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Dan Quinn: I don’t want to replicate last year, I want to build off of it
Source: https://www.hogshaven.com/pressers/...replicate-last-year-i-want-to-build-off-of-it
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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, 2025Jayden 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, 2025Team 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, 2025Successful 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, 2025Terry 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, 2025Facility 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, 2025On the upgrades to the facility: it’s great, but it’s the people here that make it special
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) September 3, 2025Giants defensive front:
Dan Quinn on the Giants’ defensive front: pic.twitter.com/Xmyxn9rErc
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 3, 2025Quinn 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, 2025Last 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, 2025Dan 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, 2025Quinn 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, 2025Keeping 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