""After watching and reviewing the tape, we felt off," Quinn said. "I thought this is the time to add into that and lean in. Joe and I have got a great vibe together. We've worked together through our time in Dallas, and we'll lean back into that space where he'll help me along the way in all the leads up into the game and calling it.""
""I'll take over the role as the defensive coordinator and all that entails. I've known Joe as my right-hand man for years, and he took the news like the pro he is. As a defensive staff, including Joe, we're all consumed by getting it right. And that's exactly what we intend to do.""
""When something's not working, we shift from the question of, 'Why isn't it working?' to, 'What do we need to do to get right?' And right now, that'll call for some change," Quinn said."
Dan Quinn will assume play-calling duties for the Washington Commanders' defense while Joe Whitt Jr. remains on staff and retains his defensive coordinator title. The defense allowed 44 points in a loss to the Detroit Lions and has surrendered 35.8 points per game during a five-game losing streak. Washington ranks 29th in scoring defense and 31st in yards allowed per play for the season. Whitt shifted from calling plays in the press box to the sideline in an attempt to improve communication, but results did not improve. Quinn and Whitt have worked together since 2020, including in Dallas from 2021 to 2023.
Read at The Washington Post
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