A New Playbook: Welker Joins Commanders’ Coaching Crew

The Washington team has reshuffled its coaching lineup after a disappointing season, and the latest move hints at a bigger strategy.

New Leadership

• Head Coach: Dan Quinn
• Swapped both coordinators:
• Defensive Coordinator: Daronte Jones
• Offensive Coordinator: David Blough

Welker’s Return to the Field

• Former Star Receiver Wes Welker
• Transitioned from a personnel analyst role to the offensive staff.
• Brings fresh ideas and experience as Blough implements new offensive schemes.

Welker’s Credentials

• Career Highlights
• Two All‑Pro selections
• Five Pro Bowls

• Nearly 10,000 career receiving yards

• Coaching Background
• Coached at San Francisco and Miami before joining Washington last season, where he helped a key player thrive.

The Vision

• Welker’s knowledge and relatable style promise to lift the team out of its slump.
• Quinn’s decision shows a willingness to take risks, signaling that Washington is open to modern coaching approaches.
• Even if the experiment doesn’t pan out, it demonstrates Quinn’s commitment to improvement and gives the team a chance to rebuild.