Dan Quinn took drastic action heading into the Washington Commanders' international game against the Miami Dolphins. The head coach took over defensive play-calling responsibilities from coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., following a series of lackluster efforts that made this unit a glaring weak link.
Quinn had to try something. The Commanders were going nowhere fast, and it would have looked unfavorable on the respected leader if he'd let loyalty get in the way of the team. The personnel wouldn't change, but fans hoped this action could provide a spark sorely lacking.
It wasn't perfect; not by any stretch of the imagination.