
Dan Quinn speaks to the media before OTAs
Dan Quinn answered questions from the media before Washington’s third, and final, OTA sessions at Commanders headquarters in Ashburn, VA. He addressed the Brandon McManus lawsuit and his release from the team shortly after. News of the lawsuit alleging that McManus sexually assaulted two flight attendants last year on a Jaguars team flight broke on May 27th. Quinn said that’s also when the team found out about it, McManus was release on Sunday after they looked into the case, and they signed Ramiz Ahmed yesterday.
Dan Quinn
LIVE: Coach Quinn speaks to the media before today’s OTA https://t.co/YV0PbXme87
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) June 5, 2024
New kickoff rules:
Dan Quinn says Washington is getting into more 11v11 work and still “trying to figure out” the new kickoff rules pic.twitter.com/GN4Kh0JuJa
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) June 5, 2024
11-on-11s:
Quinn said the team is starting to incorporate 11-on-11 drills into practice
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) June 5, 2024
Brandon McManus lawsuit/release:
Dan Quinn addressing the media. Can’t comment much on the release of McManus because it’s an ongoing investigation
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) June 5, 2024
Dan Quinn said the Commanders first learned of the allegations against Brandon McManus on May 27.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) June 5, 2024
Jayden Daniels:
Every day is a learning experience for Commanders QB Jayden Daniels.
That’s life in the NFL as a rookie.
I asked Dan Quinn about his growth over the last couple of weeks.
DQ said, “the situation work is something we’ve been working really hard on.” pic.twitter.com/yyoGO4edz7
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) June 5, 2024
Quinn said Jayden Daniels had been going through good mechanics every day and getting more comfortable
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) June 5, 2024
No-huddle offense:
Tyler Biadiasz on no huddle elements in Commanders offense – “that’s going to be part of it.” Adds that Jayden Daniels “is putting the work in.” pic.twitter.com/fKVDPlHzYJ
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) June 5, 2024
Daniels throwing out the first pitch at a Nationals game:
Dan Quinn said there was a BIG discussion about Jayden Daniels throwing out the first pitch at the Nats game on Sunday. Said he’s expecting a strike. No pressure.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) June 5, 2024
Emmanuel Forbes:
Asked about Emmanuel Forbes size, Dan Quinn stresses his ball skills and length. “It’s not one size fits all.” pic.twitter.com/1NEukwC17L
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) June 5, 2024
On Forbes, Quinn said his superpower is the ability to turn the ball over. Has been working this off-season to put on some more size to his frame
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) June 5, 2024
Tyler Biadasz:
Dan Quinn just referred to Tyler Biadasz as “Badass.” Nice.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) June 5, 2024
Biadasz on playing for Dan Quinn – “you can trust that man with the team but also with life in general….That’s a huge part of why I’m here.”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) June 5, 2024
Replacing an unusable turf field at team headquarters:
The turf field started getting removed yesterday. Quinn confirmed during his press conference that a new grass field is being put in its place pic.twitter.com/sZX0tXLuu0
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) June 5, 2024
Joe Whitt Jr.
LIVE: DC Joe Whitt Jr. speaks to the media after today’s OTA https://t.co/z9PfgPGx02
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Players’ energy/excitement:
Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. is full of energy.
Today we discussed how the players are buying into their coaching, Emmanuel Forbes and how he leans on Bobby Wagner.
Great stuff here from the DC in Washington
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— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) June 5, 2024
Joe Whitt addressing the media. He’s really liked the energy and excitement from the players.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) June 5, 2024
Emmanuel Forbes:
Whitt said Forbes is getting better and has a good skill set
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) June 5, 2024
Whitt said Jamin Davis is big, strong, and fast player who has a good bend. Davis was used on the edge a bit today
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) June 5, 2024
Frankie Luvu:
Commanders DC Joe Whitt on LB Frankie Luvu (@frankluvu7): “What’s NOT to like about him? He is the heartbeat of what competitive, hard-nosed defensive football is about.” pic.twitter.com/BIuxrtGaOI
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) June 5, 2024
Whitt said Luvu is the heart and soul of the defense. Wants to do everything necessary to contribute
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) June 5, 2024
Jamin Davis:
Whitt said Jamin Davis is big, strong, and fast player who has a good bend. Davis was used on the edge a bit today
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) June 5, 2024
Bobby Wagner:
DC Joe Whitt Jr. on Bobby Wagner and the vets needing to help build the defense. https://t.co/uNSityjsjz pic.twitter.com/Tl1OQhsums
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) June 5, 2024
Whitt said he leans on Bobby Wagner a lot to help guide the younger players and set the standard. He even offers Whitt some coaching when the occasion calls for it
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) June 5, 2024
Starters?:
“We don’t have 11 starters…. we have 17-18 guys, we’re going to go out there, we’re gonna roll a deep crew and go out and there and whoop people.”
