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Kliff Kingsbury wants to be a head coach again; Washington rekindled passion for coaching

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Kliff Kingsbury and Joe Whitt Jr speak to the media before practice

Kliff Kingsbury and Joe Whitt Jr spoke with reporters before today’s practice. They are preparing for the Washington Commanders’ season finale, a road game against the Dallas Cowboys. Both coaches want to even the score after Dallas’s upset win in their first meeting, and also end the season on a high note before the playoffs begin.

Kliff Kingsbury said he’d like to become a head coach again at some point. He’s happy in Washington, and this season has rekindled his passion for coaching. He learned from Dan Quinn how to set the foundation of an organization as soon you arrive. He declined to answer if he would be taking any interviews during this head coach hiring cycle.

Kliff Kingsbury

Being a head coach again:

Lessons from Dan Quinn:

Olamide Zaccheaus:

Offense better than expected:

Joe Whitt Jr knows his defense has to improve against the run, especially when they get to the playoffs next week. He said the defensive line and corners were up an down last week. Jonathan Allen’s return allowed them to do more with their personnel. Whitt Jr said Dan Quinn will make the calls on who’s playing in the season finale, but he wants to beat his former employer. They’re a division rival, and he wants that win going into the playoffs.

Joe Whitt Jr

Jonathan Allen:

Defensive struggles:

Run defense:

Building momentum for the postseason:

Beating the Dallas Cowboys:

Playing time in the final game: