years, the Patriots have faced more than their fair share of harsh takes and criticism, and this season was no different for Drake Maye and the rest of the young roster. Among the most vocal in the media was former quarterback Cam Newton, who infamously called New England "fool's gold" and not a legitimate team in the Super Bowl.