–#Commanders defensive coordinator Joe Whitt@JPFinlayNBCS @Gio_Delfa @nbcwashington #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/sYYfDXsGLO
— NBC4 Sports (@NBC4Sports) June 5, 2024
Quan Martin
LIVE: DB Quan Martin speaks to the media after today’s OTA https://t.co/vRMmbvqhOx
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) June 5, 2024
Dorance Armstrong
LIVE: DE Dorance Armstrong speaks to the media after today’s OTA https://t.co/MVNea3MPC3
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) June 5, 2024
Life lessons:
Good line from Dorance Armstrong about life/football – “There’s a lot of things you don’t want to do, but if you do it, there’s big rewards.”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) June 5, 2024
Dan Quinn/Joe Whitt Jr:
Commanders fans,
Meet defensive end Dorrance Armstrong.
He joins Washington after spending a couple of years in Dallas with DQ and Joe Whitt Jr.
Dorrance said he’s excited to be part of the solution to help turnaround this franchise. pic.twitter.com/GO5Q9rcbkC
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) June 5, 2024
Jeremy Chinn
LIVE: S Jeremy Chinn speaks to the media after today’s OTA https://t.co/pNztf07lNo
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) June 5, 2024
Jayden Daniels:
Jeremy Chinn Jayden Daniels
Iron sharpens iron.
Jeremy said about Jayden, “he’s been really poised. Our lockers are right next to each other. We talk to each other every single day. He’s asking me questions…I’m giving him feedback.” pic.twitter.com/EH3yZVv1fH
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) June 5, 2024
Jamin Davis
LIVE: LB Jamin Davis speaks to the media after today’s OTA https://t.co/6J8c9wpOcc
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) June 5, 2024
New coaching staff:
Jamin Davis says he’s liking the new staff and new roles, including coming off the edge. “I feel like it lets me cut it loose and getting after some QBs” pic.twitter.com/fDLrpPxltn
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) June 5, 2024
Run and hit defense:
This is a BIG season for Commanders LB Jamin Davis.
It’s the final year of his contract.
On the new defense, Jamin said, “this is a run and hit defense…like I always say we try to run and play with our hair on fire and that’s something they’re living up to right now.” pic.twitter.com/0ZzinRApVx
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) June 5, 2024
Frankie Luvu:
Jamin Davis is a Frankie Luvu fan. pic.twitter.com/bVaLe1c0IO
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) June 5, 2024
Tyler Biadasz
LIVE: C Tyler Biadasz speaks to the media after today’s OTA https://t.co/t4nSmmpKKy
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) June 5, 2024
Building chemistry with Jayden Daniels:
I love this soundbite from new Commanders center Tyler Biadasz about developing that chemistry with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Tyler said, “it’s a relationship that never ends. Each and every day you have to keep putting in that time.” pic.twitter.com/10KWg0kcJw
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) June 5, 2024
Andrew Wylie on Jayden Daniels – “He can sling it…He’s always smiling” pic.twitter.com/yps6GF9WAc
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) June 5, 2024
Andrew Wylie
Locker room energy:
Creating a new Commanders culture.
There is a foundation in place.
Andrew Wylie appreciates the changes saying, “the locker room energy is great…We have a ping pong table in there now, got some corn hole boards too…a lot of things have changed. It’s good vibes in there.” pic.twitter.com/eEpESvFjoa
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) June 5, 2024
Olamide Zaccheaus
Olamide Zaccheaus sounds super happy with the start in Washington, I think he’s WR4 with a real chance to contribute this fall pic.twitter.com/ERO7VId9AC
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) June 5, 2024