Dan Quinn speaks to the media before practice
The Washington Commanders announced a contract extension for right guard Sam Cosmi, locking him in for four more years. Head coach Dan Quinn said the Cosmi is a Commander through and through and he expects him to be an anchor inside for years to come. Terms of the contract weren’t disclosed.
Another offensive lineman, rookie LT Brandon Coleman, has been dealing with a pec/shoulder injury that caused him to miss the three preseason games and most of training camp. He returned to practice last week, but Quinn needs to see him this week before naming the starter for Sunday’s season-opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. If Coleman isn’t ready, veteran swing tackle Cornelius Lucas will likely get the start at left tackle.
Second round pick Jer’Zhan Newton has also been dealing with injuries during the offseason, with surgeries on both feet for a Jones’ fracture, and then a soft-tissue issue with one of his feet that has caused him to miss more time. He’ll practice today, and then be limited on Friday. Quinn said he won’t know if the rookie defensive tackle will be ready to play until he sees him in practice again on Friday.
Dan Quinn
LIVE: HC Dan Quinn speaks to the media before practice https://t.co/jo1swkUO4d
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) September 4, 2024
Jayden Daniels:
Dan Quinn on Jayden Daniels pic.twitter.com/ZWoMl5jlXp
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) September 4, 2024
Quinn on Jayden Daniels: “This is a cool customer.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 4, 2024
Dan Quinn said he won’t say anything special or different to Jayden Daniels this week. DQ says the preparation is what sets a rookie QB apart, and Jayden has done the work.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 4, 2024
Sam Cosmi:
Dan Quinn on extending Sam Cosmi: “He’s a Commander through and through. He plays tough, square and strong. He’ll be an anchor inside for years to come.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 4, 2024
Dan Quinn says he’s really excited and happy to get the Cosmi deal done.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 4, 2024
Buccaneers new OC:
DQ says Washington has looked at Rams tape to try and get a feel for new Bucs OC but that “he will have his own flavor” too. “You have to go into the games expecting the unexpected.”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 4, 2024
Discipline:
Quinn: “Discipline wins out in the opening game.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 4, 2024
Johnny Newton:
Quinn said Johnny Newton will work today, then limited Thursday and then work again Friday. Quinn said at that point they’d have a better evaluation of where he’s at Friday.
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 4, 2024
Quinn said it’ll be good to get Johnny Newton back this week. Still being cautious with him and will have a better idea of if he can play Sunday by Friday afternoon
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) September 4, 2024
Brandon Coleman:
For what its worth in the open portion of practice Cornelius Lucas took the first individual reps, with Brandon Coleman holding the bag for him … https://t.co/YtIg2FQoBa
— Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) September 4, 2024
Draft class:
Quinn on the draft class: “There are some very strong pieces in this class that make up what good Commander football is going to look like.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 4, 2024
Life/football:
DQ on life/football – “at the end, how do you adjust….our guys have been through the fights.” pic.twitter.com/i9SOmVp2gh
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 4, 2024
Team ready for Week 1?:
Why do you think this Commanders team is ready for Sunday in Tampa Bay?
I asked head coach Dan Quinn that question during today’s press conference.
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— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) September 4, 2024