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Commanders' Dan Quinn Shares Appreciation for Kliff Kingsbury

Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury have a special bond.

Jeremy Brener

Sep 29, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury reacts after beating the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
Sep 29, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury reacts after beating the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images / Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images
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The Washington Commanders have excelled on offense this season thanks to a scheme doctored by head coach Dan Quinn and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.

Quinn told reporters how appreciative he was of Kingsbury and the work he has put in so far this season.

“I've found out the competitor that he is and the detail that he wants to get to with the group," Quinn said of Kingsbury. "And we've got, we think a lot more under the hood, about where we can develop and how far we can take it. And Kliff's a really big part of that. He's got incredibly high standards for the group. He's got a very creative mind. So, to think that all of our playbook has been seen, you would be mistaken. So, that part of play, ‘Sometimes that one's not game ready yet, that's not game ready.’ And so how do those balance with one another. But I know I certainly appreciate him a lot and he's also got some big picture perspective that he's able to share with me, that he and [Running Backs Coach/Run Game Coordinator] Anthony [Lynn], [Linebackers Coach] Ken [Norton Jr.] from a different chair and a different lens. And so, I really appreciate that.”

With Kingsbury at the helm, the Commanders have built one of the most efficient offenses in the NFL, and they've done it all with a rookie quarterback.

The work Kingsbury has put in could help him get interviews for head coaching gigs both in college and the pros this offseason should he want to take them.

However, it's clear that Kingsbury, Quinn and the Commanders have a lot to look forward to in the nation's capital for a long time.

Stick with CommanderGameday and the Locked On Commanders podcast for more FREE coverage of the Washington Commanders throughout the 2024 season.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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