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Dan Quinn reveals his expectations for the 2026 Commanders

What does Dan Quinn think his 2026 Commanders are capable of?

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn is not acknowledging recent negative talk about his team being one of the worst in the NFL. Instead, Quinn is optimistic about the 2026 season. He credits two handpicked coordinators, a healthy quarterback Jayden Daniels, and a revamped defense. Quinn emphasized the strong connection and work ethic within the locker room, praising how quickly new players have integrated.

Quinn's quiet confidence, as well as that of GM Adam Peters, stems from the team's undefeated record before Week 1. Despite potential roster improvements, Peters remains confident in the current team, believing that Nick Allegretti is the center and Matt Gulbin is a capable backup. The Commanders face a challenging schedule with back-to-back division road games against Philadelphia and Dallas. Whether Quinn's optimism is justified remains to be seen.

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