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[Washington Commanders]

Dan Quinn: I don’t want to replicate last year, I want to build off of it

The Washington Commanders are back on the practice fields at team headquarters in Ashburn, VA today. They are preparing for the home, season opener against NFC East rivals, the New York Giants. Head coach Dan Quinn spoke to the media before practice started and talked about establishing the team’s identity, and said it takes more than one year. Jayden Daniels is a big part of the Commanders’ identity, and Quinn said his second-year QB has a “rare focus about him” and the best of the best have that.

Terry McLaurin signed his contract extension, but missed training camp while also landing on the PUP list(ankle) during his hold-in. Brandon Coleman missed several weeks of camp after suffering a lower leg injury early last month. He returned for the final preseason game, and Quinn said both players will be available to practice normally as they prepare for Week 1. McLaurin returns to the offense to lead a WR group that now includes veteran Deebo Samuel and rookie Jaylin Lane. Coleman is switching to left guard after Washington traded for new starting LT Laremy Tunsil.

LIVE: HC Dan Quinn speaks to the media before practice https://t.co/j6ArQ87j6x

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) September 3, 2025

Jayden Daniels:​

Dan Quinn addressing the media. Said Jayden Daniels has a “rare focus about him.” The best of the best have that, and Daniels does not back off of that

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) September 3, 2025

Team identity in Year 2:​

Dan Quinn said that he wants to see “Identity” with his @Commanders team on Sunday. He said identity can’t be developed in one year. #NFL #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/s3u49XLSbv

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewisJr) September 3, 2025

Successful season:​

The new season is here. The Commanders will face the Giants on Sunday.

I asked head coach Dan Quinn on what determines a successful season in his eyes.

DQ said, "there's a certain attitude and way that you play…that will be a successful season." pic.twitter.com/Ia8Ze5yMcC

— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) September 3, 2025

Terry McLaurin and Brandon Coleman practicing:​

Dan Quinn said of LG Brandon Coleman and WR Terry McLaurin: "They'll get their normal amount of practice… both are doing really strong."

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 3, 2025

Facility upgrades:​

Quinn on Josh Harris’ efforts to upgrade the team facilities and create a championship atmosphere pic.twitter.com/hoTDiGZns1

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) September 3, 2025

On the upgrades to the facility: it’s great, but it’s the people here that make it special

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) September 3, 2025

Giants defensive front:​

Dan Quinn on the Giants’ defensive front: pic.twitter.com/Xmyxn9rErc

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 3, 2025

Quinn on what stands out about the Giants’ defensive front: a lot.

He likes the speed of the group and highlighted Dexter Lawrence in the middle

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) September 3, 2025

Last year’s success:​

Quinn said his goal isn't to "replicate" 2024… "I want to build off it. I want this to be the start of it." He said he was struck during meetings after the season with he, Peters and UFAs how they talked about wanting to return to continue being part of what they're building.

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 3, 2025

Dan Quinn, on the myriad questions about the Commanders' trying to have the same success as last year: "I don't want to replicate it. I want to build off it."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 3, 2025

Quinn talks a lot about wanting to be "bold and aggressive". Said he does not want to compare this team to last year, just wants to look forward with this one.

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 3, 2025

Keeping 4 RBs:​

Dan Quinn, on part of the thinking in keeping 4 RBs: "It's different than it was 3 or 4 yrs ago. We'll see how many more teams are covering and returning kicks. … But I do think the safeties and RBs are sometimes your best special teams guys…[in] the return game especially."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 3, 2025

Source: https://www.hogshaven.com/pressers/...replicate-last-year-i-want-to-build-off-of-it

 

[Washington Commanders]

All aTwitter: 4-Sep-25 – “Mahomes & Jackson both won MVP in their 2nd seasons, and Daniels is built from the same mold”

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Go time pic.twitter.com/yFsAfkhy1N

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) September 3, 2025

Commanders and Giants first injury report of the season: pic.twitter.com/MqbFeLkxvJ

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 3, 2025

"He's about as close to full speed as we can get…"

Dan Quinn on where Terry McLaurin is heading into Week 1.

https://t.co/ROaoooLr1I@Commanders I #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/y0myLMSqsQ

— SiriusXM NFL Radio (@SiriusXMNFL) September 3, 2025

#NFL #RaiseHail pic.twitter.com/1cj4gioptG

— Lake Lewis Jr (@LakeLewisJr) September 3, 2025

.@Tom_Schad: "There are a lot more external expectations this season …"

Jayden Daniels: "Interesting."



— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 3, 2025

Charles Davis tells us the Commanders will not be taking a step back in 2025. pic.twitter.com/BYRT0djgzL

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) September 4, 2025

Our first time in the Ashburn locker room. Forget night and day. Think the "Pulp Fiction" bloody car before and after level of transformation. Big thumbs up from players.

Here's a new locker tour. The spaces for helmets and cleats have drying fans. pic.twitter.com/9fdNiJ6IV1

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 4, 2025

Yep! Not quite as elaborate as the locker room in Ashburn but upgraded for sure. https://t.co/gzEhhe9i1I

— CWallSports (@cwallse) September 3, 2025

All is right in the world… Adam Peters is now sporting a hoodie@JPFinlayNBCS #RaiseHail #Commanders pic.twitter.com/mjoPuZZaLx

— NBC4 Sports (@NBC4Sports) September 3, 2025

Dan Quinn spoke moments ago.

Not sure there was anything to note.

That's your Commanders pre-practice update.

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 4, 2025

During individual drills the RB order: Ekeler, Croskey-Merritt, McNichols and Rodriguez.

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 3, 2025

Nicki Jhabvala's model has the Commanders with 8.8 wins…and while @Russellmania621 doesn't think 8-9 or really 9-8 is likely, to say it's not possible is foolish. pic.twitter.com/kTTDogc1GW

— The Team 980 (@team980) September 3, 2025

Tough Break. Four days from their season opener and the @jets learned today that they'll perhaps have to make due for the entire season without arguably their best offensive lineman.
Alijah Vera-Tucker allegedly has a torn triceps that will require season ending surgery.… pic.twitter.com/BmodvqQvMT

— PIX11 Sports (@PIX11Sports) September 4, 2025

Here is the full list of plays and penalties that the NFL's in-stadium replay official can assist the referee on. Those in red are new for 2025. pic.twitter.com/xiF2ypARoC

— Kevin Seifert (@SeifertESPN) September 3, 2025

It took ESPN about eleven minutes to make Redzone worse. https://t.co/aiIq4SthRt

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) September 3, 2025

Apparently this isn't ESPN's fault and the timing may just be a coincidence.

Assuming Stephen A Smith isn't going to be co-anchoring it, I take back what I said! Team ESPN and Team Redzone!

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) September 3, 2025

I was told the deal isn't even done and it has nothing to do with ESPN. Not sure what's true. But giving them the benefit of the doubt.

— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) September 3, 2025

The feeling when reporters no longer get to see a full practice after camp. pic.twitter.com/61u0iTkyhX

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 3, 2025

WEEK ONE IS HERE! Come join us @CommandCornerTG #RaiseHail #HTTC pic.twitter.com/lzo4SzBBj0

— Command Corner Tailgate #CCT (@CommandCornerTG) September 4, 2025

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[Washington Commanders]

Joe Whitt Jr and Kliff Kingsbury talk about facing the Giants in Week 1

The Washington Commanders are back on the practice fields today as they prepare for the season opener, a home game against the New York Giants. Head coach Dan Quinn spoke to reporters yesterday, and today the coordinators stepped behind the mic. Defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr was up first, and he talked about the improvements he’s seen in the defense going into his second year in Washington. Communication has improved, and they’re working on finishing games, which was an issue last year.

Russell Wilson will be starting against the Commanders, but playing for a different team this season. He and the Steelers barely beat Washington last season, and he gets another chance to steal a win with the Giants. Whitt said he still throws the deep ball well, and knows how to put his receivers in position to make plays. One of those WRs is Malik Nabers, the best weapon the Giants have on the roster.

Joe Whitt Jr​

LIVE: DC Joe Whitt Jr. speaks to the media before practice https://t.co/7SDmXngyMV

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) September 4, 2025

Malik Nabers:​

Joe Whitt Jr. addressing the media. His take on Malik Nabers pic.twitter.com/FD1I8xhygO

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) September 4, 2025

Week 1 vs the Giants:​

Joe Whitt Jr.'s introductory comments focused on challenges presented by the Giants. pic.twitter.com/aN8dlbMW3h

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 4, 2025

Von Miller:​

Whitt said Von Miller still has a lot of the athletic abilities that made him great earlier in his career. Still quick, still has a great first step

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) September 4, 2025

Trey Amos:​

Whitt said Trey Amos had a good camp. Didn’t go into game plan details, but he did say they’re going to put him in position to succeed

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) September 4, 2025

Russell Wilson:​

Whitt said Russell Wilson still throws the deep ball very well and knows how to put in the best spot for his receivers to make catches

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) September 4, 2025

Improving on finishing games:​

Finishing games.

