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Days ago, multiple news sources reported that Kliff Kingsbury will be the Las Vegas Raiders’ new offensive coordinator. He was set to join head coach Antonio Pierce’s staff, signaling his NFL return after coaching the Arizona Cardinals from 2019 to 2022.
However, Kingsbury withdrew from the Raiders and will reportedly join Dan Quinn’s staff with the Washington Commanders. ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter tweeted the news, generating several reactions from football fans.
This move has an NFL follower speculating:
“Caleb to Washington confirmed”
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Another football enthusiast reacted:
“Caleb Williams is a Washington Commander. There is no doubt tbh.”
Here are other reactions about the Commanders hiring Kliff Kingsbury despite initial reports that he was joining the Raiders.
Most of the reactions speculate that the Commanders hired Kliff Kingsbury to sweeten the pot for 2022 Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams. Kingsbury was the University of Southern California’s senior offensive analyst last season, helping Williams become one of the top quarterback prospects in the 2024 NFL draft.
While Williams’ numbers are not as impressive as his 2022 season (4,537 yards, 42 touchdowns), he still produced solid numbers of 3,333 yards and 30 touchdowns. Getting Williams will usher in a new era for the Commanders under the Josh Harris-led ownership group.
Aside from that connection, Williams is a Washington, D.C. native who played high school football for Gonzaga College.
They are cleaning house after hiring Quinn to replace Ron Rivera. Meanwhile, Kliff Kingsbury will reportedly replace offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, a two-time Super Bowl winner with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Bears stand in the way of potential Kliff Kingsbury-Caleb Williams reunion
While Williams joining Kingsbury in Washington will help the young quarterback’s progress, the 2022 Unanimous All-American might not even suit up with the Commanders. The Chicago Bears could take him with the number one pick, replacing Justin Fields.
Meanwhile, the Commanders have the second overall selection after finishing the 2023 season at 4-13. They have the same record as the New England Patriots but got the number two pick due to easier strength of schedule.
However, sports media personality Colin Cowherd mentioned in the February 2 episode of “The Herd” that he received a call from Williams camp. According to The Volume founder, Williams doesn’t want him to be identified as anti-Bears.
Still, the Bears hold the leverage regarding Williams’ fate and can make him the top overall pick in the 2024 draft. The Commanders can try to trade up for that number one pick but must trade some picks and key players to reunite the Caleb Williams-Kliff Kingsbury tandem.
