David Blough is the new offensive coordinator
 

Per Ian Rapoport

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Great news. Like the hire as JD5 and him already have a working relationship.

While MM woulda been nice too, my guess is they check in and needed to move fast. MM still parsing out options.

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Hopefully this is the next Sean McVay except this time we don’t let him walk

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It's a pretty big leap from Assistant QB coach to OC. Let's hope he's ready for it. We really need a strong and proven DC.

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He better rise up to the task. Think there’s was a lot of buzz about him and we didn’t want to lose him. Just don’t do the boneheaded things, KK did.

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Awesome great news was hoping he was the pick

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We have had so many young coaches leave here and be successful, about time we shot our shot w/ a young guy. I like it. And now him and Jayden can keep playing Horse.

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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1379179]We have had so many young coaches leave here and be successful, about time we shot our shot w/ a young guy. I like it. And now him and Jayden can keep playing Horse.[/quote]

True, although those young coaches were all under M. Shanahan at one point or other, I believe (McVay, O'Connell, LaFleur, K. Shanahan). Not true for Blough. The guy was actually still playing in 2023 (for context, he was playing after Tom Brady retired -- the second time). That's a really, really short time to go from backup QB to OC.

I remember that Cooley used to always say that McVay was a genius and would be a terrific head coach. And he was right -- the dude is an excellent HC. I have heard positive things about Blough too, but I'll be a bit in wait and see mode.

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I just pray we get under center have a real run scheme and real PA. Please create better deception and less predictable packages and stop starting 5 yds behind the fuckin LOS

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[QUOTE=MTK;1379174]Hopefully this is the next Sean McVay except this time we don’t let him walk[/QUOTE]


My thoughts exactly when I first read this. HC in waiting….

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I’m getting pumped about this move. We are finding 4-5 teams had this dude on their radar for OC.

He could have gone to Detroit but chose to stay.

I’m not worried about JD5 as a passer, he will be fine. I’m interested and pumped about what happens when we have that running game that compliments him. I’m hoping to see some Ben Johnson influence on the offense

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Bit of a gamble by DQ. Say what you will about Kingsbury, he led a top flight offense last year and even with all the injuries this year the offense was 4th overall in rushing and was far better than the defense.

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Yeah, it is a risky move but then we gotta make bold moves sometimes. Keim explained in his podcast that Blough's offense philosophy is more aligned with Ben Johnson and Kevin O'Connell's offense philosophies although I imagine he will borrow some from Kliff's stuff tho.

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If he’s the rising star boy genius people say he is, nothing to worry about until another team tries to steal him away as HC.

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[quote=MTK;1379190]Bit of a gamble by DQ. Say what you will about Kingsbury, he led a top flight offense last year and even with all the injuries this year the offense was 4th overall in rushing and was far better than the defense.[/quote]

And the passing offense was obviously hampered by QB and WR injuries -- massively so. KK overall did a very good job with us, with the notable exception of a style of play that put our QB at too much risk. And that was ultimately what led to a parting of the ways. I wish the guy well -- was nothing but a pro here, and has a lot of good coaching ahead of him. I could see him end up in Cincy if Taylor falls flat again next year, assuming he doesn't get a HC gig sooner.

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john kiem had a good podcast on the situation

loks like it was mike m and dave

mike m wants to be a hc first so will follow those roads

det started or wanted to interview dave

wash didn't want wait for mike m and also see dave walk out the door, thus not having 1 or 2 in their option tree

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[quote=MTK;1379190]Bit of a gamble by DQ. Say what you will about Kingsbury, he led a top flight offense last year and even with all the injuries this year the offense was 4th overall in rushing and was far better than the defense.[/quote]

Just want him to be under center more and that ranking of 4th had alot to do with JD5, kliff wasnt bad, he did well this year went off the rails across the board. Cant blame em

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[quote=Meks;1379197]Just want him to be under center more and that [B]ranking of 4th had alot to do with JD5[/B], kliff wasnt bad, he did well this year went off the rails across the board. Cant blame em[/quote]

actual he was the 4th leading rusher on WSH this year MArcus was 3rd Bill 1ST then Chris 2nd

there was a while where kliff was doing pretty well even without jd5


i am happy to see whitt leave; if we sign big bird as DC that be a upgrade

not sure we got a upgrade at OC and remember joe w was a first time DC and well we saw how that worked out, he was actually awful both years , hopefully Dave does better in his first year

I be more confident in Dave doing well if our HC was a offensive mind, not sure who is mentoring Dave in his new role or who he can turn to in the org. for guidance when he is lost

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Best part of this is if it doesn’t workout, DQ is gone next year.
I can’t stand looking at that turkey neck bitch.

