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Joe Theismann knows Dan Quinn has nowhere to hide after massive change
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn Perry Knotts/GettyImages
Dan Quinn is rolling the dice by taking over the Washington Commanders' defense. Whether this becomes a more long-term strategy after the campaign is anyone's guess, but the head coach needed to take drastic action right now. The Commanders need a spark. Joe Whitt Jr. saw it coming, and the fact that he wasn't surprised by his demotion spoke volumes. Washington's defense hasn't played well, and superstar quarterback Jayden Daniels hasn't been on the field long enough to mask these failings again. It's a risky move that will cast doubt on Quinn's credentials if he cannot turn things around. That's to be determined, but the coach received the backing of legendary Washington quarterback Joe Theismann for taking decisive measures to turn the tide. Theismann pointed to Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell's decision to call plays against the Commanders as an example of how these moves can provide the improvements needed. The Super Bowl winner added that this is Quinn's team, and he was correct to take the requir

This article first appeared on Riggo's Rag and was syndicated with permission.

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