Dan Quinn was back behind the mic answering questions after another loss for “Tell the Truth Monday”. He said he was proud of the team despite the overtime loss to the Broncos. Quinn pointed out the team’s resilience and energy, despite this being a lost season.
Tavita Pritchard is leaving the coaching staff to become Stanford’s new head coach. Assistant QB coach David Blough will be promoted to QB coach for the rest of the season. Assistant Head Coach and Offensive Pass Game Coordinator Brian Johnson will also be helping coach the QBs for the last five games.
Jayden Daniels is still not cleared for contact from his dislocated elbow, but he was “ripping” throws today. The team won’t give a game status for him until Friday. They are working on “functional contact” in practice since it’s not a traditional injury.
Quinn gave some credit to the offensive line, and said the pass protection held up against a very good Broncos defense. He said Sam Cosmi played his best game since returning from ACL surgery. He also finally got a good view of Treylon Burks’ touchdown catch and said it was unbelievable.
Dan Quinn took over defensive playcalling from Joe Whitt and the defense has looked like an improved unit. He was asked if there’s a possibility he could still be calling plays next season, and Quinn said it’s possible, but they “haven’t gone down that road yet”.
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— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) December 1, 2025
Resilience and energy during the loss:
#Commanders HC Dan Quinn said he liked the resilience and energy he saw from the team yesterday despite the loss to the Broncos.
— Tashan Reed (@tashanreed) December 1, 2025
David Blough promoted to QB coach:
Dan Quinn addressing the media on Monday. David Blough will take the responsibilities as the Commanders’ QB coach with Tavita Pritchard leaving for Stanford
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) December 1, 2025
Dan Quinn said assistant head coach/offensive pass game coordinator Brian Johnson will also help coaching the QBs, so he’ll sort of share the responsibilities that Tavita Pritchard had with interim QBs coach David Blough.
They will not name a new assistant QBs coach in season.
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) December 1, 2025
Jayden Daniels:
Quinn said the key for Jayden Daniels is what he called “functional contact” that is germane to the position — stiff arms etc. Will get a feel for that throughout the week. Said Daniels was “ripping” throws today.
— John Keim (@john_keim) December 1, 2025
Dan Quinn also says the “functional movement” is key for Jayden Daniels to get cleared.
“It’s not traditional in terms of taking a hit”
No definitive word, obviously on JD 5 making return at #Vikings@team980
— Chris Russell AKA the 🐓🐓! (@Russellmania621) December 1, 2025
Jayden Daniels still not cleared for contact – “he’s still going through that process.” Probably no official word til Friday
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) December 1, 2025
Pass protection vs the Broncos:
Quinn was pleased with the pass protection up front. Felt like the group was up to the task
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) December 1, 2025
Sam Cosmi:
DQ says Sam Cosmi played his best game vs Denver
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) December 1, 2025
Playing youth vs experience:
Dan Quinn on balancing experience and youth, with the #Commanders record being what it is: “You want to see the balance of both.”
Says they know they won’t finish with a winning record, but they can still work on “creating winning habits.”
— Tom Schad (@Tom_Schad) December 1, 2025
Calling defensive plays next season:
Quinn said there’s a possibility that he could keep the playcalling duties next season. Hasn’t “gone down that road” yet but a definite chance.
— John Keim (@john_keim) December 1, 2025
Treylon Burks’ TD catch:
Dan Quinn on Treylon Burks’ TD catch: “I didn’t really get a good view of his catch until watching it last night, but man, that was unbelievable.”
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) December 1, 2025

