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One number shows why Commanders moved on from Kliff Kingsbury

One number shows why Commanders moved on from Kliff Kingsbury32+ min ago   (312+ words) The worst-kept secret in Washington was the Commanders wanting to see quarterback Jayden Daniels under center more in 2026. While he didn't say it, head coach Dan Quinn's decision to move on from offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury was tied to a…...

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commanderswire.usatoday.com > story > sports > nfl > commanders > 02/12/2026 > washington-commanders-nfl-free-agency-predictions-disastrous > 88637439007

These free-agency predictions would spell disaster for Commanders

These free-agency predictions would spell disaster for Commanders2+ hour ago   (311+ words) To replace Whitt, the Commanders hired Vikings defensive backs coach Daronte Jones. The moves have drawn praise, but aren't without risk. Now, the pressure is on general manager Adam Peters to upgrade the talent, specifically on the defensive side of…...

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commanderswire.usatoday.com > story > sports > nfl > commanders > 02/12/2026 > washington-commanders-former-nfl-gm-2-huge-2026-predictions > 88637773007

Former NFL GM makes two huge Commanders' predictions

Former NFL GM makes two huge Commanders' predictions6+ hour, 18+ min ago   (274+ words) The 2025 season was one to forget for the Washington Commanders. There were the injuries, particularly to quarterback Jayden Daniels, a historically bad defense, and a 5-12 record that cost both coordinators their jobs. Washington has nowhere to go but up in…...

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commanderswire.usatoday.com > story > sports > nfl > commanders > 02/12/2026 > washington-commanders-former-nfl-qb-criticizes-david-blough-hiring > 88634789007

Former NFL QB says Commanders' promoting David Blough was crazy

Former NFL QB says Commanders' promoting David Blough was crazy8+ hour, 4+ min ago   (287+ words) Did you see Mike Florio and Chris Simms criticizing Washington coach Dan Quinn's coordinator hires? It might have revealed what the NFL nation is really thinking. It was must-watch television on Pro Football Talk, and Simms in particular raised his…...

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commanderswire.usatoday.com > story > sports > nfl > commanders > 02/11/2026 > washington-commanders-land-pete-prisco-power-rankings > 88605589007

Where are the Commanders in CBS' post-Super Bowl NFL power rankings?

Where are the Commanders in CBS' post-Super Bowl NFL power rankings?1+ day, 34+ min ago   (308+ words) Where are the Commanders in CBS' post-Super Bowl NFL power rankings?Commanders Wire Where are the Commanders in CBS' post-Super Bowl NFL power rankings? Let's be realistic. The Washington Commanders' 2025 season was one of the worst collapses between seasons we've…...

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commanderswire.usatoday.com > story > sports > nfl > commanders > 02/11/2026 > washington-commanders-dan-quinn-makes-two-things-clear > 88618480007

Commanders' Dan Quinn makes two things clear with new hires

Commanders' Dan Quinn makes two things clear with new hires1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (187+ words) Washington Commanders head coach made two things perfectly clear when he introduced new coordinators David Blough (offense) and Daronte Jones (defense) on Tuesday. Washington parted ways with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury last month. Just one year ago, the Commanders had…...

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commanderswire.usatoday.com > story > sports > nfl > commanders > 02/11/2026 > washington-commanders-6-takeaways-david-blough-daronte-jones > 88618742007

6 takeaways from Commanders' coordinators David Blough, Daronte Jones

6 takeaways from Commanders' coordinators David Blough, Daronte Jones1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (494+ words) The Washington Commanders finally introduced their new coordinators on Tuesday. Offensive coordinator David Blough met with the media for the first time in his new role, while Daronte Jones made his first appearance since Washington hired him two weeks ago....

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commanderswire.usatoday.com > story > sports > nfl > commanders > 02/11/2026 > washington-commanders-daronte-jones-impressed > 88614823007

What new Commanders DC Daronte Jones didn't say was most impressive

What new Commanders DC Daronte Jones didn't say was most impressive1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (298+ words) New Washington defensive coordinator Daronte Jones spoke in a mild, enthusiastic tone; he didn't seek to fire up the fan base. Jones spoke Tuesday at his introductory press conference, becoming the new defensive coordinator for the Commanders, replacing Joe Whitt…...

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commanderswire.usatoday.com > story > sports > nfl > commanders > 02/11/2026 > washington-commanders-staff-shakeup-promotions-demotions > 88617058007

Commanders' staff shakeup sees new names, promotions and demotions

Commanders' staff shakeup sees new names, promotions and demotions1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (166+ words) Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn finally introduced offensive coordinator David Blough and defensive coordinator Daronte Jones on Tuesday. The Commanders promoted Blough one month ago and hired Jones two weeks ago, but Quinn was likely waiting to finalize the…...

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commanderswire.usatoday.com > story > sports > nfl > commanders > 02/11/2026 > washington-commanders-scheme-daronte-jones > 88616768007

What type of scheme will new Commanders DC Daronte Jones employ?

What type of scheme will new Commanders DC Daronte Jones employ?1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (525+ words) What type of scheme will new Commanders DC Daronte Jones employ?Commanders Wire What type of scheme will new Commanders DC Daronte Jones employ? Washington Commanders' new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones coached under Vikings DC Brian Flores, considered one of…...