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[quote=MTK;1379190]Bit of a gamble by DQ. Say what you will about Kingsbury, he led a top flight offense last year and even with all the injuries this year the offense was 4th overall in rushing and was far better than the defense.[/quote]

They were also 4th overall in red zone offense. Despite using 2nd and 3rd stringers so much. KK had flaws but I think people aren’t seeing forest for trees with him. I do like a bit more of under center but only two teams in the entire league were over 50% under center.

Regarding Blough I like the move. I keep hearing how the nfl fraternity views him as future HC material so if you have a chance on the guy take it.

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Kliff's offense was not something that was good for JD's career. Quinn I assume asked him to change some things and he balked. So now he hires someone who has never ran an offense, nor has he called any plays, nor made any in game adjustments and so on. He's never even been the QB coach. He was the assistant to the QB coach which baffles me what that guy actually does.

I know everyone is high of the guy but I'm skeptical. I feel like Quinn needed to find the best guy, not a guy who is buddies w/ JD or was on the radar for a few other teams. You can't sit here and tell me this is the best guy for the job when you have Daboll out there who has proven success w/ Josh Allen. Idk.. I'll take the wait and see approach.

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[quote=jamf;1379221]Best part of this is if it doesn’t workout, DQ is gone next year.
I can’t stand looking at that turkey neck bitch.[/quote]

lol

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Lmao @ tyrkey neck bitch im rolling

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and just like that David Blough is the second longest serving OC in the NFC east

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[quote=jamf;1379221]Best part of this is if it doesn’t workout, DQ is gone next year.
I can’t stand looking at that turkey neck bitch.[/quote]

Norv Turner is the OG in the Turkey Neck game

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Commanders are hiring former Falcons QBs coach D.J. Williams as their QB coach, per sources. D.J. is the son of Washington legend Doug Williams, an executive in the Commanders’ front office.

Nepo hire

The more things change, the more they don’t

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He’s got more experience than Blough

It’s a nepo league

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Keim's [URL="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47614357/source-commanders-hire-dj-williams-new-qbs-coach"]quick summary on DJ Williams[/URL] - hard to tell if he is a good coach or not based on the summary tho.

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Dan Snyder is gone, let it go man.

Not going to get worked up about the QB coach hire because of his last name.

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It’s fair to assess head coaches and coordinators as fans, but we don’t know jack shit about position coaches.

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Was hoping they would get JD5 guy at QB. Maybe they think more objective guy with no ties to him might be better.

Why got a lot more and bigger problems than this but whatever

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take it for what it is worth but kliff was no EB, he did good here

kliff leaving DC to go to a lesser role in LA, there is a some stink to that

we will see how year three goes for this group

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I believe it's simply that DQ wanted him to adjust his play calling, do more under centre, scale back designed QB runs, and increase effective PA (i.e. not constantly from shotgun). KK said no so they agreed it was no longer working. If it wasn't at least somewhat on KK, why didn't he just insist on being sacked?

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If the new coordinator protects JD5 better and rushes more, I'm all for it. A bit surprised by the move honestly, but it is what it is. Blough deserves a fair shake. Huge year for him and his debut along with JD5.

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New OC will be putting JD5 under center much more often. Gonna be awesome

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[quote=Chico23231;1379819]New OC will be putting JD5 under center much more often. Gonna be awesome[/quote]

this would bring much joy to me personally.... couldnt stand the amount of shotgun and lame as fuck PA we tried pulling out of it.... and some of the short yardage to gain shotgun plays - very frustrating