When the Miami Dolphins fired head coach Mike McDaniel, it didn't take long for the Washington Commanders to enter speculation about his next destination. He's got a strong bond with Dan Quinn, who was looking for a new offensive coordinator after parting ways with Kliff Kingsbury. The dots seemed to connect, and excitement quickly enveloped the fan base.
It didn't take long for fans' dreams to vanish.
The Commanders promoted David Blough to replace Kingsbury. They were fearful that he would leave for another opportunity elsewhere, and struck with conviction to keep him around.