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Quarterback Jayden Daniels’s dual-threat ability made him an intriguing prospect in the NFL. That ability led the Washington Commanders to take Daniels with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. In his NFL debut against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Daniels immediately showcased that ability. Daniels ran 16 times for 88 yards and […]

Only a couple weeks ago, the Washington Commanders traded a conditional seventh-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to the Cleveland Browns for kicker Cade York. Following a pair of missed field goals in Washington’s loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1, York was waived. The NFL giveth, and the NFL taketh away. […]

While Washington Commanders rookie Jayden Daniels’ basketball skills are in question from Kevin Durant, there is no doubt that his talent in football is through the roof. As Daniels prepares for his regular season debut for the Commanders against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, head coach Dan Quinn spoke at length about the traits that […]

The Washington Commanders have a new coach. They have a new quarterback. But will the results be the same old song? Here are the Washington Commanders bold predictions for the 2024 NFL season. It’s easy to write off the Commanders. While Dan Quinn should infuse the organization with enthusiasm and hope, it still comes down […]

The Washington Commanders will take on the New England Patriots on Sunday, August 25 in Washington, D.C., the final game before rookie number two overall pick Jayden Daniels’ expected debut as starting quarterback. On Friday, reporter Nicki Jhabvala revealed Coach Dan Quinn and the Commanders’ plans for Daniels on Sunday, a surprising development considering the […]

Washington Commanders star Jayden Daniels made another appearance during a preseason game in the loss to the Miami Dolphins, 13-6, and had some moments that were notable. However, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn spoke after the game to talk about Daniels performance saying that the rookie quarterback is in “double secret probation.” For those who […]

The Washington Commanders are looking to have an exciting offense for the upcoming season led by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels where his main weapon should be star wide receiver Terry McLaurin. However, there has been a subtle battle to see who can be the No. 2 option with the first to come to mind being […]

The name of the game for the Washington Commanders this offseason has been to ensure that rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels will be as prepared as possible by the time their season opens on September 8th. To do that, the Commanders signed veteran running back Austin Ekeler in free agency to work alongside Brian Robinson Jr., […]

Saturday saw some exciting play from rookie quarterbacks as while Caleb Williams looked solid in his small sample size, Washington Commanders signal-caller Jayden Daniels looked like a star in his preseason debut. There was specifically one play that stood out to Commanders head coach Dan Quinn that compared Daniels to the hit movie “Top Gun” […]

Training camp is a time for roster and position battles, and the Washington Commanders have their share. It’s part of the big challenge facing new head coach Dan Quinn. But there’s good news from D.C. in the form of three surprising developments from the Commanders 2024 NFL training camp. At the top of the list […]

The Washington Commanders are starting training camp, and it appears the jury is still out on who will be the team’s Week 1 starter. Commanders coach Dan Quinn is not committing to naming Jayden Daniels his starting quarterback. “When he’s ready we’ll know and he will know,” Quinn said, per NBC Sports in Washington. Daniels […]

The Washington Commanders are entering a new era of ownership. Team President Jason Wright and owner Josh Harris have agreed on one of the biggest overhauls in terms of leadership post-Dan Snyder. However, it looks like one of these two is going to have to leave the organization. Who will collaborate with Dan Quinn and […]

It’s hard to blame Dan Quinn for wanting another shot as an NFL head coach. With his team practically clearing space for the 2016 season Lombardi Trophy the Falcons coughed up a 28-3 lead to the Patriots. But whether he can right that wrong with the Washington Commanders is an even bigger challenge than you […]

The Washington Commanders took LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick of the NFL Draft in April and are hoping he will put an end to their perennial suffering under center. New head coach Dan Quinn hasn’t handed Daniels the starting job just yet, but he is already enamored with the youngster. “He’s […]

The Washington Commanders are far from a hot pick or even a dark horse pick to make the playoffs this season, but great watching options abound for fans of the franchise and high ceiling football talent. The Commanders of course brought in former Heisman winner Jayden Daniels to be their quarterback of the future this […]

Back in April, the Washington Commanders selected Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Jayden Daniels with the 2nd overall pick in the NFL Draft. It was a pick that seemingly signified the beginning of a new era of football in Washington, one marked by the arrival of young, dynamic franchise quarterback — the likes of which Washington […]

With the release of all 32 NFL teams’ schedules, teams like the Washington Commanders now know what lies ahead of them for the upcoming 2024 season. All things will be new in Washington once the 2024 season begins. Well, most things will be new anyway, at least two of the more important things when it […]

The Washington Commanders suddenly feel bullish on their future after the drafting of Jayden Daniels at number two in the 2024 NFL Draft this past April and plenty of other talented young players in the pipeline. New head coach Dan Quinn is another reason for optimism, along with camaraderie building within the team. One such […]

Jayden Daniels seemingly outdid all other quarterbacks in college football last season, at least from an individual perspective. That’s what the voters of the Heisman Trophy told us when he won the award back in December. And now, he’s considered one of the top picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. Daniels was without question one […]

The Washington Commanders entered the 2024 offseason poised for transformation, with new ownership dating back to last season, and a revamped coaching staff led by former Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn. They also came armed with the most cap space in the league to begin with (over $80 million) to which they’ve already spent […]

