It looks as if everyone seems to be genuinely comfortable for new Washington Commanders‘ offensive coordinator David Blough. It’s not usually that somebody who has been a coach for solely two years is elevated from assistant quarterback coach to offensive coordinator. That’s the bounce Blough is making in 2026 after Washington promoted him to interchange Kliff Kingsbury final month.
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson believes the Commanders got it right in selling Johnson. There can also be a outstanding participant in subsequent week’s Super Bowl who is worked up for Blough: his brother-in-law, New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez.
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Blough is married to Gonzalez’s sister, Olympic hurdler Melissa Gonzalez. There was a well-known scene from a earlier version of “Hard Knocks” the place Blough nervously cheered for his wife, with the assist of his teammates.
On Monday, Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic caught up with Gonzalez in Santa Clara, California, the house of Super Bowl LX.
“I think it’s awesome. I’m so excited for him,” Gonzalez stated. “To us, it’s no surprise. He’s a brilliant mind, a brilliant football mind, knows so much about ball. I’ve been fortunate to know him since I was…..they were together in high school, so I got to see a lot of it. I think he’s gonna do great. He’s got weapons out there, and I’m excited for him and his new journey.”
Now, is that this the place we remind you that Blough could possibly be teaching the Commanders‘ offense, whereas Gonzalez stars at cornerback for Washington’s protection? Remember the 2023 NFL Draft when former coach Ron Rivera foolishly chosen Mississippi State cornerback Emmanuel Forbes over Gonzalez, who was thought of the highest cornerback prospect within the draft.
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Washington followers definitely have not forgotten.
This article initially appeared on Commanders Wire: Washington Commanders: Christian Gonzalez ‘excited’ for David Blough