Dan Quinn Named Washington Commanders Head Coach, Filling NFL's Last Vacancy

Quinn's leadership and defensive expertise prioritized in a league trending towards young offensive minds.

Dan Quinn, former Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator, has been appointed as the new head coach of the Washington Commanders, filling the last of the NFL's eight head coaching vacancies.
Quinn's hiring marks a shift towards leadership and defensive expertise in a league that has long favored young offensive minds.
The Commanders' search for an offensive coordinator becomes crucial, as Quinn's success with the Falcons was significantly aided by Kyle Shanahan's offensive schemes.
NFL teams show a renewed interest in defensive coaches and former players as head coaches, with a record number of diverse hires this cycle.
The Dallas Cowboys face the task of finding a new defensive coordinator to replace Quinn, with several internal and external candidates under consideration.