Head coach and QB at the podium
The Washington Commanders lost their season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 37-20. Head coach Dan Quinn and starting QB Jayden Daniels talked to the media after the game. Quinn was disappointed in the energy level of the team, and said there are a lot of lessons to learn from the team’s struggle today.
Dan Quinn
LIVE: Hear from HC Dan Quinn, Jayden Daniels & more after the season opener https://t.co/mpZQSJB2qE
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) September 8, 2024
(12:00 mark)
Dan Quinn’s opening remarks after a tough season opening loss to Tampa. #NFL #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/W79MPhatLl
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewisJr) September 8, 2024
Lessons from this loss:
Dan Quinn on the podium right now.
About the game, Quinn said, “A lot of lessons to take away tonight…Tampa was the better team today. We will take those lessons and work on them.”
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) September 8, 2024
Struggle:
Dan Quinn: “You need to struggle to see the identity develop. You don’t want it. But you need it. That happened tonight.”
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 8, 2024
Jayden Daniels:
Dan Quinn says Commanders teammates “have such belief” in Jayden Daniels pic.twitter.com/rCcuMTV0Uu
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 9, 2024
Dan Quinn on a good experience for Jayden as a competitor and lessons learned. @team980 pic.twitter.com/k2jUwLjs9d
— Chris Russell AKA the ! (@Russellmania621) September 9, 2024
Dan Quinn on Jayden Daniels
“he got to fully express all the things that he has…we got one hell of a competitor in him.”
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) September 8, 2024
Dan Quinn says Jayden Daniels was strong and confident, just like he is in Ashburn.
His teammates very much believe in him..”They love this guy!” @team980
— Chris Russell AKA the ! (@Russellmania621) September 9, 2024
Secondary:
Dan Quinn on the play with the secondary/defense
“I wasn’t pleased with third down. That was the biggest story of this game.”
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) September 8, 2024
Low energy:
Dan Quinn said he didn’t see the hitting and the energy that they are looking for so that was surprising. He said they will take the lessons because if you don’t the pain isn’t worth it. #NFL
— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewisJr) September 8, 2024
Kicker competition:
Quinn asked if they’ll bring in another kicker: “I think we’ll have a good talk about that.”
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 8, 2024
Compounding mistakes:
Dan Quinn – sometimes one thing compounds the next pic.twitter.com/fjSyF600QS
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 9, 2024
Jayden Daniels
LIVE: Hear from HC Dan Quinn, Jayden Daniels & more after the season opener https://t.co/mpZQSJB2qE
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) September 8, 2024
(26:20 mark)
First game:
Jayden Daniels – I’m a hard grader. We didn’t win. pic.twitter.com/A4SZGoc5c2
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 9, 2024
Jayden Daniels on the loss and his poise. pic.twitter.com/OBucDlBaRg
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 9, 2024
Buccaneers defense:
Jayden Daniels on Todd Bowles, Tampa & other things. pic.twitter.com/obFr8BEkMq
— Chris Russell AKA the ! (@Russellmania621) September 9, 2024
Jayden Daniels said Tampa did a good job of forcing much of the pass game underneath. Said he had to stay patient but wishes he hit the deep ball to McLaurin
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 9, 2024
Loose helmet:
Jayden Daniels says the helmet popping off twice is a thing. Doesn’t seem too concerned. Admits that he wears it a little loose. @team980
— Chris Russell AKA the ! (@Russellmania621) September 9, 2024
Offense:
Jayde Daniels on offense. pic.twitter.com/zU0GEtJKdM
— Chris Russell AKA the ! (@Russellmania621) September 9, 2024
Sam Cosmi:
Jayden Daniels on Sam Cosmi’s support (2nd answer) and the growth process. pic.twitter.com/MPnghqejCx
— Chris Russell AKA the ! (@Russellmania621) September 9, 2024