Dave Canales just buried Dan Quinn's blind stubbornness without even trying

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn | David Berding/GettyImagesOne of the biggest reported causes of friction between those in power within the Washington Commanders centered on the team's allocation of reps amid a losing season.

General manager Adam Peters reportedly wanted younger players to get meaningful reps as part of his evaluation process, especially as things began to spiral. Instead, head coach Dan Quinn kept faith with his aging veterans right until the bitter end.

It was to his detriment. The Commanders may have won against the Philadelphia Eagles' second-string in Week 18, but it didn't change anything. What this refusal — this blind faith in experienced individuals who…