Commanders GM Credits Dan Quinn for making Washington a coaching destination

GM Adam Peters credits Dan Quinn's leadership for creating a culture that keeps coaches from leaving.

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn walks up the tunnel during warm up before the NFC divisional round between Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025. / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has built a culture that makes people want to stay. General Manager Adam Peters praised Quinn’s leadership, highlighting how many coaches had other job offers but chose to remain with the team because of the environment Quinn has created.

"Well, that's exactly it. I think you hit it. It's the culture that he built that people want to be here and coaches want to be here, and coaches that have other opportunities will turn those down to stay here," the General Manager said. "And that's all DQ and what he's built and this culture and the environment. I think it's really, really fun to be a coach here. I'm not a coach, but I'm around them all the time and they love it."

Peters highlighted how Quinn has made Washington a desirable place for coaches. Even though staff turnover is common in the NFL, Quinn has built a positive and supportive atmosphere that keeps coaches committed. His strong reputation attracted many coaches last season, and their choice to stay shows the impact of his leadership.

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn during the fourth quarter of a NFC wild card playoff against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images / Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

"And not only that, but we have a great group of coaches," Peters added. "I would put that first-year coaching staff against any first-year coaching staff and what we assembled. And that goes back to last year when there were so many people that wanted to coach with him just knowing about him, not even knowing him really well and then wanting to stay this year. It speaks a lot to who he is."

Keeping the same coaching staff helps the team grow and improve. With consistent leadership, players can develop better, and the team can work toward a common goal. Stability among the coaches makes it easier to stick to a game plan and build strong team chemistry.

Peters believes the coaching staff and Quinn’s leadership are key to the team's success. In a league where coaches often move around, Washington ability to keep its staff together shows that it is a great place to work.

In the end, Quinn’s leadership has not only helped the players but also made Washington a top choice for coaches, proving how strong the culture he has built really is.

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