Dan Quinn on Jayden Daniels and Key Strategies for Commanders’ Week 7 Matchup Against Panthers

Washington Commanders Head Coach Dan Quinn is gearing up for a crucial Week 7 matchup against the Carolina Panthers, and he is focusing on several key strategies to ensure his team’s success. Following a season-ending injury to defensive leader Jonathan Allen, Quinn emphasized the need for the team to maintain its positive momentum despite the setback.

One of the primary changes Quinn and his staff are considering is a return to the run game. After a strong start in the first five weeks, the Commanders struggled with their running game in Week 6. Quinn believes that re-establishing their ground game is essential, especially against the Panthers’ under-strength defensive front. “Washington needs to get back to what they do best – run the football,” Quinn noted, highlighting the importance of patience and consistency in the run game.

Quinn is also keen on ensuring that rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels does not feel the pressure of past failures at the quarterback position within the organization. Daniels, the No. 2 overall pick and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner, has had an impressive start to his NFL career, completing a league-best 80.3 percent of his passes and setting multiple records. Quinn wants Daniels to focus solely on his own performance, saying, “I don’t want Jayden feeling any ghosts, making sure he understands there’s only one name on the back of that jersey and that’s for him”.

In a recent episode of “The Gameplan,” Quinn previewed the Panthers vs. Commanders matchup with host Bryan Colbert Jr. and analyst Logan Paulsen. The discussion included a detailed analysis of Daniels’ progression and the team’s overall strategy heading into the game. Quinn expressed his pride in Daniels’ recent performance but avoided comparisons to past Commanders quarterbacks, emphasizing that Daniels is still growing and developing.