The Washington Commanders are causing quite a stir in the football world. Recently, the team made a surprising move by hiring Dan Quinn as their new head coach. However, not everyone is thrilled about this decision, including ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith.
During a segment on First Take, Smith expressed his lack of enthusiasm for the hire. He pointed out that the last time Quinn was seen in a playoff game, the Dallas Cowboys defense performed poorly. Smith’s skepticism about Quinn’s coaching abilities stems from the fact that he blew a 28-3 lead in the Super Bowl. Additionally, the Cowboys defense was crushed in the playoffs under his leadership.
Smith doesn’t believe that this move will make the Commanders a strong contender in their division. He also doesn’t see it as an exciting hire for the franchise. While he acknowledges that the Cowboys defense improved each year under Quinn, Smith thinks it would have been better for him to focus on fixing the issues that arose after the devastating loss in the Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers.
Despite the criticism, the Commanders took their time and considered numerous candidates before selecting Quinn. This suggests that they saw potential in his vision for the future of the organization. However, Quinn will now face the challenge of proving his doubters wrong, which won’t be an easy task.
In the end, the Commanders’ decision has sparked controversy and divided opinions. Only time will tell if Quinn can live up to the expectations and lead the team to success.
