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Evaluating Commanders OC David Blough through Washington bye week

The Commanders are in a tough spot. Washington sits a 1-4-1 and now on a bye, thankful to the NFC East gods that they’re still in the divisional race at all. The Commanders should be optimistic yet still acknowledge that…

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 6:53 PM
Evaluating Commanders OC David Blough through Washington bye week
Key Things to Know
  • Scott Bair evaluates first-year offensive coordinator David Blough as the Commanders enter their bye week at 1-4-1.
  • Washington's offense currently ranks 19th in total yards and 21st in scoring under Blough's guidance.
  • Head coach Dan Quinn praised the offense's ball security while stressing the need to generate more explosive plays.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Scott Bair evaluates Washington Commanders offensive coordinator David Blough's performance as the team enters its bye week with a 1-4-1 record. Bair notes that the 31-year-old first-time coordinator has shown mixed results, marked by occasional brilliance alongside questionable play calls and execution issues, with the offense ranking 19th overall and 21st in scoring.

Head coach Dan Quinn expressed satisfaction with the team's ball security and line-of-scrimmage adjustments, though he emphasized the need for more explosive plays. Bair also questions why Quinn did not bring in a veteran play-caller to assist Blough during his first major coaching assignment.

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