Dan Quinn isn't planning to make any knee-jerk changes to the Washington Commanders' coaching staff without thorough investigations and conversations. However, the head coach cannot get caught on the back foot with the hiring cycle already underway.
And when it comes to the future of defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr., his fate should be pretty easy to figure out.
Whitt got demoted from defensive play-calling duties. Quinn took the lead and assumed control of the unit. There weren't many improvements after that, but something had to be done.
Quinn is planning to have some difficult talks in the coming days before deciding on further action.