The Washington Commanders own the No. 2 pick overall of the 2024 NFL Draft and it’s widely expected they’ll select a quarterback. Although Caleb Williams is expected to be gone by then, head coach Dan Quinn admits his team has received calls on potential trade offers. There are plenty of exciting prospects in this Draft […]

One week into NFL free agency, and the whole league is nearly turned upside down. It’s been a busy week for all 32 teams, including the Washington Commanders, who have made 19 signings thus far. New owners, new coaching staff — new everything for the Commanders, who had tons of cash to spend once free agency began. They […]

Newly minted head coach Dan Quinn is wasting no time in restructuring his defense with the Washington Commanders, the team he signed on to head coach earlier this offseason. Quinn of course took over the Commanders’ vacant head coaching position after his stint as defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys, who put together one of […]

Dan Quinn is starting his tenure as Washington Commanders head coach by sticking with what he knows, or rather who he knows. General manager Adam Peters is reuniting the former Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator with Pro Bowl center Tyler Biadasz and defensive tackle Dorance Armstrong, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Bleacher Report’s Jordan Schultz, […]

The Washington Commanders have a long way to go in order to gain respectability in the NFL after finishing the 2023 season in last place in the NFC East. They have turned over the leadership of the franchise to new head coach Dan Quinn, and there is no position that looks secure as the team […]

The Washington Commanders have added John Glenn as their assistant special teams coach under head coach Dan Quinn, according to Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk. Dan Quinn is adding someone he is familiar with in John Glenn on his Commanders staff. The two spent time together with the Seattle Seahawks under Pete Carroll. Quinn […]

As most of us are still trying to come to the conclusion that the NFL season is over, that doesn’t mean we can’t start looking forward to the 2024 season, right? Of course not. As we’re now entering the NFL offseason, there’s still plenty to look forward to, such as free agency, the combine, and […]

Dan Quinn is off to a new team after he became Ron Rivera’s successor as the Washington Commanders’ head coach. Naturally, this left a void in Mike McCarthy’s coaching staff which prompted the Dallas Cowboys to start their search for a new defensive coordinator. Now, they have found their replacement in former Minnesota Vikings head […]

The Washington Commanders stayed within the NFC East to hire their new head coach, Dan Quinn, who had served as the Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator for the previous three seasons before making the move to the nation’s capital. Now, as Quinn works to fill out his new Commanders staff, he’s following suit, turning to a […]

The Dallas Cowboys lost defensive coordinator Dan Quinn after the Washington Commanders hired him to become their next head coach. Cowboys star running back Tony Pollard said he was unfamiliar with the news before learning about it on The Pat McAfee Show Wednesday. "I just found out right now that Dan Quinn is the Head […]

The Washington Commanders have their head coach and general manager duo with Dan Quinn and Adam Peters, and San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke on the duo, pulling from his experience that he has had with both of them. “I’m so pumped for Dan, I’m so pumped for Washington,” Kyle Shanahan said, via […]

The Washington Commanders are on a mission to avenge their 2023-24 showing. The Commanders finished the year with a 4-13 record, last in the NFC East. Thus, the team hired Dan Quinn and Kliff Kingsbury for a coaching staff spark. Moreover, Joe Whitt Jr. will be the latest defensive leader. Washington will have a new […]

The Washington Commanders have shaken up their coaching staff after a disappointing 2023-24 NFC East showing. New head coach Dan Quinn has elected to make a move on former USC football staff member Kliff Kingsbury. Thus, this creates problems for offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy’s return. Washington’s coaching staff goes through more changes Dan Quinn confirmed […]

Following the dismissal of Ron Rivera, the Washington Commanders moved quickly to find their next head coach, landing on Dan Quinn, the defensive coordinator of their NFC East rival, the Dallas Cowboys. In Quinn, the Commanders are getting an experienced head coach who led the Atlanta Falcons to the Super Bowl seven years ago, and […]

Dan Quinn is officially starting a new era with the Washington Commanders. He has made sure that they get an identity on offense. This prompted him to hire USC football’s offensive assistant, Kliff Kingsbury. It was not the ideal year for Lincoln Riley and the Trojans but they still have a love for their former […]

Following a disappointing 2023 NFL season marked by a 4-13 record and a failure to reach the playoffs, the Washington Commanders are at a critical juncture. As they gear up for the 2024 NFL offseason, the Commanders have a crucial opportunity to reshape their roster through strategic trades and acquisitions. Here, we’ll assess the team’s […]

The Washington Commanders remained patient through the head coach search and finally hired Dan Quinn. He’s a veteran coach and is well-respected across the league. Shortly after being hired, Quinn sends a message to his former team, the Dallas Cowboys. Overall, Quinn is excited for his second chance at being a head coach. He praises […]

Recently, the Dallas Cowboys got a bit of bad (depending on who you ask) news when it was announced that their defensive coordinator, Dan Quinn, would be bolting to become the new head coach of the Washington Commanders. Quinn led what was one of the best defensive units in the NFL for the Cowboys this […]

Despite a mystifying showing in the NFC Wild Card Round against the Green Bay Packers, the Dallas Cowboys were planning to move forward with all the core members of their coaching staff. That is no longer an option, with defensive coordinator Dan Quinn being named the new head coach of the Washington Commanders. They could […]