A disagreement over how best to take the offense forward led the Washington Commanders to part ways with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury. Head coach Dan Quinn wanted some fresh ideas, and he believes David Blough is the man who can deliver them.
The play-caller is looking for a new home and wants to get back to work quickly. Some experts thought Kingsbury would be a leading head-coaching candidate despite things ending sourly in Washington. However, nothing has materialized as yet.
Kingsbury had one interview with the Baltimore Ravens, but they went with Jesse Minter instead. Most top jobs have now been filled. The two remaining — the Arizona Cardinals and Las Vegas Raiders — haven't considered him for obvious reasons.
Kliff Kingsbury's market hasn't been robust since Commanders exit
The Cardinals have seen this movie before with Kingsbury, who was fired as head coach. Las Vegas had a deal in place to make him their new offensive coordinator during the 2024 offseason, but a late swoop from the Commanders and some sweet-talking from Magic Johnson forced a U-turn.
That leaves Kingsbury with aspirations to be an offensive coordinator. Unfortunately for the coach, interviews have also been few and far between so far.
Only the Tennessee Titans had confirmed interest in his services, but they hired former New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll to work with quarterback Cam Ward. Some spots around the NFL are still open, but it's starting to look like Kingsbury may be on the outside looking in.
There is still time for Kingsbury to find another job. He has the experience and credentials to help a struggling franchise. However, the fact that teams weren't banging down his door with offers represents a brutal reality check for someone who turned down head-coaching offers during the 2025 cycle.
Kingsbury didn't speak to any teams during the Commanders' playoff run to the NFC Championship game. The New Orleans Saints were reportedly willing to wait, but he wasn't interested, and they went with Kellen Moore. Hindsight is 20/20, but the coach would probably like to go back in time and think twice, knowing what he knows now.
Perhaps teams were hesitant about how Kingsbury's offense regressed last season and how his relationship reportedly soured with general manager Adam Peters. Perhaps they feel his schematic concepts are outdated and not in keeping with modern NFL philosophies. There is just no telling for sure, but all he can do is keep waiting for the phone to ring.
If it doesn't, then Kingsbury could very well spend the 2026 season watching from home.