Cliff Kingsbury

Mentioned in 9 analyzed podcast episodes across 6 shows

Former offensive coordinator for the Washington Commanders who was fired in 2024 after the offense struggled without quarterback Jayden Daniels. Despite maintaining a positive relationship with Daniels, Kingsbury was replaced by Blau due to philosophical differences over offensive strategy, specifically the transition from his spread system to an under-center approach under head coach Dan Quinn. His departure and the subsequent offensive scheme change have been subjects of discussion regarding the Commanders' quarterback development and play-calling approach.

Appears On

Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast The Sports Junkies Stugotz and Company The Kevin Sheehan Show The Ringer NFL Draft Show PTI

Episode Appearances

Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast · Mar 19, 2026

Trending or Ending + Changing Offenses - Fantasy Football Podcast for 3/19

“Hired as offensive assistant to McVeigh after leaving Arizona Cardinals head coaching role”

NFL Offensive Coordinator Changes 2025Fantasy Football Draft StrategyScheme Fit and Player Valuation

View Analysis

The Sports Junkies · Feb 12, 2026

Do the Commanders Have Enough Around Jayden Daniels? | 'Reception Perception'

“Former Commanders offensive coordinator fired after offense struggled without Jayden Daniels in 2024.”

Offensive coordinator transition strategyWide receiver room construction and depthRookie quarterback offensive scheme evolution

View Analysis

Stugotz and Company · Feb 12, 2026

Encore: GBF- Bad Bunny's Dressing Room (w/ Simms)

“Offensive coordinator removed from Commanders despite positive relationship with QB Jaden Daniels”

Super Bowl XLIX Game AnalysisSeahawks Defense EvaluationDrake May Quarterback Performance

View Analysis

The Kevin Sheehan Show · Feb 12, 2026

Dan Quinn

“Former Commanders offensive coordinator; replaced by Blau due to philosophical differences on offensive approach”

NFL Offensive Coordinator Hiring StrategyPlay-Action and Under-Center Offensive PhilosophyDefensive Coordinator Selection and Defense Philosophy

View Analysis

The Kevin Sheehan Show · Feb 11, 2026

Coming Soon: More Under Center

“Former Commanders offensive coordinator whose spread system was replaced by Dan Quinn's under-center philosophy”

Super Bowl LVIII Game AnalysisDrake May Postseason Performance EvaluationNFL Defense Comparative Analysis (Philadelphia vs Seattle)

View Analysis

Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast · Feb 10, 2026

Super Bowl Reactions + Temp Checks, Offseason Begins! - Fantasy Football Podcast for 2/10

“Hired by Rams to work with Sean McVay, expected to become head coach in 2027”

Super Bowl LVIII Game AnalysisKen Walker Free Agency and Contract NegotiationsSam Darnold Career Trajectory and Coaching Impact

View Analysis

Fantasy Footballers - Fantasy Football Podcast · Feb 5, 2026

The TRUTH: Top 10 Fantasy TEs + Wheel of Shame - Fantasy Football Podcast for 2/5

“Rumored hire (false report) that would have paired with Jackson Dart”

Tight End Position Stratification and Draft StrategyQuarterback Injury Impact on Pass-Catcher ProductionRookie Tight End Breakout Patterns and Sustainability

View Analysis

The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Jan 7, 2026

Harbaugh(!), Pete Carroll, and Stefanski Fired. Plus, DK's First 2026 Mock Draft.

“Commanders offensive coordinator fired; history of failing up between coordinator and HC roles”

NFL Coaching Carousel 2025Quarterback Prospect EvaluationPositional Value in NFL Draft

View Analysis

PTI · Jan 6, 2026

Baltimore Ravens Fire John Harbaugh!

“Washington Commanders offensive coordinator who parted ways with team mid-season”

NFL Head Coach Firing DecisionsPlayoff Performance Variance by PositionOffensive Coordinator Effectiveness

View Analysis