It didn't take long to figure out what the biggest catalyst behind the Washington Commanders' failures were during a 2025 season that promised dreams of a Super Bowl triumph and ended with just five wins.
The injuries didn't help. The offense's predicatability was a problem. But the Commanders' horrendously inept defense constantly held Washington back.
Head coach Dan Quinn recognized this early on. Taking over defensive play-calling duties did not bring the desired improvements, but replacing Joe Whitt Jr. with new coordinator Daronte Jones might.
He's got the concepts and the experience to get the most out of his players.