Dan Quinn talks to the media on “Tell the Truth Monday”
Dan Quinn held his weekly presser on “Tell the Truth Monday”, and it’s the first one after a Washington Commanders win. He’s very happy with the running back duo of Brian Robinson Jr and Austin Ekeler. They were both major factors in yesterday’s win, and Quinn said they both bring unique things to the offense. He also said he was a impressed with Zach Ertz who saved a potential interception, and had 4 catches for 62 yards. Jayden Daniels moving outside the pocket can open up the offense, and “that’s one part of the game that will take off for him.”
Penalties(10 for 69 yards) were a big problem yesterday for Washington, and Quinn admitted they were fortunate to win despite all the flags that were thrown against the Commanders. Quinn was more irritated with the pre-snap penalties more than anything else. They also didn’t score a touchdown, but after the team’s kicking woes this year, he’s not “bitching about kicking field goals.”
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— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) September 16, 2024
On to Cincinnati:
Dan Quinn: “We’re definitely on to Cincinnati, but we need to stay on us for a minute and make sure [that], although we’re a new team that’s learning, we can’t have mistakes that repeat in a week or another week.”
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 16, 2024
Austin Ekeler/Brian Robinson:
Dan Quinn says really pleased with the run game yesterday. “I love what Brian and Austin bring to the team. They each bring unique things.”
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) September 16, 2024
Team’s identity on defense:
Quinn said the game felt more like “us.” They still aren’t there yet, he added, but he thought the effort was closer to the team’s identity on defense
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) September 16, 2024
Zach Ertz:
Quinn was really impressed with Zach Ertz yesterday. Felt his presence really strongly.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) September 16, 2024
Penalties:
Dan Quinn said he can live with some of the physical penalties — holding etc — much more so than the pre-snap penalties that killed some red zone series.
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 16, 2024
Quinn: “We’re fortunate we’re sitting here today talking about this many penalties and winning.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 16, 2024
Giants WR Malik Nabers:
Quinn said it takes a ‘certain skillset’ to be moved around like Malik Nabers did Sunday. Also said he’s impressed by ‘the size and speed’ of Nabers.
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 16, 2024
New kicker Austin Seibert:
Dan Quinn – “after what this team’s been through I’m not bitching about making field goals.”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 16, 2024
Communication:
Quinn says the coaches and players did a lot better communicating yesterday throughout the game
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) September 16, 2024
NFC East history lesson:
Quinn said he spent time Sat night talking to the team about the history of the NFC East and playing the Giants.
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 16, 2024
Jayden Daniels outside the pocket:
Quinn saying that when Daniels starts keeping the ball alive when outside the pocket it can open up the offense even more. Said moving forward “that’s one part of the game that will take off for him.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 16, 2024
Jamin Davis being inactive:
Dan Quinn explained the Jamin Davis healthy scratch was a numbers game – Washington needed more D tackles with rookie Johnny Newton being available for only 10/15 snaps
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 16, 2024
Bobby Wagner/Frankie Luvu:
Quinn said Wagner and Luvu were “in connection and concert together. I really felt Frankie’s physicality. He brings a lot of energy. And Bobby I felt him square and tackling. That’s what we need from him.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) September 16, 2024