The Washington Commanders have made a major move by hiring Dan Quinn as their new head coach. Quinn, who previously served as the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive coordinator, is expected to bring a winning mentality to the franchise. Under new ownership led by billionaire investor Josh Harris and NBA legend Magic Johnson, the Commanders are determined to establish themselves as a formidable team.
Quinn is now focused on assembling his coaching staff, and one potential candidate is Joe Whitt Jr., a coach from the Cowboys. Washington is reportedly interested in Whitt for the position of defensive coordinator. Whitt has been serving as Dallas’ passing game coordinator since 2021 and has previous experience with the Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns, and Atlanta Falcons.
In addition to Washington’s interest, the Cowboys are also considering Whitt for their own defensive coordinator role, now that Quinn has moved on to Washington. The Commanders, who had a disappointing 4-13 record in their first year under new ownership, have identified several areas of weakness that need to be addressed. With the second pick in the upcoming draft, they have the opportunity to select a new quarterback, wide receiver, or edge rusher.
There is a newfound sense of optimism surrounding the franchise, which had been lacking during the tenure of previous owner Dan Snyder. The Commanders were once a respected and successful team in the 1980s and early 1990s, and the new ownership group is determined to restore the team’s competitiveness to those levels.
