The Washington Commanders' decision to fire defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. seemed like a foregone conclusion from the moment head coach Dan Quinn took over play-calling duties before their international game against the Miami Dolphins. It perhaps took a little longer than fans expected, but the outcome was inevitable.
Whitt was given his marching orders by Quinn after the campaign, as was offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury. This is a seismic shift in his unrivaled quest to turn things around, and Quinn will pay the price with his job if it doesn't reap the required rewards.