Commanders Expect More From Jayden Daniels With New OC David Blough

Head coach Dan Quinn says the offense will have a more aggressive, balanced attack with more under-center plays to maximize Daniels' abilities.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Washington Commanders will have a new offensive coordinator in 2026, with quarterbacks coach David Blough being promoted to the role. Head coach Dan Quinn said the offense will look different, featuring a more aggressive, balanced attack with more under-center plays to better utilize quarterback Jayden Daniels' unique skillset. Quinn noted that Daniels' health, after missing 10 games in 2025 due to injuries, will be just as important as any schematic changes.

Why it matters

The Commanders are looking to get the most out of their young quarterback Jayden Daniels, who has shown promise but struggled with injuries in his first two NFL seasons. The decision to promote Blough and implement a new offensive approach signals the team's commitment to building around Daniels and maximizing his potential.

The details

Blough was already on the Commanders' staff as a quarterbacks coach, so he knows Daniels well. However, Quinn said that wasn't the sole factor in the decision to promote Blough. The new OC will look to feature Daniels' strengths, including more under-center plays for run action and play-action passes to generate explosive plays. Quinn expects the offense to have a more aggressive, balanced attack compared to previous seasons.

  • The Commanders will have a new offensive coordinator in 2026.

The players

Dan Quinn

Head coach of the Washington Commanders.

Jayden Daniels

Quarterback for the Washington Commanders, who missed 10 games in 2025 due to injuries.

David Blough

Promoted to offensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders after serving as the team's quarterbacks coach in 2025.

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What they’re saying

“This is going to be like an aggressive, balance attack that will probably have more under center than we have in the past. That's also for run action and play passes to generate explosive plays. We're going to feature every part of Jayden that makes him unique and special, but also the run action and the runs and the play action game that goes with it.”

— Dan Quinn, Head Coach (nbcsports.com)

The takeaway

The Commanders are committed to building their offense around Jayden Daniels and are making significant changes to the scheme to maximize his abilities as their young quarterback. Keeping Daniels healthy will be crucial as the team looks to take a step forward in 2026.