The Washington Commanders' intrasquad scrimmage earlier this week was another unique opportunity for players to compete, but it wasn't the only thing happening on the team's practice field.

Head coach Dan Quinn went a step further in splitting up the roster by throwing the coaching, equipment and strength and conditioning staffs into the mix. Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. served as the head coaches for the Burgundy and Gold teams, respectively, while the assistant coaches were assigned to roles they don't normally have in the traditional setup.

And there was a distinct reason for that: Quinn wanted the staff to view the scrimmage as a chance to compete and grow as well.

"I think at the core, if you're a developmental coach, then you also w

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