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Commanders' Coaching Shakeup: Kingsbury Out, Whitt Fired

The Washington Commanders coaching staff underwent significant changes following a disappointing season. Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Junior both departed, but under different circumstances. Kingsbury and the team mutually agreed to part ways, while Whitt was fired after two years. Quarterback Jayden Daniels expressed admiration for Kingsburys offensive strategy, while the defense struggled, ranking last in yards allowed and twenty-seventh in points. The team faces a challenging rebuild due to numerous injuries throughout the season.

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