Washington Commanders Coach Dan Quinn on what was missing in the loss to the Eagles

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In the wake of a challenging loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn offered his assessment of his team’s struggles.

Known for his straightforward approach, Quinn’s post-game reflection highlighted both challenges and opportunities for the commanders to learn from.

Quinn talked about the performance of the Washington offense Thursday night, stressing the importance of self-evaluation and collective improvement with a focus on identifying missed opportunities and areas for growth.

Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr.

November 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. (8) runs with the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images / Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

“When you talk about it all, you’ll say, ‘Where can we do better?’ and ‘How can we hit it better?’ And so more often than not it’s a whole group. ‘Can we hit this part?’ And last week we had talked about opportunities that had been missed,” Quinn said. “When we go back and watch the tape tonight, we’ll have a better feel for it. But more than anything, being able to get our explosive plays going. That’s part of who we are, and how we do it. So it was good to have (Commanders RB) Brian (Robinson Jr.) back in it tonight. But not getting the execution that we expected it to.

This reflection is not just limited to the offense. Quinn’s defensive unit faced its share of struggles, especially against Philadelphia’s rushing attack. As the Commanders look to a deep playoff run, Quinn’s emphasis on revisiting the tape and fine-tuning the execution reflects his leadership and adaptability.

The loss to the Eagles was a tough pill to swallow, but Quinn’s leadership remains steadfast. His focus on breaking down the film and identifying solutions shows his commitment to making improvements in all facets of the game.

As the Commanders prepare to face the Dallas Cowboys, they will need to deliver their best execution and capitalize on every opportunity to get back in the win column and stay competitive in a close division race.

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