Commanders in a state of flux heading into 2026 season

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Leadership is always somewhat about change.

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A leader can have a task one year, but it could become an entirely different position for him the next year. Who can adapt? Who can be flexible? Who can learn to be assertive in their new role? Who can develop the ability to listen to each employee and their concerns?

The Washington Commanders are in a large state of flux right now. They were horrible last year at 5-12, with their defense surrendering more yards than any other team in the NFL. Consequently, head coach Dan Quinn made two huge decisions. He dismissed his previous two coordinators and hired two new replacements, Daronte Jones (defense) and David Blough (offense).

In his most recent story for ESPN, Ben Solak had questions on some new coordinators, including both of Washington's. He just happened to be talking about the same circumstance. Solak reasoned that, with 32 NFL teams, there are 64 offensive/defensive coordinators. Yet, the total number of changes among coordinators this offseason is 35: 21 new offensive coordinators and 14 new defensive coordinators.

That is a remarkable number. But when considering Washington and its 2025 season, is it really all that surprising? As much as QB Jayden Daniels liked Kliff Kingsbury, if there was a substantive difference in philosophy with the head coach, then what was Quinn supposed to do?

Solak, in his story, asked what a hybrid offense of Ben Johnson and Kliff Kingsbury would look like. But that assumes Blough's approach will be a hybrid. That might not be accurate because Jayden Daniels, last week at the mandatory minicamp, said Blough is installing 'a new offense, a new system.'

Thus, David Blough is now in charge of the offense. He has to decide what his offense will be. He no doubt has worked through in his mind and with other coaches on staff, what is best for his starting quarterback? Leaders are called to make decisions based on what will help the organization in both the short term and the long term.

Blough and Jones will need to earn the trust of their assistants. They will work to develop their players' skills while also conveying each coordinator's vision for his side of the ball.

As legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden said more than a few times, "All progress comes as a result of change, but not all change is progress." Wisdom is needed to discern the difference and timing of what and when change is necessary.

Both coordinators, being first-time NFL coordinators, may need veteran coaches in their ears. So, we have no idea what this year may bring for Jones or Blough.

This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders in a state of flux heading into 2026 season

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