That has been a focus for the Commanders defense all off season and training camp.

I asked DC Joe Whitt Jr. about the improvements fans might see on Sunday.

He said, "I've seen it in practice…now we just have to do it in the games." pic.twitter.com/PM2CEfvajg

— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) September 4, 2025

Better communication:​

DC Joe Whitt Jr. acknowledged that "practice is practice" and it's hard to draw conclusions before Week 1.

But he also said of the #Commanders defense: "The communication is light (years) better than what it was at any point last year."

— Tom Schad (@Tom_Schad) September 4, 2025

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Kliff Kingsbury is returning for his second season as the Commanders OC, and he’s getting all his weapons back for the start of the season. Terry McLaurin signed his contract extension and is back on the practice fields with his teammates. Noah Brown has been dealing with a knee injury, but has been practicing with the team. The running backs room has a lot of options, and everybody loves Bill. Kingsbury was asked about the Giants defensive line, which had several good players like Dexter Lawrence, and just drafted Abdul Carter in the first round this year. He said it’s as good a line as they’ll face all season. The Commanders have been upgrading their offensive line, adding veterans and rookies, to help protect Jayden Daniels, and Washington’s overall offense.

Kliff Kingsbury​

LIVE: OC Kliff Kingsbury speaks to the media before practice https://t.co/WyFBzXc24v

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) September 4, 2025

Terry McLaurin:​

Kliff Kingsbury on Terry McLaurin returning to practice. pic.twitter.com/eCuq2Jgzkm

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 4, 2025

Kliff Kingsbury said Terry has looked good in practice and looks like he’s in great shape

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) September 4, 2025

Four RBs on the roster:​

Kingsbury on the RB room: all four have shown what they needed to show that they can do what we ask of them

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) September 4, 2025

Kliff Kingsbury on going with the 'hot hand' at RB: "I think there's something to that. We have four guys that we feel really comfortable operating in really all phases of the game and that's a great feeling as a play caller."

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 4, 2025

Bill Croskey-Merritt:​

Kingsbury on the hype surrounding Bill Croskey-Merritt pic.twitter.com/5ahMByDmIE

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) September 4, 2025

Commanders OC Kliff Kingsbury was asked about the buzz surrounding rookie RB Bill Croskey-Merritt

"he's always trying to get to the front of the line. That's been really cool to see. We'll see how it all goes, but yeah it's a big hype train for Ole Bill." pic.twitter.com/qKZBqF2VTn

— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) September 4, 2025

Kliff Kingsbury on the attentinon Croskey-Merrit has received: "It's been interesting. He's a guy I have a ton of respect for his journey no doubt. … We'll see how it all goes but it's a big hype train for old Bill."

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 4, 2025

He just goes by Bill:​

How Kliff Kingsbury found out Jacory Croskey-Merritt goes by Bill pic.twitter.com/1sYwZ614E2

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 4, 2025

Kliff Kingsbury on Croskey-Merritt: "I thought coach Lynn had lost his mind…I didnt know his name was Bill, or he went by Bill…Then we found out he goes by Bill."

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 4, 2025

Giants defensive line:​

Kliff Kingsbury on Giants D Line – "It's as good as we'll see….Lawrence is one of the premiere defensive players in the league. He's a game wrecker…The front 7 is as challenging as we will face."

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 4, 2025

Kingsbury on the Giants' DL: "Lawrence is one of the premier defensive players in the league… a game-wrecker…. Burns and the relentless effort he plays with. Thibodeaux… Abdul [Carter]. Their front seven is as challenging as we'll face."

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 4, 2025

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Practice​

Noah Brown:​

Noah Brown: pic.twitter.com/pXESAhkqnG

— John Keim (@john_keim) September 4, 2025

Jayden Daniels:​

Week 1 ready pic.twitter.com/XHPtWY6lBm

— Mitchell Tischler (@Mitch_Tischler) September 4, 2025

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Trey Amos​

Malik Nabers:​

Trey Amos says Malik Nabers is a great receiver with no weaknesses. Gonna take a team effort to cover him pic.twitter.com/Jjks2mxd7O

— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 4, 2025

Source: https://www.hogshaven.com/373805/jo...gsbury-talk-about-facing-the-giants-in-week-1

 

[Washington Commanders]

Hogs Haven 2025 NFL Season Predictions

This year, I’ve taken on the season predictions behemoth before the start of the new season. We’ve got the opinions of ten current writers at Hogs Haven in order tap into their vast football knowledge for predictions of the future. In the thirteenth annual edition of this series, the site’s writers and analysts were asked to guess team and individual award winners for this season.

