Fansided · Mar 19
Commanders may have no choice but to make risky move shaped by Dan Quinn
Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn | Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesThe Washington Commanders have done a good job in free agency so far. General manager Adam Peters did well to fill so many key needs early in the process. Now that things have simmered down, attention turns to solidifying depth and providing flexibility during the 2026 NFL Draft.
Some needs are greater than others right now. The defense rightfully took priority after Joe Whitt Jr.'s unit plummeted to the league's worst in 2025. He's gone, and new defensive coordinator Daronte Jones is going to shake things up with the creativity and aggressiveness sorely lacking previously.
