After that straight-up embarrassing moment at the end of overtime last week, ending in a tie against the New York Giants, everyone’s been wondering what’s up with Commanders head coach Dan Quinn. Turns out, he’s not in imminent danger of losing his job. But don’t think he’s completely in the clear.
Josh Harris Ain’t Playing Games (But He’s Waiting)
So here’s the deal, according to Tom Pelissero at The Ringer: Commanders owner Josh Harris has “never been a believer in midseason coaching changes.” Yeah, that’s a thing. The expectation is Quinn’s gonna get his shot to turn this whole mess around, starting Monday night when they face off against the San Francisco 49ers. But here’s the kicker: Harris is gonna be “paying close attention” to how Quinn’s squad responds after that Giants debacle. You hear that? *Paying close attention.* That’s sports-owner speak for “you’re on thin ice, buddy.”
Accountability’s the Name of the Game
It’s not just Harris watching. Per Jonathan Jones at The Athletic, Quinn, Jayden Daniels, and offensive coordinator David Blough all had to address the team this week, taking accountability for that final, disastrous sequence. Quinn hit the whole team on Monday, straight up telling them that everything starts with him and he “should have been better.” The message was clear: everyone’s gotta be accountable, and everyone needs to hold others accountable, too. Daniels and Blough then individually addressed the offense, owning their part in the whole thing.
So, it all comes down to Monday night in San Francisco. Can Quinn get his team to actually respond and start turning this ship around? Harris is watching, the whole league is watching. This game against the 49ers isn’t just another matchup; it’s a make-or-break moment for Quinn to show he’s got control, or things could get real interesting for his job security real fast.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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