The Washington Commanders took a massive risk by promoting David Blough to replace Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator. He has no play-calling experience and was only a position coach for a few weeks after Tavita Pritchard left to take the Stanford head-coaching job. That makes it crucial to put the right staff around him.
Arguably, the most important was finding a competent quarterbacks coach who could help steer Jayden Daniels back on the path to prosperity. The No. 2 pick in 2024 failed to build on his exceptional rookie campaign, with injuries playing a significant role in his demise.