Commanders coach Dan Quinn gave the lowdown on his squad Monday after their bye week, and let me tell you, it was a pretty busy presser. While our own Seahawks were out there absolutely steamrolling the Chiefs 20-3, Quinn was dishing on player returns, O-line tweaks, and the hot topic around his young QB.
The Injury Report Is a Mixed Bag
So, first up on the docket, some key players are finally back! Receiver Treylon Burks, quarterback Marcus Mariota, and defensive lineman Charles Omenihu are all set to return to practice this week. That’s a huge boost for them, no doubt. But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Defensive lineman Javon Kinlaw isn’t “trending as fast” as they hoped off his knee injury, which is a total bummer. Plus, Bill Croskey-Merritt is still chilling on injured reserve with a groin issue, and they are letting that fully heal up before he even thinks about hitting the field again.
Stepping Up on Offense, And Jayden Daniels’ Game
With Terry McLaurin sidelined, everyone’s wondering who is going to step up and catch some balls. Quinn’s got Antonio Williams’ name on his lips, saying we’re going to see his activity level increase. It’s not about Williams taking McLaurin’s *position* entirely, as Burks and Brown are apparently better suited for the X spot, but it’s definitely about needing more targets for Williams. On the offensive line, Quinn’s hinting at “more strategy than personnel” changes, which is interesting. He wants better downfield blocking, and honestly, who doesn’t want that from their O-line? You gotta open those holes!
And speaking of offense, the elephant in the room was Jayden Daniels. Kurt Warner apparently had some comments about Daniels’ “lack of aggressiveness on certain throws.” Quinn totally confirmed that it “does show up at times.” Ouch. But he quickly pivoted, making sure to highlight that Daniels is “excellent at placing the ball where it needs to be.” So, a bit of a mixed message there, but it sounds like they are working on it.
Behind the Sidelines
Quinn also touched on the Steve Wilks hire, a discussion he and Daronte Jones had during training camp. Sounds like they had a bunch of candidates they liked. It’s always interesting to get a peek behind the curtain on how these coaching decisions go down, even if it’s not our guys.
It’s clear Quinn’s squad has a lot to iron out coming off that bye. Getting those injured players back and sharpening up the O-line and Daniels’ game will be absolutely crucial for their next stretch of games. For us, we’ll keep riding high on that 20-3 win and looking forward to watching our own guys keep that momentum rolling. Go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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