Jayden Daniels adopts huddle-heavy offense for the Washington Commanders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 12:03 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is transitioning to a traditional huddle-based offensive scheme for the upcoming season. The change follows the departure of former offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and the hire of David Blough to lead the unit. Last season, the Commanders utilized a huddle on roughly 32 percent of plays, but the team now plans to huddle before nearly every snap. Head coach Dan Quinn credited the quarterback for maintaining composure while adjusting to the new play-calling cadence during recent practices. Blough indicated that the coaching staff aims to establish a permanent offensive system designed to maintain consistent terminology throughout Daniels' career. By moving away from the previous tempo, the team intends to improve communication between the quarterback and his teammates on the field.
- •David Blough replaces Kliff Kingsbury as offensive coordinator.
- •The Commanders now plan to huddle before nearly every offensive play.
- •Jayden Daniels historically used a huddle significantly less than the league average.
- •Dan Quinn praised the poise of Daniels during the transition to the new system.
- •Coaches intend to keep offensive terminology consistent for the remainder of the career of Daniels.
- 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — Jayden Daniels adjusting to fundamental change in Commanders' offense
"Jayden Daniels is having to do something he's never really done before in 2026, at least in a while.
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