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Quinn Shakes Up Commanders, Eyes Rees

Big changes in Washington: Dan Quinn parts ways with Kliff Kingsbury, Joe Whitt Junior, and Bobby Johnson. Quinn seeks a run-heavy scheme to protect Jayden Daniels. Tommy Rees, Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator, emerges as a potential replacement, bringing modern ideas and a strong quarterback development background.

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