The Washington Commanders are expected to move on from defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. at some stage during the offseason. Anything less would be extraordinary after how things unfolded throughout the campaign, but what comes next is even more critical.
Whitt got demoted from defensive play-calling duties before Washington's international game against the Miami Dolphins in Madrid. Quinn had to take charge, and although improvements weren't plentiful afterward, additional energy and outside-the-box thinking are imperative.
It's an essential hire for Quinn if Whitt is deemed surplus to requirements, as expected. Seats will get a lot warmer if the Commanders continue to struggle in 2026.