Kliff Kingsbury will remain the Washington Commanders’ offensive coordinator despite interest from the New Orleans Saints and other teams during this head-coaching cycle, according to multiple reports. Former Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy will also not be the Saints’ new head coach this season, according to multiple reports.
Kingsbury will reportedly stay in Washington, taking himself out of consideration for the New Orleans Saints' head coaching vacancy.
The NFL’s coaching cycle, along with the postseason, is almost over. There is only one head coaching job left, and two teams remain in play for the Lombardi trophy. The Washington Commanders lost to the Philadelphia Eagles,
The Washington Commanders are still trying to process the sudden and disappointing end to the 2024 season. However, two days after the Commanders lost the NFC championship game to the Eagles, they received some terrific news.
After some intense speculation, Kliff Kingsbury has decided to snub the Saints to officially return to the Commanders.
Now that the dust is settling on Brian Schottenheimer's hire, many Cowboys fans are wondering ...Did Dallas miss out on Kliff Kingsbury?
Kliff Kingsbury will remain in Washington as the Commanders' offensive coordinator for a second season. Multiple reports Tuesday indicate Kingsbury will not interview with the Saints, who had shown interest in the former Cardinals' head coach.
Jordan Schultz reports Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury has decided to remain with Washington for 2025 despite receiving interest as a HC candidate. Kingsbury had interest from the Saints to fill the final HC vacancy but will instead return to the Commanders for a second season as offensive coordinator.
Kingsbury came to Washington after spending four seasons as the Cardinals’ head coach, going 28-37-1 in the regular season with zero playoff wins before getting fired after the 2022 season. The Commanders enjoyed a renaissance season under head coach Dan Quinn and Kingsbury this year, going 12-5 and winning their first postseason game since 2005.
Kingsbury played an essential role in helping the development of rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, taking the Commanders offense and turning it into one of the best units in the entire NFL. It completely changed the franchise and turned it into an immediate Super Bowl contender in all of their first years with the team.
Kliff Kingsbury plans to stay as Washington's offensive coordinator, targeting a robust second season with Jayden Daniels to elevate the Commanders' outlook.