Enjoy the predictions below, and please add your own in the comments as well, as we prepare to embark, once again, into the most wonderful time of the year.

Writers 1-4​

Category	Bill-in-Bangkok	Brian Murphy	nu06er	Mark Tyler
NFC East	Eagles	Eagles	Eagles	Commanders
NFC North	Packers	Lions	Packers	Lions
NFC South	Buccaneers	Buccaneers	Falcons	Buccaneers
NFC West	Rams	49ers	49ers	Rams
NFC Wild Cards	Commanders, Lions, Seahawks	Commanders, Falcons, Packers	Commanders, Lions, Cardinals	Eagles, Packers, Cardinals
NFC Champion	Commanders	49ers	Eagles	Lions
AFC East	Bills	Bills	Bills	Bills
AFC North	Ravens	Ravens	Ravens	Ravens
AFC South	Texans	Texans	Texans	Texans
AFC West	Chiefs	Chiefs	Chiefs	Broncos
AFC Wild Cards	Bengals, Chargers, Broncos	Bengals, Chargers, Raiders	Bengals, Chargers, Broncos	Chiefs, Bengals, Chargers
AFC Champion	Bills	Bills	Bills	Bills
Super Bowl Champion	Commanders	Bills	Bills	Bills
1st pick in the Draft(Team)	Saints	Saints	Saints	Raiders
Comeback POY	Aiden Hutchinson	Christian McCaffrey	Christian McCaffrey	Dak Prescott
Coach of the Year	Matt LaFleur	Pete Carroll	Mike Vrabel	Sean McDermott
Offensive ROY	Cam Ward	Ashton Jeanty	Omarion Hampton	TreVeyon Henderson
Defensive ROY	Travis Hunter	Abdul Carter	Abdul Carter	Abdul Carter
Offensive POY	Malik Nabers	Bijan Robinson	Ja’Marr Chase	Bijan Robinson
Defensive POY	Aidan Hutchinson	Micah Parsons	Will Anderson Jr.	TJ Watt
MVP	Jayden Daniels	Joe Burrow	Josh Allen	Josh Allen
Commanders Record	10-7	11-6	10-7	11-6
Commanders Playoff Finish	Super Bowl Champions	Loss in Divisional Round	Loss in Wild Card Round	Loss in NFC Championship

Writers 5-8​

Category	LASkin	Jennifer Horn	Jamual Forrest	Eboracum
NFC East	Commanders	Eagles	Eagles	Eagles
NFC North	Packers	Packers	Lions	Packers
NFC South	Buccaneers	Buccaneers	Buccaneers	Buccaneers
NFC West	Rams	49ers	Rams	49ers
NFC Wild Cards	Eagles, Lions, Seahawks	Commanders, Lions, Rams	Commanders, Packers, Cardinals	Commanders, Rams, Vikings
NFC Champion	Packers	Eagles	Lions	49ers
AFC East	Bills	Bills	Bills	Bills
AFC North	Steelers	Ravens	Ravens	Ravens
AFC South	Texans	Texans	Texans	Texans
AFC West	Broncos	Broncos	Broncos	Broncos
AFC Wild Cards	Chiefs, Ravens, Chargers	Chiefs, Bengals, Chargers	Chiefs, Chargers, Steelers	Chiefs, Bengals, Chargers
AFC Champion	Steelers	Bills	Ravens	Ravens
Super Bowl Champion	Packers	Bills	Ravens	Ravens
1st pick in the Draft(Team)	Saints	Saints	Saints	Saints
Comeback POY	Aaron Rodgers	Aidan Hutchinson	Aidan Hutchinson	Christian McCaffrey
Coach of the Year	Matt LaFleur	Matt LaFleur	Sean Payton	Sean Payton
Offensive ROY	Ashton Jeanty	TreVeyon Henderson	Travis Hunter	TreVeyon Henderson
Defensive ROY	Abdul Carter	Abdul Carter	Mike Green	Abdul Carter
Offensive POY	Lamar Jackson	Jayden Daniels	Brock Bowers	Ja’Marr Chase
Defensive POY	Micah Parsons	Jared Verse	Jalen Ramsey	Aidan Hutchinson
MVP	Lamar Jackson	Joe Burrow	Baker Mayfield	Lamar Jackson
Commanders Record	10-7	10-7	10-7	11-6
Commanders Playoff Finish	Loss in NFC Championship	Loss in Wild Card Round	Loss in Divisional Round	Loss in Divisional Round

