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David Blough

Offensive Coordinator, Washington Commanders

Offensive CoordinatorPromoted

Calling plays for WAS since 2026

Play-calling authority

86%

Promoted internally after the mutual split with Kliff Kingsbury, Blough is explicitly both the caller and the scheme designer ('we get to build it up from the studs') under defense-minded CEO head coach Dan Quinn.

Tendencies

PaceProjected slower: replacing Kingsbury's no-huddle, ~87%-shotgun operation with huddle calls and under-center looks
Early downsProjected balanced-to-run-lean with heavy play-action, blending Ben Johnson and O'Connell influences
Target treeProjected narrow by necessity: McLaurin plus a thin, unsettled receiver room
SlotProjected moderate: scheme stretches the middle of the field with Luke McCaffrey and Jaylin Lane inside
MotionOTA reports emphasize pre-snap motion for matchup hunting, up from ~49% in 2025
Red zoneDaniels' legs are the red-zone identity, with play-action middle-of-field throws layered on
AlsoPlay-action to attack the middle of the field; horizontal + vertical stretch concepts built around Daniels
Who benefitsDaniels (rushing + play-action), McLaurin, TEs on play-action crossers, YAC slot types

Based on: Projected: internal promotion, playbook built from scratch around Daniels — first-time caller

Career

  1. Washington CommandersOffensive Coordinator2026–
    Called playsPromoted after Kingsbury's departure; first play-calling job
  2. Washington CommandersAssistant Quarterbacks Coach2024–2025
    Grew close to Jayden Daniels; interim QBs coach late in 2025
  3. Vikings / CardinalsQuarterback (player)2022–2023
  4. Detroit LionsQuarterback (player)2019–2021
    Undrafted out of Purdue; five starts as a rookie

Based on press coverage and public perception. Updated July 9, 2026.