Joe Whitt finally echoed what Commanders fans have known all along

Dan Quinn is big on loyalty. It's what makes him a good coach and an exceptional leader. But he also knew that drastic measures were needed in one final attempt to turn around the Washington Commanders' defensive fortunes. Quinn is taking over defensive play-calling duties from coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. after Washington's latest capitulation against the Detroit Lions. It wasn't easy, but letting things continue as they were would have reflected poorly on the head coach. There was no other option. Whether it has the desired effect remains to be seen, so fans will be eagerly anticipating what comes next over Washington's final seven games of the campaign. Whitt acknowledged that he saw it coming when speaking to the media before Washington's international game against the Miami Dolphins. His comments also said the ugly truth out loud about his future beyond the current campaign. Our relationship is a special one. There’s very few people in coaching that I’m closer to, but I understood it. … I have no ill will