CONCERNING! Why the Commanders Coordinator Search is Worrying + What Will Dan Quinn, AP Do?
Grant expresses his growing frustration with the Commanders’ DC search dragging on this late into the offseason! They’ve interviewed EIGHT candidates (Teryl Austin, Dennard Wilson, Karl Scott, Al Harris, Jonathan Gannon, Brian Flores, Joe Cullen, Patrick Graham) plus wanted to speak to two others – but STILL no hire. What’s the holdup?
โฐ THE TIMELINE CONCERN
Eight interviews completed: Teryl Austin, Dennard Wilson, Karl Scott, Al Harris, Jonathan Gannon, Brian Flores, Joe Cullen, Patrick Graham
Two more they wanted: (Likely Raheem Morris and Jeff Ulbrich based on reports)
Grant’s Frustration: “We’re THIS late into the process, interviewed eight quality candidates, wanted to talk to two more, and we still don’t have a DC? What are we waiting for?”
๐ WHY THIS MATTERS
Building the Staff: New DC needs time to hire position coaches, build relationships, install system
Free Agency Prep: DC’s scheme determines which free agents to target. Can’t efficiently scout without knowing the system.
Draft Strategy: Defensive needs depend on scheme. Are we drafting for 3-4 or 4-3? Man or zone heavy? Edge or interior DL priority?
๐ค GRANT’S THEORIES
Wrong candidates?
Coaches don’t want to work with Dan Quinn on a hot seat?
Bad roster?
โ ๏ธ THE RISK:
Other teams are building their staffs, targeting free agents, preparing for the draft. Every day without a DC is a day behind.
Grant’s Take: “I understand being thorough, but at some point decisiveness matters. You’ve interviewed eight guys – if you can’t make a decision after that, what are you looking for? This is concerning.”
Who should they hire and why is this taking so long? ๐
0:00 Commanders news
1:25 The timeline issue
5:11 Do coaches not want to work with Dan Quinn?
9:40 What’s going on behind the scenes?
13:35 Dan Quinn’s pros and cons
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33 comments
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DQ an adam peters dnt give me a boost …lackluster
I donโt think they should let the DQ be in charge of the coordinator hires
Mike McDaniel Chargersโ OC* and Sean Payton the offensive* mind
Grant, when is it OK to speak to individuals and when is it considered tampering, could they have just contacted ppl in Dec. Or directly after season??
Seems like we are an undesirable destination again ๐. Is there a defensive mastermind lurking in the shadows of the unknown? Confidence is waning.
It's ok to be concerned , but let's keep the faith and stay positive !!!! I'm looking at it as let's take our time together and pick out the best man for the job … I believe we will get it fixed and then we move forward and PLAY BALL ๐.. Anyways stay Sharp GRANT ๐๐ฏ and let's go Washington ๐๐ช๐ฝ๐ฅ๐ฅ
It's just me, but I would consider John Harbaugh as the best coach in this year's cycle.
Maybe I missed it; how many other teams are looking for Coordinators and how many have been hired thus far?
I'm gonna throw this bye you, would you consider Rex Ryan for DC, or has his time past???
Who would want to take over a defense that has no talent
Iโm most definitely agree with Carl Scott
Dude this is the worst video you have ever made. Relax there has been so many moving pieces in the coaching world this offseason. There have been 10 HC openings. We have a DC opening and you are rattling off HC and OC hires. Breathe brother it will all get work out they may have an eye on someone still in the playoffs. Letโs be honest outside of Flores they really havenโt talked to anyone with a resume that says they are top tier anything.
I might go crazy if we end up settling on Raheem Morris
Grant no need to worry. if all else fails, give Gregg Williams a 2 year contract.
14:41 I thought Sean Peyton was always "offensive minded"
I don't think we need to start panicking as a fans just yet. There are still plenty of quality coaches available who haven't been hired by other teams, which shows we're not the only team searching for a DC right now. The average hiring window for defensive coordinators is typically late January to mid-February anyway, so the skepticism feels a bit too soon to me. DQ and AP haven't given me any major reasons to distrust the organization aside from last year's disappointing record, which I chalk up mostly to bad injury luck. Rushing into a hire just to fill the spot could easily lead to another subpar defensive season if they're not fully confident with what they've seen in the current interviews.
They are waiting for Karl Scott thats who they want. Dan Quin is going young he sees where the nfl is going. Young OC Young DC
So what did you accomplish doing this video speculation? Did you sat at the same desk with Adam, Peters and DQ. Do You know exactly what's being said, I mean what are you doing? If you want content do a f**** mock draft and there's 16 minutes I'm not getting back.
Have you ever ran a organization or business? Just as I thought that'd be a, NO
Why would anyone want to come here? We are frugal, we have ZERO talent on offense, we also have not done well in drafting talent. This is not a place where any real defensive mind will come here. You also have the WORST Defensive coordinator wh gave up the the most amount of points in Superbowl history. This individual also wants to medle in the defense.
AP and DQ are on da clock! Iโm convinced because of JD5โs success both these guys have on โ rose colored โ glasses. Meanwhile the eagles , giants, and even the cowboys are stacking up! In my opinion Danny too nice, and Adam best GM days are behind him.
Grant i said the same thing. Coaches think DQ is an lame duck coach. They don't want to end up like eric bienimy.
We all by now know they are waiting on Karl Scott and maybe Raheem Morris who we have to wait on still. There is zero need to panic, or have concerns, till after the playoffs are over. Give it some time, Grant.
DQ and maybe AP are not on hot seats because the PTSD fans and commentators say it is so. Harris acts different then this. I believe they have their 5 year contracts to make a good team from nothing.
Worried over nothing. With DQ at head coach DC won't matter.
We will hire the towel boy!! THEY JUST DON'T GET IT!!!!!!!!
I've been a Redskin fan for 53 years and I don't want the Washington DC job!
I just don't think they can hire who they want yet. Interviewing this many is unusual but make me wonder if they aren't interviewing to maybe fill other posisitions on staff if they dont get other posistions
I really needed commanders to be more aggressive on finding good coordinators. Stop with the holdout, we want a Super Bowl.
I wonder if DQ is insisting they run his system?
All we can do as fans is wait and hope they know what they're doing. They could care less what we think.
Greg Williams
Dan Quinn is on the hot seat no doubt, this is definitely dragging on too long.