Dan Quinn speaks to the media before training camp practice
Washington Commander head coach Dan Quinn spoke to the media for the third day in a row. The players are set to practice for the second day of training camp at team headquarters in Ashburn, VA. Quinn said they will be doing more red zone work today, and will also be working on time/clock management. Washington hired former NFL HQ executive Dave Gardi this offseason, and he will be in booth on game days, and the team will be working on this during every practice.
Jamin Davis is entering the final year of his rookie contract, and the team has already declined his 5th-year option. Quinn and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt, Jr have been working him as a pass-rushing OLB during OTAs, and now during training camp practices. Quinn likes his speed an length, and wants to see if he can handle the role which improves his versatility and gives the defense more options. Former Redskins LB Ryan Kerrigan has been working with Davis, and Quinn said that has been great for the fourth-year player.
Dan Quinn
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— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) July 25, 2024
More redzone work today:
Dan Quinn said they’ll do more red zone work today; also adding game and clock management working through the two minutes to the end of the half.
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 25, 2024
Jayden Daniels:
Quinn on Jayden Daniels: “He’s worked exceptionally hard….You’re just seeing all this momentum building for what he can be.”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 25, 2024
53-man roster:
Dan Quinn says his coaches arent necessarily thinking about the 53 “yet” but theyre watching everything that goes into those tough decisions to put the puzzle together
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 25, 2024
Asked Dan Quinn if he begins tracking the 53 at the start of camp. Says no in the way we on the outside might, but he tells the staff to monitor growth over time, so the 3rd preseason game, for example, is not overweighted with final decisions.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) July 25, 2024
Communication on the practice field:
Quinn said he liked the way the communication on the field ramped up as the practice went on yesterday, especially towards the end.
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) July 25, 2024
Terry McLaurin:
DQ on Terry McLaurin: “He’s a pro’s pro…When he steps into the arena to compete, there’s no BSing around.”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 25, 2024
Quinn says “Terry is a pros pro.” Says Eckler has same characteristics, “adds value by what they say and what they do.”
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) July 25, 2024
Offensive line:
Dan Quinn addressing the media ahead of Day 2. On the offensive line, he said there will be different combinations of players to find the best winning group #RaiseHail
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) July 25, 2024
OLB Jamin Davis:
Quinn says Jamin Davis has the speed and size needed for pass rush OLB but it’s not something theyll learn in a few days and until pads are on. “We’ll keep working on it”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 25, 2024
Quinn said Jamin Davis has speed and length. Davis has been working as a pass-rusher in OTAs and training camp. They continue to work him in the rotation in third-down and two-minute situations #RaiseHail
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) July 25, 2024
Dan Quinn on Jamin Davis. Said he spent the spring seeing how Davis covers TEs and RBs. Now the pass rush is in play. Having Ryan Kerrigan on staff is key for Jamin and he is “integral,” helping the LB process playing multiple spots.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) July 25, 2024
Phidarian Mathis:
DQ on Phidarian Mathis:
“Ive really been impressed by Phil…He’s just a guy that’s not going to miss this opportunity”— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 25, 2024
Versatility:
As for roster composition, Quinn said his evolution from his previous HC gig is with seeking players capable of contributing in multiple ways (LB who can play edge, etc).
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) July 25, 2024
Senior Vice President of Football Initiatives Dave Gardi:
We already knew some of this but Dave Gardi will assist Dan Quinn with game/time management situations from upstairs on game day. Gardi is a highly respected former NFL HQ executive hired this offseason.
Every practice going forward will have time management scenarios.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) July 25, 2024
Mike Sainristil:
Quinn said Mike Sainristil has “exceptional quickness.” Said he and Daniels are “more mature than the average cat.” But he said both have humility.
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 25, 2024
Quinn said of Sainristil and Daniels: “Those two will kick ass for a long time.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) July 25, 2024
Ryan Kerrigan:
Dan Quinn said Ryan Kerrigan, the Commanders’ all-time sack leader and now their assistant LBs coach, has been integral to Jamin Davis’s development as an end-of-line rusher this offseason.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) July 25, 2024
Quinn explains that Ryan Kerrigan is working with Jamin Davis to help him learn that edge rush role: “Ryan and Jamin are closely connected bc when you have to play more than one position there’s a burden….Ryan has been integral.”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) July 25, 2024
Darryl Tapp
This dude brings the energy every practice.
Commanders defensive line coach@dtapp55 enjoying every second on the field.
He said, “everything has prepared me for this moment…it’s the perfect storm getting to work with these guys.” pic.twitter.com/7NP0jf0GZ7
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) July 25, 2024