Commanders hire David Blough
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The Washington Commanders have a new offensive coordinator, and everything about the job has connections to the Arizona Cardinals. Former Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury held the position for the last two seasons, but he and the team parted ways, as he seeks other opportunities. He has been connected to a couple of head coaching positions.
A lot can happen in one year, just ask the Washington Commanders. This time last year, the Commanders were making a magical run to the NFC Championship. This year, the team is watching the postseason from the couch.
The Lions pursued one of the rising young assistants in the league, but he'll remain with his current team after a promotion.
The Washington Commanders promoted assistant quarterbacks coach David Blough to offensive coordinator just three days after parting ways with Kliff Kingsbury.
A former Minnesota Vikings quarterback and NFL journeyman will serve as the Washington Commanders offensive coordinator.
Commanders star Jayden Daniels made a clear label about his draft class after the successes of his colleagues Drake Maye and Caleb Williams.
There was more news from Washington yesterday, with Commanders assistant QB coach David Blough reportedly getting an interview with his former team, the Detroit Lions, for their newly-vacated offensive coordinator job. Johnny Morton was fired after one season of not being able to live up to the legend of Ben Johnson.
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