PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 14: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles hugs Brian Johnson, assistant head coach and offensive pass game coordinator of the Washington Commanders after the game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 14, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles won 26-18. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
When the Los Angeles Rams hired Sean McVay as their head coach in 2017, he became the youngest head coach in the NFL at the age of 30. His hiring sparked a league-wide wake-up call that there are more young people who are capable of making an impact in the NFL than most realize. To that end, The Athletic created its top 40 under 40 in 2020, which is the result of younger hiring trends across the league.
This year, The Athletic released its top 50 under 40 list, which includes rising coaches, executives, personalities, and other personnel who significantly impact the NFL. The Washington Commanders boast two coaches and an executive on this list:
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 08: David Blough #17 of the Arizona Cardinals looks on prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
David Blough, Assistant Quarterbacks Coach
“The 29-year-old Purdue product bounced around the NFL as a backup quarterback before connecting with Kliff Kingsbury in Arizona. He then followed Kingsbury to Washington, where he assisted Kingsbury, Brian Johnson and quarterbacks coach Tavita Pritchard with the development of Jayden Daniels. Kingsbury described Blough as “one of the brightest quarterbacks I’ve ever been around,” and praises his rapport with his players, his insight and communication skills. Blough received interest from Aaron Glenn and the Jets about their quarterbacks coach opening, but the…
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Author : Commanders Wire
Publish date : 2025-02-21 12:05:00
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