Dan Quinn speaks to the media before practice
The Washington Commanders are back at practice after being on the road for the last two weeks. The team travelled to Arizona after the game in Cincinnati, and practiced at Arizona State University as they prepared for the Cardinals. They won both of those games, averaging 40 points per game over their road stretch. They’re back home this week, preparing to host the Cleveland Browns.
The Commanders are 3-1, in 1st place in the division, and getting hyped for the playoffs, largely due to the fantastic play of Jayden Daniels in Kliff Kingsbury’s offense. Quinn said he wasn’t surprised at the team’s quick start this season, and that the team is fast-tracking the feeling out process and putting personal agendas aside. Jayden Daniels is a leader on this team, and his confidence in infectious throughout the building. Quinn is excited for another game in front of the fans, especially after returning from a very successful road trip.
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Washington is getting several players back from injury this week Quinn announced. Efe Obada(leg), Jordan Magee(knee), and Marcus Mariota(chest) all had their 21-day practice windows opened, while Jamison Crowder(calf) was placed on IR. The Commanders were also missing Austin Ekeler last week due to a concussion, but he said he was feeling good yesterday, and Quinn said he’s tracking towards playing this week.
LIVE: HC Dan Quinn speaks to the media before practice https://t.co/8F0EBwDw7m
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Injury updates:
DQ excited to be home. Said they will open the 21-day window for Jordan Magee, Marcus Mariota and Efe Obada. Also, adding Jamison Crowder to IR. #Commanders. @WTOP pic.twitter.com/KAGF3T4KjJ
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) October 2, 2024
Bobby Wagner:
Quinn said Bobby Wagner’s calming presence has been beneficial to the team’s defense. “You can’t put a price on that.”
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) October 2, 2024
Jayden Daniels:
Dan Quinn on Jayden Daniels – his teammates would fight for him at the drop of a hat because they know how hard he works pic.twitter.com/i0OPrbJZ5Q
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) October 2, 2024
Through four games, there aren’t a lot of negatives with Jayden Daniels.
So what’s the next step as he continues to grow?
Dan Quinn said, “staying consistent in this process…now that you’ve established a routine of what that looks like.” pic.twitter.com/dn2sSWnrBR
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) October 2, 2024
Quinn on why Daniels won’t get ‘caught up’ in the early success: “All he’s shown all of us is a relentless approach to getting better and staying in the moment. If I had concerns I would have already addressed it. … He’s an easy guy to support.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) October 2, 2024
Dan Quinn on Jayden Daniels – “He’s such a fantastic teammate”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) October 2, 2024
WR2:
Asked about WR2, DQ says “we’re Focused on the guys that are here”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) October 2, 2024
Home field advantage:
Quinn on home field advantage: “It’s an absolute blast, the energy goes through the roof. That’s what we’ll [aim] for. The better we can play the move we can create that together then it becomes, ‘Man, this is a really hard place to play.'”
— John Keim (@john_keim) October 2, 2024
Cleveland Browns:
Quinn calls Cleveland a “tough and resilient group” based in part on what the Browns went through last year to still make the playoffs.
— John Keim (@john_keim) October 2, 2024
Quick start:
Quinn not real surprised at the quick start. “The team is Fast tracking the feeling out process and putting personal agendas aside.”
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) October 2, 2024
Asked DQ if he’s surprised by Commanders early season success. Quinn says he’s not, but a big part has been guys buying in and not pushing agendas. That doesn’t always happen right away
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) October 2, 2024
Austin Ekeler:
Quinn said the “arrows are pointing up” for Austin Ekeler this week. Ekeler missed Sunday with a concussion.
— John Keim (@john_keim) October 2, 2024
Austin Ekeler was on the show yesterday. He gave us an update on his health, broke down the offensive dominance and talked about the good vibes in the locker room right now.
Definitely worth a listen. Link to segment: https://t.co/Hj6KZX6OpK. pic.twitter.com/c7Mt5Yus7E
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) October 2, 2024
OL Coach Bobby Johnson:
DQ on Commanders OLine and OL coach Bobby Johnson – “That position has so much cohesion that’s needed on every play….Were certainly pleased with the start and we’re on the way up “
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) October 2, 2024
Team identity:
Have the Washington Commanders developed an identity?
I asked Dan Quinn that question during today’s press conference.
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— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) October 2, 2024