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The Dallas Cowboys lost defensive coordinator Dan Quinn after the Washington Commanders hired him to become their next head coach. Cowboys star running back Tony Pollard said he was unfamiliar with the news before learning about it on The Pat McAfee Show Wednesday. "I just found out right now that Dan Quinn is the Head […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been one of the most successful franchises in the NFL, not just historically, but over the past few seasons. They’ve been chasing a Super Bowl title with one of the most talented rosters in the league, but during the 2023 trade deadline, they decided it was time to bulk up […]

The Washington Commanders have their head coach and general manager duo with Dan Quinn and Adam Peters, and San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke on the duo, pulling from his experience that he has had with both of them. “I’m so pumped for Dan, I’m so pumped for Washington,” Kyle Shanahan said, via […]

Robert Griffin III didn’t mince words when speaking about Eric Bieniemy not being a head coach after leaving Kansas City for Washington. On Monday, it was announced by Dan Quinn that Bieniemy has been fired by the Commanders, per a report by ESPN.com’s John Keim. Quinn made the announcement in his introductory press conference and […]

The Washington Commanders are on a mission to avenge their 2023-24 showing. The Commanders finished the year with a 4-13 record, last in the NFC East. Thus, the team hired Dan Quinn and Kliff Kingsbury for a coaching staff spark. Moreover, Joe Whitt Jr. will be the latest defensive leader. Washington will have a new […]

Magic Johnson knows a thing or two about dishing out assists. His 10,141 assists are 7th-most in NBA history. And now, all of these years later, Magic can’t help himself but falling into old habits. Only this time around, it wasn’t a no-look dish to James Worthy on a fast-break or a picture-perfect entry pass […]

The Washington Commanders are moving forward with Dan Quinn as their new head coach and are naturally embracing him as one of the people entrusted to lead the franchise out of the doldrums and back into the playoffs. Though, the process to getting him to the nation’s capital was definitely not a smooth one. One […]

The Washington Commanders have shaken up their coaching staff after a disappointing 2023-24 NFC East showing. New head coach Dan Quinn has elected to make a move on former USC football staff member Kliff Kingsbury. Thus, this creates problems for offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy’s return. Washington’s coaching staff goes through more changes Dan Quinn confirmed […]

The Washington Commanders and new general manager Adam Peters decided to hire Dan Quinn as the next head coach of the team, and some questioned why Mike Vrabel was not in contention for the job. An NFL executive had an interesting observation regarding Adam Peters’ relationship with Tennessee Titans general manager Ran Carthon and how […]

The Washington Commanders were the final team in the NFL this offseason to hire a new head coach, and they landed on former Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn as their guy. However, it was clear to many fans that Quinn wasn’t their first choice, and it turns out he may not have even been […]

Following the dismissal of Ron Rivera, the Washington Commanders moved quickly to find their next head coach, landing on Dan Quinn, the defensive coordinator of their NFC East rival, the Dallas Cowboys. In Quinn, the Commanders are getting an experienced head coach who led the Atlanta Falcons to the Super Bowl seven years ago, and […]

Dan Quinn is officially starting a new era with the Washington Commanders. He has made sure that they get an identity on offense. This prompted him to hire USC football’s offensive assistant, Kliff Kingsbury. It was not the ideal year for Lincoln Riley and the Trojans but they still have a love for their former […]

Andy Reid and Nick Sirianni are getting their squads ready to battle it out in Allegiant Stadium. Super Bowl 58 is one for the books as the Kansas City Chiefs are getting a re-vamped San Francisco 49ers squad that is hungrier than ever. However, Adam Schefter may have had a different matchup in his heart. […]

Following a disappointing 2023 NFL season marked by a 4-13 record and a failure to reach the playoffs, the Washington Commanders are at a critical juncture. As they gear up for the 2024 NFL offseason, the Commanders have a crucial opportunity to reshape their roster through strategic trades and acquisitions. Here, we’ll assess the team’s […]

The Washington Commanders have a new man to take care of their offense, beginning in the 2024 NFL season. Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury has been reportedly hired by the Commanders to be their offensive coordinator per Adam Schefter of ESPN. “Commanders are hiring Kliff Kingsbury as their new offensive coordinator, per league […]

The Washington Commanders remained patient through the head coach search and finally hired Dan Quinn. He’s a veteran coach and is well-respected across the league. Shortly after being hired, Quinn sends a message to his former team, the Dallas Cowboys. Overall, Quinn is excited for his second chance at being a head coach. He praises […]

The Washington Commanders are giving their fans quite a jolt of energy on this Saturday afternoon. Following the shocking news that they could swoop in and snag Kliff Kingsbury from the Las Vegas Raiders, another offensive coordinator candidate is emerging. And he’s someone the team has gotten to know fairly well over the last couple […]

For the second straight year, Ben Johnson is returning to the Detroit Lions. In both years he was available as a coaching option, Johnson was a strong favorite for many teams. As the architect behind the Lions’ devastating offense, Johnson was considered a near-lock to be a coach. Both years, though, Johnson instead returned to […]

