“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.”
That’s the famous quote by Oscar Wilde, and since the NFL is a copycat league, that certainly holds true in the NFL as well.
However, in the NFL, your success might not only be imitated, but your coaching staff will undoubtedly be pursued.
After going from 4-13 to 12-5 in one season, the Commanders’ coaching staff is on the NFL’s radar. Everyone is suddenly eyeing the coaches and seeking interviews.
Just one year ago, Dan Quinn was announced as the Commanders’ new head coach, and many, yes, many in the Commanders’ fan base were calling Quinn a retread, a has-been, etc. But now, one year later, Quinn and his staff won 12 games, then two playoff games, and now they are in demand.
Before the NFC Championship game, there was talk of Kliff Kingsbury and Joe Whitt Jr. being sought for head coach interviews.
This week, we already have news that three more members of Quinn’s staff have been requested for interviews. The Jacksonville Jaguars have interviewed Commanders’ quarterback coach Tavita Pritchard for their offensive coordinator position.
Word broke Thursday evening that Commanders assistant head coach and offensive passing game coordinator Brian Johnson is expected to interview with the Houston Texans for their now-vacant Offensive Coordinator position.
Two teams are reportedly interested in assistant quarterbacks coach David Blough. The Jets are interested in Blough for the quarterback coach position, and the Bears’ new head coach, Ben Johnson, recently hired from the Lions, wants Blough to be the Bears’ new passing game coordinator.
Five of Quinn’s coaching staff (that we know of) have been contacted. Quinn must be surprised at the rapid demand for his coaches.