Dan Quinn addressed the media after the Commanders OTA session, emphasizing the importance of practice in preparing players for critical moments. He noted that, while physical hitting is not assessable now, evaluations on other training aspects can be conducted. Quinn praised Daron Payne's strong offseason, highlighted Johnny Newton's recovery and improvements, and noted the toughness exhibited by Quan Martin despite injuries. Quinn also covered the onboarding of veteran players, the team’s intentions for joint practices with New England and Baltimore, and the analysis of Will Harris's versatility in positions on defense.
Quinn emphasized the significance of practice in preparing for crucial moments, noting it helps assess player training and conditioning, even if physical hitting can't be evaluated.
On Daron Payne, Quinn acknowledged his excellent start to the season, while also highlighting Johnny Newton's improved leg strength from being fully healthy this offseason.
Quinn praised veteran safety Quan Martin for his toughness and competitive spirit, especially after he played through shoulder injuries last season, enhancing his performance moving from nickel to safety.
Discussing the integration of new veteran players, Quinn lauded GM Adam Peters for effectively identifying talents and emphasized that hard work and fun should coexist in practice and games.
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