Dan Quinn and the Washington Commanders were back in Ashburn today for team workouts as they return from their bye week. Marshon Lattimore was working with the team and had hit all of his markers in his recovery from a hamstring injury. Quinn said he expects him to have a regular week of practice, and they are encouraged by his progress. Washington visits his former team, the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, and they will likely be playing a backup after Derek Care's injury. Perfect time for Lattimore's first game with Washington.
Dan Quinn confirmed that the team plans to stick with Zane Gonzalez at kicker, despite two missed field goals vs the Titans. He was signed to the 53-man roster due to Austin Seibert going to IR with a groin injury.
Quinn said that RT Andrew Wylie is progressing from his shoulder injury, and should have a regular week of practice. Cornelius Lucas started in his place in Washington's last game.
Dan Quinn said he's focused on the next game, and worrying about winning each week when asked if he watched other teams during the bye. He's keeping his team focused on the Saints this week, and letting people outside the building worry about playoff scenarios.
Marshon Lattimore:
Dan Quinn on Marshon Lattimore: "We're very encouraged about all the work that he and the medical team put in. ... We've put him through a lot of tests, and he's hit all the marks up until now."
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) December 9, 2024
Dan Quinn is back from the bye. Said Marshon Lattimore should get regular work this week in practice. Says he's very encourage and he continues to hit the steps along the way. #Commanders @wtop
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) December 9, 2024
Dan Quinn time.
On Marshon Lattimore. "Lot of top-speed running" and hitting other rehab markers last week, and joined the team workouts today. The hope is a full week of practice and go from there.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) December 9, 2024
Quinn said last week went well for CB Marshon Lattimore. "A lot of top speed running. ...hitting all the markers...very encouraged about the work he and the medical team have put in."
Quinn said they want to see how he handles different speeds, change of directions, in practice.
— John Keim (@john_keim) December 9, 2024
Zane Gonzalez:
Quinn said they're "planning on Zane [Gonzalez] being the kicker moving forward."
— John Keim (@john_keim) December 9, 2024
Home strectch of games:
Dan Quinn said "there was a bounce and energy with guys to get going. In December/January football the line of scrimmage is what leads the way -- both sides. That's no different this year. To have these guys ... feeling better is a big deal."
— John Keim (@john_keim) December 9, 2024
Improving turnover margin:
Dan Quinn said one area of improvement he seeks next is turnover margin.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) December 9, 2024
Andrew Wylie:
Everything is trending for Andrew Wylie to get a full week of work, Quinn said
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) December 9, 2024
One week at a time:
Dan Quinn (correctly) only focused on New Orleans: “we don't really try to look too far down the line and we’ll leave that to you and everybody outside just to make sure that for us, the only fight that matters is the onewe're in. That's what we do have control over.” pic.twitter.com/MA0Lu012Ht
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) December 10, 2024
Quinn said "there's zero chance" of talking what might happen 4 weeks down the road. All about the upcoming game.
— John Keim (@john_keim) December 9, 2024
Sheldon Day:
Quinn said he considers backup DT Sheldon Day a "glue guy." About his consistency; how he connects with others and guides them.
— John Keim (@john_keim) December 9, 2024