{
  "id": 14005997,
  "title": "Dan Quinn’s Job Security in Doubt After Commanders Clock Fiasco",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/dan-quinns-job-security-in-doubt-after-commanders-clock-fiasco",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T16:54:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Front Office Sports",
    "slug": "front-office-sports",
    "url": "https://frontofficesports.com/article/dan-quinn-commanders-clock-disaster/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday morning, it seemed that Dan Quinn's job security as Washington Commanders head coach was in doubt. The criticism and disbelief continued to grow after a fiasco in overtime where the Commanders failed to score a winning field goal, resulting in a 27-all tie against the Giants. Quarterback Jayden Daniels returned from missing two games due to a dislocated left elbow, and his performance seemed to have faltered, as he was sacked during the turnover that led to the clock expiring without a successful kick. Former NFL players Michael Irvin and Dan Orlovsky pointed the blame primarily at Quinn and the coaching staff, with Irvin stating that Quinn should bear around 88% of the responsibility. Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky also commented that the end of overtime was a \"disaster for Washington\" and that Quinn was largely to blame. Despite his successful tenure as the Cowboys' defensive coordinator and his current role as the Commanders' choice to succeed Ron Rivera, the Commanders' performance has been subpar, with a 1-3-1 record and being last in the NFC East. With Quinn's contract likely falling around the $20 million per season range, the team's owner Dan Snyder, who recently took control of the franchise, faces a difficult decision about Quinn's future.",
  "summary": "Will firing come later, if not sooner?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}