Commanders head coach Dan Quinn hit the media circuit on Monday afternoon, his first time speaking publicly since Washington’s Week 7 bye. He dropped some pretty big updates right before the squad’s first practice back, and it’s clear there’s plenty to unpack as they gear up.
The Injury Report: Who’s Back and Who’s Not
The big news out of the bye is definitely who’s suiting up again. Washington is getting wide receiver Treylon Burks, quarterback Marcus Mariota, and defensive lineman Charles Omenihu back in the fold. That’s a solid boost, especially for an offense that needs all the help it can get. On the flip side, Javon Kinlaw isn’t quite ready to roll, so fans will have to wait a bit longer for him. There’s also Bill Croskey-Merritt, who’s on injured reserve with a groin injury, and it sounds like the team is making sure that heals up completely before he even thinks about hitting the field. Smart move, no need to rush that kind of thing.
Stepping Up Without McLaurin
Now, the question everyone’s been asking: who steps up without Terry McLaurin? Quinn addressed that head-on. It looks like Antonio Williams is getting the call, with his activity level set to increase significantly. This is huge. McLaurin leaves a massive void, and Williams is going to have to prove he’s up to the task immediately. It’s one thing to get more reps, it’s another to carry that kind of load. The pressure is absolutely on for him to make an impact.
Other Key Topics From Quinn’s Session
Quinn didn’t just stop at injuries and wide receivers, though. He touched on a few other critical areas too. He talked about potential O-line adjustments, which is always a hot topic for any team. The aggressiveness of JD5 was also on the agenda, and you know fans are always keen to hear about that. Plus, the Steve Wilks hire got a mention. While Quinn kept the details tight on these other subjects, it’s clear the coaching staff is using this post-bye period to fine-tune a lot of different aspects of the team.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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