With Jayden Daniels being injured Sunday, Dan Quinn was ready for Monday’s barrage of questions. Some will think the injury means the Commanders will be calling fewer zone-read option runs. “Not so fast, my friend,” is how head coach Dan Quinn responded. “It would not,” Quinn said. “On this one, that Jayden ended up getting injured, it was on honestly more like a scramble. … [Read more...] about Commanders won’t curb quarterback designed runs
Commanders PFF grades: Best and worst performers from Week 7 win vs. Panthers
The Washington Commanders improved to 5-2 after Sunday’s 40-7 blowout win over the Carolina Panthers. The story of the game was the health of Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. Daniels was injured on Washington’s first drive when he landed awkwardly after a 46-yard run. He suffered a rib injury and did not return. Enter Marcus Mariota. The 10-year veteran took over, and the … [Read more...] about Commanders PFF grades: Best and worst performers from Week 7 win vs. Panthers
Dan Quinn on the importance of Washington legends
It was a special day at Northwest Stadium on Sunday as the Washington Commanders retired legendary cornerback Darrell Green’s No. 28 jersey. While Green was being honored, Washington’s ownership also honored many other Washington players of the past. The Commanders hosted numerous former players for the weekend. While the franchise did alumni events in the past, it’s much … [Read more...] about Dan Quinn on the importance of Washington legends
Commanders TE Ben Sinnott’s first touchdown will be the first of many
In the Washington Commanders’ 40-7 rout of the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, rookie tight end Ben Sinnott caught his first NFL pass — a touchdown. Sinnott played 30% of the offensive snaps entering Sunday’s game but was featured as more of a blocker in Washington’s top-five running game. Sinnott’s time was coming, but regardless of his impact on the stat sheet, he was making a … [Read more...] about Commanders TE Ben Sinnott’s first touchdown will be the first of many
Dan Quinn says Commanders ‘hopeful’ Jayden Daniels can play vs. Bears
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said after Sunday’s game he’d give more information on quarterback Jayden Daniels’ injury on Monday when he met with the media. Daniels, who injured his rib in Sunday’s 40-7 win over the Carolina Panthers, played the first series and did not return. Veteran Marcus Mariota replaced Daniels and completed 18 of 23 passes for 205 yards and … [Read more...] about Dan Quinn says Commanders ‘hopeful’ Jayden Daniels can play vs. Bears