The pursuit might not be over. Despite not getting the Las Vegas Raiders’ offensive coordinator position, Chip Kelly could still be in play for an NFL vacancy. And it would bring him back to the NFC East, where he would match up against the team that fired him almost a decade ago. “UCLA head coach […]

A new look for the 2024 season is what the Washington Commanders are gunning for. They started off by getting Dan Quinn which prompted new changes in their staff. The first of which is to help their defense gain some identity and direction. Joe Whitt Jr. was a big candidate for any big role on […]

There were eight NFL head coaching jobs that came open this season, and now they’re all filled up, giving all 32 teams their head coach for the 2024 season. Out of those eight hirings, the biggest name out of those is Jim Harbaugh coming from the University of Michigan to join the Los Angeles Chargers […]

The Washington Commanders were the final team with a head coaching vacancy this offseason, and they managed to fill the position by bringing in former Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn. While stealing away the leader of the Cowboys defense is already one thing, Jahan Dotson wants to take it one step further. Back in […]

The Washington Commanders decided to hire Dan Quinn as head coach, allowing the franchise to enter a new era. Although that’s true, reports indicate the franchise showed some interest in Bill Belichick before making a final decision. Some of the decision-makers in Washington reportedly wanted to hire Belichick for the job, according to Dianna Russini […]

The Washington Commanders were the final team looking for a new head coach, and on Thursday morning, they finally picked who their new leader will be. After an extensive hiring process, the Commanders have picked former Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn to be their new head coach, meaning all 32 teams in the NFL […]

With Mike Macdonald becoming the Seattle Seahawks next head coach, only the Washington Commanders have an opening. But if the Commanders were to offer their job to Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, Washington would have a new head coach. Quinn is expected to accept the Commanders offer should they choose him for their next […]

While the Washington Commanders had been linked to Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson, the news that Johnson is staying put in Detroit means that the Commanders will have to look elsewhere for their next head coach. Johnson’s name started circulating more after the Lions lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC title […]

There are a lot of rumors surrounding the head coaching openings with the Washington Commanders and the Seattle Seahawks, with Ben Johnson heavily connected to the Commanders, and Dan Quinn heavily connected to the Seahawks. Many believe that those hires are nearly foregone conclusions, but ESPN insider Adam Schefter poured some cold water on that […]

The Detroit Lions’ surprising season came to an end with a tough loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship Game. Now, the rumors will pick up again regarding Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson as both coordinators have been popular names in the head coaching cycle. The Washington Commanders appear to be the […]

The Baltimore Ravens saw their season end in the AFC Championship Game at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs. But for Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, an ending can just be the beginning in his NFL coaching career. Macdonald is scheduled to meet with Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris, Adam Peters and high ranking […]

The Washington Commanders are playing the long game in search of their newest head coach. Two candidates still in the picture are Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald. Washington is casting a wide net, although ESPN insider Adam Schefter mentions Johnson is seen as the favorite to land […]

The Washington Commanders are a team desperately searching for success. The team hasn’t made the NFL playoffs since 2020 and finished an extremely disappointing 4-13 during the 2023 season. The franchise is on a search for a new head coach and new leadership, as the team parted ways with Ron Rivera in 2023. While the […]

The NFL coaching carousel continues to turn this offseason, with team’s like the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Commanders still looking for their next head coach. But, according to Jeff Howe of The Athletic, legendary coach Bill Belichick is a longshot for either of those jobs: “Bill Belichick is currently viewed as a long shot for […]

Holding the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, it’s no secret that the Washington Commanders are targeting their quarterback of the future. But the quarterback the Commanders end up selecting may not be the player fans expected, at least to Mel Kiper Jr. LSU sensation Jayden Daniels went to Washington at No. […]

Over the previous two NFL offseason’s, Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn has toyed with the idea of leaving America’s Team multiple times. In 2022, Quinn interviewed with the Denver Broncos, Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, and New York Giants for their head coaching vacancies, and then last January, Quinn took part in interviews […]

The 2024 Washington Commanders are going to look much different than the 2023 version. Already the team has let go of head coach Ron Rivera and hired Adam Peters from the San Francisco 49ers to serve as the team’s GM, and major roster changes surely will follow. Twenty players from this season’s roster are slated […]

In a significant development for the Washington Commanders, the team’s search for a new head coach has taken an optimistic turn with the interview of assistant Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator, Eric Bieniemy. Sources close to the team reported to Bleacher Report (per Jordan Schultz) that the meeting, which took place this week, showcased Bieniemy’s […]

Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik continues to be one of the hottest names in the coaching carousel. Slowik has already interviewed for the head coach position of the Carolina Panthers and Tennessee Titans and now has three more opportunities lined up for him. He plans to interview for the vacancies of the Atlanta Falcons, […]

Washington Commanders fans are trapped in a time machine, forced to relive an era of football that is but a cruel reminder of the unfulfilled hopes and dreams that come with being a modern supporter of the franchise. Jay Gruden and Robert Griffin III are doing everything in their power to keep them stuck there. […]

Ron Rivera is 62 years old and has already accumulated a 102-103-2 record as a head coach, but if the recently fired head coach of the Washington Commanders had it his way, his coaching career would not yet be coming to an end. “I have several opportunities right now,” Rivera told John Keim of ESPN. […]