What head coach Dan Quinn has achieved with the Washington Commanders this year hasn't been lost on at least one prominent player from his last stop.
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has praised the whole team's attitude in the win over the Detroit Lions in words that sound familiar to Dallas Cowboys fans.
From Dan Quinn and Kellen Moore to Dorance Armstrong and Neville Gallimore, former Cowboys were all over the scene.
Former Dallas defensive coordinator Dan Quinn turned the Washington Commanders around in his first season and took his team to the Conference Championship. Quinn led a major upset as his team shocked the No. 1 seed Detroit Lions on Saturday night.
The victory marked the first time in 33 years the Washington franchise has made it this far. Aside from the rivalry aspect of things, this is significant to Dallas fans as Washington’s drought was slightly longer than the Cowboys. The Redskins (at the time) won the Super Bowl the year before Dallas’ dynasty began, winning three in four years.
The Eagles and Commanders are surging right as the Cowboys are at their most hopeless. That feels about right.
Two former Dallas Cowboys are making their presence felt for the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round.
After the decisive victory over the Detroit Lions, Washington Commanders HC Dan Quinn is aiming to go far in the NFL and has a clear message for the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams.
The Cowboys D-line has been anchored by Lawrence since 2014, but he seems to be a good fit in Washington for 2025.
With free agency on the mind of teams like the Dallas Cowboys already, the Washington Commanders could be benefactors of that franchise's struggles.