Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters spoke to reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine earlier today, and now it’s head coach Dan Quinn’s turn at the podium.
LIVE: HC Dan Quinn speaks to the media at the 2026 NFL Combine https://t.co/kQ7weozSjR
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) February 24, 2026
Finalizing the new coaching staff:
Dan Quinn says staff changes are difficult but the organization is excited about where things are headed. Says coaching staff still not quite finalized but should be within a few days pic.twitter.com/298IhDuQz3
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 24, 2026
Dan Quinn addressing the media at the combine. Said the team is close to finalizing the coaching staff and believes they are a couple days away from that
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) February 24, 2026
NIL money in college:
Interesting question from @ByMikeJones about if NIL has impacted scouting – Dan Quinn says the biggest difference is that guys have changed the excitement about that first NFL paycheck. Says it helps somewhat that more often guys have played in different systems
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 24, 2026
Chris Paul:
Quinn said he is “super proud of Chris Paul.” Credits him for developing while working alongside Tunsil. Really liked how he developed as a pass protector
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) February 24, 2026
Ben Sinnott/Zach Ertz:
Dan Quinn says Ben Sinnott and Zach Ertz are very different players and that maybe Sinnott will be able to show more in the new offense pic.twitter.com/0tYtjVGJM2
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 24, 2026
Daron Payne:
Quinn thinks the versatility that comes with Daronte Jones’ system will benefit Daron Payne
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) February 24, 2026
In his presser just now, Dan Quinn talked about Payne being able to play 3-4 end and NT – “He’s big enough to be a 3-4 end… He’s got the strength that can play inside at NT and quickness to move”
— Mark Bullock (@MarkBullockNFL) February 24, 2026
They won’t say it, but sounds like 3-4 front is coming
Bobby Wagner:
Dan Quinn on Bobby Wagner: We love Wagz…We will see what happens over next few weeks pic.twitter.com/Z8SG5yH58w
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) February 24, 2026
Dan Quinn on if LB Bobby Wagner has communicated his plans for 2026: "We haven't gotten into the specifics of what's ahead and where we're at yet. That'll be in the days [ahead]."
— John Keim (@john_keim) February 24, 2026
Priorities in free agency:
Quinn said the priorities in FA are adding "length and speed, for sure." Said on defense that can either be a pass rusher or coverage. key: "Affect the QB." On offense, focus is on adding explosive plays — stemming from PA and the pass game.
— John Keim (@john_keim) February 24, 2026