Commanders’ Loss Intensifies Scrutiny of Quinn’s Game Management
A viral sideline clip during Washington’s 23–17 loss to San Francisco made it appear that Commanders coach Dan Quinn was unsure of the down after the team failed on a fourth-down attempt in the red zone. Quinn said he knew it was fourth down and that going for it was intentional, citing an aggressive game plan; the failed play drew criticism amid Washington’s recent struggles.
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About Dan Quinn
Daniel Patrick Quinn is an American professional football coach who is the head coach for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He came to prominence as the defensive coordinator of the Seattle Seahawks from 2013 to 2014, coaching a defense later known as the Seattle Cover 3 that featured the Legion of Boom secondary. In both years under Quinn, Seattle's defense led the NFL in total defense and made consecutive Super Bowl appearances, winning the franchise's first in Super Bowl XLVIII.
Everything about Dan Quinn →- Occupation
- head coach, American football coach
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- September 11, 1970