Sources: Kingsbury and Whitt out as Commanders coordinators
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Key Points:
- The Washington Commanders have parted ways with both offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. following a disappointing 5-12 season after reaching the NFC Championship Game the previous year.
- Kingsbury and head coach Dan Quinn mutually agreed to part ways, amid a divide over offensive philosophy; Quinn favored a run-heavy approach to control the clock, while Kingsbury advocated for a no-huddle offense.
- Washington's defense struggled significantly, finishing last in yards allowed and 27th in points allowed, contributing to the team's decline from a 12-5 record to 5-12.
- Injuries severely impacted the offense, with key players like quarterback Jayden Daniels, receiver Terry McLaurin, running back Austin Ek
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