Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris said one of new coach Dan Quinn’s strengths was his ability to bring elite people with him to Washington.
In two weeks on the job for the Commanders, Quinn has put together an impressive coaching staff consisting of two former head coaches (Kliff Kingsbury & Anthony Lynn) and four former coordinators (John Pagano, Ken Norton Jr., Brian Johnson & Larry Izzo), along with other respected coaches from around the NFL.
Quinn’s staff features a good mix of young and veteran coaches. Except for Washington’s hiring of offensive line coach Bobby Johnson — formerly of the Giants — the fan base has been excited about most of the hires.
Washington’s staff has been widely praised across the NFL, too.
On Wednesday, the Commanders hired Lynn, Darryl Tapp, and Tom Donatell. New GM Adam Peters also hired Lance Newmark away from the Detroit Lions as his assistant GM. Fans were having a good time with the moves.
It’s indeed a new day in Washington.
Here are some of the best reactions across X — formerly Twitter — regarding the Commanders’ new hires.
The Commanders have a professional operation for the first time since 1999. Ownership that’s not involved in white collar crime, a legitimate GM hire, and a qualified coaching staff. I thought we’d never see it.
— Marshall (@MarshW_7) February 14, 2024
Anthony Lynn is a W. He’ll do good things with Brob and CRJ.
— Eric Sully (@CommandersRealm) February 14, 2024
Commanders building a coaching squad
— Chaos Chris (@ChaosChrisPHL) February 14, 2024
This is a big time hire on and off the field for the Commanders. So far the staff has a great balance of experienced guys and young guys, some that have been head coaches in the league before,played in the league,and helped develop some talented players.
— Pankaj (@betaarea) February 14, 2024
Dan Quinn: “Anthony, I need you to help balance my offense and keep it on track with your experience.”
Anthony Lynn: pic.twitter.com/lI9pQvJXIj
— Bobby Gould (@Smith4Gm) February 14, 2024
I thought Anthony Lynn got a raw deal with the Chargers. He’s another former head coach that has extensive experience coaching RB’s. This was another great hire for a @Commanders staff/front office that’s coming together nicely. Fans should be getting excited. #NFL
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewis) February 14, 2024
Anthony Lynn is about as big a get as you can get for RBC/RGC. Definitely bolsters the OLC hire. This staff is extremely credible, all three units.
— Burgundy Blog (@BurgundyBlog) February 14, 2024
The one concern I've consistently heard in regards to Kliff Kingsbury is building a run game off a gun heavy system. Adding Anthony Lynn to mastermind the run game is simply brilliant. Heckuva staff Quinn is putting together. This is why they wanted him as HC. They didn't settle
— Manny Benton (@manny_benton) February 14, 2024
Great intel from @chrishayre on Anthony Lynn: "One of the best leaders in a locker room I've ever seen. He comes from the Parcells school, Sean Payton, players swear by him…When you’ve played the game, and you’ve won, that goes a long way in the locker room”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 14, 2024
Anthony Lynn was in LA when the Chargers drafted and began developing Justin Herbert at the top of the board.
That experience will pair nicely with Kliff Kingsbury and Brian Johnson, both of who have been responsible for helping develop young star QBs as well.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) February 14, 2024
Anthony Lynn to the commanders. Great hire!
— Commander Ray #🟦 (@Boss_Hogg_81) February 14, 2024
Anthony Lynn is being hired to the Washington Commanders offensive staff
Great Hire!#HTTC | #TakeCommand
— Commandalorian (@Commandalore) February 14, 2024
He got pushed out of LA for no reason. Always though Anthony Lynn did a good job with the Chargers
— Olafimihan Oshin (@olafimihanoshin) February 14, 2024
Drake Maye/Jayden Daniels whoever the Commanders pick are set up to be successful right from the jump with the coaching staff they are putting together around them. Getting Kingsbury, Anthony Lynn & Brian Johnson is great… Adam Peters will get them the talent they need as well.
— Zac (@DCzWall) February 14, 2024
Commanders new hire Anthony Lynn has worked with players such as Justin Herbert, Christian McCaffrey, and Brock Purdy. Sign me up man. This is the best the Commanders coaching staff has looked in a LONG time
— Washington DC Sports News (@DCSportsNews365) February 14, 2024
Anthony Lynn is a great offensive assistant hire. This staff DQ has put together is nothing short of impressive on paper
— Steamer Cards (@SteamerCC) February 14, 2024
Detroit Lions: “Sorry you came all that way to leave empty handed”
Adam Peters: pic.twitter.com/5qZGKRZNZI
— Not Robert Griffin (@Pseudo_RGIII) February 14, 2024
Adam Peters to the Detroit Lions: #HTTC pic.twitter.com/V1rXLhjZJ5 https://t.co/8bbTakFCu2
— Strictly 4 My X’ers (@Lizzs_Lockeroom) February 14, 2024
I remember watching Darryl Tapp play for the Hokies growing up. Inspired me to play DE in high school football. Love the staff Washington is putting together. #HTTC https://t.co/SS6KEiFKan
— John Tyreman (@John_Tyreman) February 15, 2024
Darryl Tapp developed as a coach under Kris Kocurek. Now he has the golden opportunity of heading home to the DC area for his first head D-line coach job. Tapp is an active coach — he lined up and did sled drills with the 49ers every day at practice https://t.co/3RvjhC8F5I
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) February 14, 2024
Ayeeee Darryl Tapp a legend https://t.co/TTN688JX7B
— iRespectFemales (@_KingRoberts) February 14, 2024
