Dan Quinn speaks to the media before practice
The Washington Commanders are practicing in front of the fans for another day of training camp, and today will be the first one in pads. Dan Quinn spoke to the media before the start of practice against, and gave some injury updates. Andrew Wylie was held out of practice due to tightness, but he will return to the field today. Johnny Newton is recovering from his second foot surgery this year, but Quinn said he has no restrictions, and he’s in great shape. The team will ramp his activities, which means he won’t be participating in team drills for now.
Dan Quinn
LIVE: HC Dan Quinn speaks to the media before today’s (padded!) camp practice https://t.co/M3vQSkZLqP
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) July 29, 2024
Military Appreciation Day:
Fans in the house today on Military Appreciation Day. Dan Quinn says one of his favorite days of camp. Plus, pads come on today. #Commanders @WTOP pic.twitter.com/QwOQJ8CYfQ
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) July 29, 2024
Andrew Wylie:
Dan Quinn said Andrew Wylie will be back on the field today. Went through some work Sunday, but no full-team sessions. Said he had “tightness” in unspecified area.
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 29, 2024
Dan Quinn on his level of concern with Andrew Wylie, who said yesterday he’s been dealing with tightness: “He’ll be out there today. So, low.”
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) July 29, 2024
Pads on today:
Quinn on pads and aggression: “Lot like sparring. In control, never out of control.” Wants to see that continue
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) July 29, 2024
Punt/kick returns:
Quinn says he’s more comfortable with the punt return situation than kick returns now. The fret sounds more about the process than the personnel. Obviously, the changes with kickoffs were rather dramatic.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) July 29, 2024
Johnny Newton:
Dan Quinn said they’ll start using Johnny Newton in some team drills soon (not today, but soon). No limitations for him, but they want to ramp him up after recovering from a second foot surgery.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) July 29, 2024
Dan Quinn said there are no limitations for DT Johnny Newton at all. They will still proceed at a deliberate pace with him so no full-team work yet. That’s coming soon… “He’s making huge strides… in excellent shape,” Quinn said.
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 29, 2024
QBs on the 53-man roster:
Dan Quinn said they haven’t made a final determination on the number of QBs they’ll keep on the 53, “but what I can say is I’m pleased with the group of 4 we have here.”
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) July 29, 2024
Brandon Coleman:
Dan Quinn on Brandon Coleman: “I knew he was a very good athlete, but one of the things I’ve been impressed with is he has great balance for a big guy. … he is very rarely someone who is out of position. He’s a very in-control player as an offensive linemen, and that’s a real…
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) July 29, 2024
Bobby Wagner
Leadership:
Bobby Wagner embraces the leadership role and being back with DQ and Ken Norton. pic.twitter.com/a6diDVlXkD
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) July 29, 2024
Jayden Daniels:
Wagner says biggest thing he sees from Jayden Daniels early on is confidence. “He’s in a really great space.”
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) July 29, 2024
Phidarian Mathis
Commanders fans,
Don’t forget about Phidarian Mathis.
The big fella is motivated to prove he belongs here in Washington.
Depth on D-Line
New coaching staff
Overcoming injuries
Proving he can make an impactGreat interview with Big Phil, enjoy! pic.twitter.com/qf570x4vVX
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) July 29, 2024
Zach Ertz
Pads in practice:
Zach Ertz on pads: “This is when the football starts.” pic.twitter.com/kCJ8JRmdrq
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) July 29, 2024
Jayden Daniels:
Zach Ertz is addressing the media right now. On Jayden Daniels, he said the QB has been impressive since he joined the team #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/I3y29Kafwm
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) July 29, 2024
Kliff Kingsbury:
Zach Ertz says he’s never seen Kliff Kingsbury so happy. “He’s refreshed.” Ertz says working with Jayden has rejuvenated Kliff and himself too.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 29, 2024
Zach Ertz: “It’s fun to be here. I feel younger because of how much fun I’ve had.” Also said he feels Kliff Kingsbury has been “rejuvenated”. He worked with Kingsbury in Arizona two years ago.
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 29, 2024
Washington fanbase:
Ertz says he understands the DC fan base after playing so long in Philly. Knows how important this team is.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 29, 2024
Tyler Biadasz
That’s a wrap for Training Camp Practice number for @Commanders
Post practice I caught up with starting Center Tyler Biadasz @mymcmedia pic.twitter.com/P8nOlWAP99
— Lynnell Willingham (@Nell_BTP) July 29, 2024