The Washington Commanders sent shockwaves through the NFL by promoting David Blough to replace Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator. Until late in the 2025 season, he was the team's assistant quarterbacks coach.
It's a major risk for Dan Quinn to take a chance on someone as inexperienced as Blough, especially when he can't afford for the decision to backfire. But there's also reason to believe it could pay major dividends.
Ultimately, Blough's success in Washington will all depend on one thing. It's no secret to anyone what that one thing is.
David Blough will need to help change the narrative on Jayden Daniels
A big part of the reason Washington wanted to go the in-house route with Blough was that it gives Jayden Daniels a voice in his ear he's already familiar with.