Dan Quinn critiques Commanders' lack of toughness in 2025 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 8:03 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Dan Quinn, head coach of the Washington Commanders, addressed the team's struggles during the 2025 season in an interview on June 19. He emphasized that while injuries played a role, the issues extended beyond that, citing a lack of connection, toughness, and clutch performance among players. Quinn noted significant injuries, including starting quarterback Jayden Daniels missing 10 games. Observing practices from 2024 and 2025, he pointed out the former team’s desperation contrasted sharply with the latter's attitude. Quinn aims to learn from 2025's failures as the Commanders prepare for the 2026 season, focusing on building a stronger mentality within the team.
- •Quinn highlights toughness as a key shortcoming in 2025.
- •Injuries contributed but were not the sole reason for the team's poor performance.
- •Jayden Daniels missed 10 games due to injury.
- •Quinn observed a significant attitude difference in practices between 2024 and 2025.
- •The team is focused on learning lessons and improving for the 2026 season.
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"Dan Quinn proving why he is such a strong leader after a difficult 2025.
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