Daniel Snyder’s Stench Removed by Dan Quinn and Magic Johnson After Ex-Commanders Called Out Ron Rivera’s Hapless Decisions

The Washington Commanders are finally calling an audible on their losing ways. After years of fumbling through Daniel Snyder’s ownership, new head coach Dan Quinn and part-owner Magic Johnson are running a no-huddle offense to turn this franchise around.

This narrative was something Mark Schlereth, former NFL player, and current analyst talked about on his “Stinkin Truth” podcast. Without any hesitation, he stressed, “Daniel Snyder who came into a Crown Jewel of the National Football League and took a s*** on it. I really believe that stench is gone and that there is some hope and you know Dan Quinn is the guy “

But Quinn’s bringing a new playbook to Washington. He’s not just X’s and O’s – he’s all about the Jimmys and Joes. Wide receiver Terry McLaurin told SportsCenter’s Scott Van Pelt, “The first few days we came in, we didn’t really talk about Xs and O’s. We talked about getting to know one another.” It’s like Quinn’s running a preventive defense against the toxic culture that’s plagued this team.

The new regime isn’t just talking a good game – they’re stacking the deck with some serious talent. McLaurin couldn’t hide his excitement: “(Linebacker) Bobby Wagner, we got a gold jacket walking into our building.”

And let’s not forget Magic Johnson. The NBA legend brings more rings to the table than a jewelry store. As Schlereth put it, “Magic Johnson’s hanging around… it feels like it’s moving in the right direction.” Alongside him, Dan Quinn is also bringing his loaded experience to the table. Johnson appeared to have thorough faith in the coach, as he revealed back in March this year, “We’re excited because Coach Quinn has been a head coach in the league before. He took the Falcons to the Super Bowl. He’s done an amazing job with the Cowboys.”

The new sheriff in town: Quinn’s game plan for success

While Quinn’s busy Febrezing the locker room, he’s also cleaning up the mess left by former coach Ron Rivera. Rivera’s reign in Washington was like a quarterback who couldn’t read the defense. According to team sources, he often prioritized winning the press conference over winning on the field. One team source close to the situation put it bluntly as per the Athletic: “Ron is consistently concerned with winning the press conference. Whether signing a free agent or trading for Carson Wentz, he went for instant gratification rather than build for the future.”

The Wentz trade was particularly damaging, costing the team valuable draft picks for a quarterback who lasted just one disappointing season. Rivera’s tenure saw a string of quarterback controversies, questionable personnel decisions, and a failure to develop young talent. His teams finished with a losing record in all four seasons, going 26-40-1 overall. It was like watching a team constantly false start – plenty of movement, but no real progress.

Meanwhile, Quinn’s not trying to be a one-man show. He’s assembled a coaching staff that looks more like an All-Star team. He’s brought in former NFL head coaches Kliff Kingsbury and Anthony Lynn. Lynn shared some wisdom with USA TODAY Sports: “If you were good enough to get the job the first time, OK, think about the second time around – learning from the failures, learning from the people.” It’s clear Quinn’s not just running the same old play – he’s rewriting the whole new playbook.

Quinn’s approach is resonating with players, too. Center Tyler Biadasz, who followed Quinn from Dallas, said, “To really see him control a team and express himself even more and open up, it’s been great, just him really showing who he is as a person. And he’s real.” In the NFL, being “real” is rarer than a successful onside kick.

Schlereth summed up the new vibe in Washington: “I feel like the stench, the overall stench of Daniel Schneider… that stench is gone and that there is some hope.” It’s like the Commanders have finally found their Febreze – and it smells like victory.

For Washington fans, this might just be the Hail Mary they’ve been praying for. After years of being stuck in their own end zone, it looks like the Commanders might finally be marching down the field. As Quinn would say, it’s time to “protect the hope” and maybe, just maybe, bring back the glory days to the nation’s capital.