Coach Dan Quinn has dropped hints, some more subtle than others, about the traits he wants in his next play callers.

ASHBURN, Va. -- It became known as "The Pause" among those following the Washington Commanders. In his introductory press conference nearly two years ago, Adam Peters had to pause, consider, reconsider and proceed carefully when asked about the state of the roster, one that was bereft of talent and had produced four wins the season prior.