The Washington Commanders' search for a new offensive coordinator to succeed Kliff Kingsbury didn't last for very long. David Blough is the guy.
The move has been met with immediate skepticism. Mike McDaniel was available after being fired by the Miami Dolphins, and his personal ties to head coach Dan Quinn would have made him a good fit in Washington.
Instead, the organization is rolling with Blough, a 30-year-old up-and-comer who was the Commanders' assistant quarterbacks coach six weeks ago. It's a risk, to say the least.
Dan Quinn might have just sealed his fate by promoting David Blough from within
The Commanders' decision to promote Blough clearly stems from two factors.