
Kliff Kingsbury Chooses to Stay: What It Means for His Future in the NFL
2025-01-29
Author: Chun
In a surprising turn of events, Kliff Kingsbury has opted to remain in Washington as the Commanders' offensive coordinator, turning down opportunities to pursue other head coaching jobs in the NFL this upcoming season. This decision comes shortly after his former team, the Arizona Cardinals, were eliminated from contention, which had sparked speculation about his next career move.
According to reports from ESPN, Kingsbury was a top candidate for the New Orleans Saints' head coaching vacancy—the last available position in the league following a flurry of coaching changes. However, the Saints are now exploring other options, including Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, and Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore.
While it’s no secret that multiple franchises, including the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys, showed interest in Kingsbury, they have since selected different coaching paths. Kingsbury's tenure with the Cardinals lasted four seasons, culminating in a disappointing record of 28-37-1, with no playoff victories, which ultimately led to his firing in 2022.
However, Kingsbury seems to have found his stride in Washington alongside head coach Dan Quinn. The Commanders enjoyed a remarkable turnaround this past season, finishing with a 12-5 record and securing their first playoff win since 2005. His offensive scheme has particularly benefited rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, the team’s second overall draft pick, who had one of the most impressive rookie seasons in NFL history.
In a statement earlier this month, Kingsbury expressed his desire to return to a head coaching position in the future, though he appeared satisfied with his current role. "We’ll see how everything plays out, but I’m very happy here," he said, highlighting how the Commanders have reignited his passion for the game.
As the NFL coaching carousel continues to spin, all eyes will be on Kingsbury. Will he remain content with nurturing rookie talent and leading an explosive offense, or will the lure of a head coaching role be too strong to resist in coming seasons? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure: the Commanders’ fans are rooting for him to help elevate their team to new heights!