Writers 9-11​

Category	John Portis	Scott Jennings	MattInBrisVegas
NFC East	Commanders	Commanders	Commanders
NFC North	Packers	Packers	Lions
NFC South	Buccaneers	Buccaneers	Buccaneers
NFC West	49ers	49ers	Rams
NFC Wild Cards	Eagles, Cardinals, Lions	Eagles, Lions, Vikings	Eagles, Falcons, Vikings
NFC Champion	Packers	Packers	Commanders
AFC East	Bills	Bills	Bills
AFC North	Ravens	Ravens	Ravens
AFC South	Jaguars	Texans	Texans
AFC West	Broncos	Broncos	Broncos
AFC Wild Cards	Chiefs, Bengals, Patriots	Chiefs, Bengals, Patriots	Chiefs, Chargers, Bengals
AFC Champion	Ravens	Bills	Ravens
Super Bowl Champion	Ravens	Bills	Ravens
1st pick in the Draft(Team)	Saints	Saints	Saints
Comeback POY	Aidan Hutchinson	J.J. McCarthy	J.J. McCarthy
Coach of the Year	Mike Vrabel	Kevin O’Connell	Dan Quinn
Offensive ROY	Ashton Jeanty	Ashton Jeanty	Jaxson Dart
Defensive ROY	Mykel Williams	Abdul Carter	Trey Amos
Offensive POY	Jahmyr Gibbs	Jahmyr Gibbs	Lamar Jackson
Defensive POY	Myles Garrett	Jalen Carter	Aidan Hutchinson
MVP	Jayden Daniels	Jayden Daniels	Jayden Daniels
Commanders Record	12-5	10-7	11-6
Commanders Playoff Finish	Loss in Divisional Round	Loss in NFC Championship	Loss in the Super Bowl

Commanders and NFC East Predictions​

• It’s a two-horse race for the NFC East crown between the defending NFC East(and Super Bowl) champion Philadelphia Eagles, and the team they played in the NFC Championship game last season, the Washington Commanders. The Eagles barely get the edge as they try to become the first team in 21 years to repeat as Beast champions.
• Last year’s predictions for the Commanders record ranged from 5-8 wins, and nobody predicted a playoff appearance. That range has been elevated to 10-12 wins thanks to a fantastic rookie debut for Jayden Daniels, and the recalibration from GM Adam Peters and HC Dan Quinn. 10-7 is the most popular choice.
• Every writer predicts the Commanders will make the playoffs, but only one is bold enough to predict a Super Bowl win!
• Jayden Daniels was NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, and has the most votes for NFL MVP this season

Super Bowl Picks​

• 7 of 11 writers are picking the Buffalo Bills to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl
• There’s no consensus in the NFC, with three teams getting three votes, and the Commanders getting two votes to make the big game.
• The Bills are favored by just under half our writers to win their first Super Bowl. The Ravens are the next most popular pick(4) with the Packers and Commanders rounding out the list. Nobody is predicting, or wants to see, a repeat for the Eagles.

Other Prediction Trends​

• This year, there was only one category where there was unanimous agreement: That the Bills will win their division. The Ravens and Texans were both one vote shy for unanimous division winners
• The Saints will “earn” the first pick in next year’s draft, and only one writer had another choice(Raiders)
• Chiefs dynasty over? 8 of 11 writers have the Broncos taking over the AFC West this season.

The NFL season kicks off tonight with a Thursday Night Football game between the Eagles and Cowboys in Philadelphia. The defending Super Bowl champions face a Cowboys team that seems stuck in the mud. An upset would be a great way to kick off the new season!

So there you have it; we’ve made all of our best guesses for the forthcoming NFL season. Now we get to enjoy the fruits of our labors and finally get to sit back and watch some football, and hopefully see the Commanders play well enough to make us proud.

Let us know what you think of our picks and share your predictions for the season in the comments section. Happy season kickoff day!

Source: https://www.hogshaven.com/373763/hogs-haven-2025-nfl-season-predictions