Dan Quinn didn’t mince words after the Washington Commanders’ frustrating tie against the Giants last Sunday. When reporters pushed for who would take accountability for the messy end of that game, the head coach shot back, “Me. Point. Blank. Period. It’s my responsibility.” That’s the kind of direct leadership you want when things go sideways, especially ahead of a massive Monday Night Football showdown against the San Francisco 49ers.
Hard Truths and Fresh Starts
Quinn wasted no time confirming the team has “turned the page from Sunday,” even if it meant facing “a lot of hard truths” with his squad. The coaching staff is clearly focused on getting quarterback Jayden Daniels to rebound after that frustrating Giants game. Good news for them, this week’s primetime slot means an extra day off, which Quinn said came at a “good time” for his players to rest up. He’s right, too, pointing out they’ve only played 30% of the season. There’s so much football left to play.
The Injury Report: Some Good, Some Concerning
Heading into the 49ers game, the injury front is a mixed bag. The big news? They’ve officially opened the 21-day practice window for linebacker Jordan Magee, who’s been sidelined with a hamstring issue. That’s a welcome sight. Plus, cornerback Trey Amos (ankle), safety Nick Cross (illness/internal), and running back Jeremy McNichols (quad) are all full participants in practice this week. They were limited and didn’t even play last week, so getting them back is huge for depth.
But it’s not all clear skies. Wide receiver Stefon Diggs (hamstring), Percy Butler (hamstring), and safety Tyler Owens (hamstring) are sitting out practice today. Quinn’s “hopeful they’ll be able to go later in the week,” but that’s still a worry for such a high-stakes game. On the bright side, Quinn gave a shout-out to wide receiver Terry McLaurin, saying he “Did a fantastic job” against the Giants. They’ll need that kind of performance, especially if Diggs is still limited.
The Commanders are hitting the fields in Ashburn, VA, prepping hard for that Monday Night Football clash against the 49ers. With Quinn taking the heat and the team getting some much needed rest, you gotta wonder if they’ll show up firing on all cylinders. This primetime game is their chance to prove they truly have “turned the page” and are ready to compete.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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