Why Commanders Star 'Loves' Playing for Dan Quinn

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin is happy to play for Dan Quinn.

Jeremy Brener | Oct 28, 2024

Oct 27, 2024; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) runs with the ball past Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson (1) during the third quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images / Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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The Washington Commanders are 6-2 on the season, which is a far cry from where the team was a year ago and clearly the best start since Terry McLaurin came to the team in 2019.

McLaurin has been through a lot in his six NFL seasons, but things haven't been as high as they have been now with coach Dan Quinn at the helm.

After the Commanders' Hail Mary win against the Chicago Bears, McLaurin expressed his appreciation for Quinn.

"Me and him were just talking to each other and I love playing for that guy. He's my kind of coach," McLaurin said of Quinn. "I believe I'm his kind of player where you want in the big moments, you want to come through for your team. And, that's what it was about me and him just sharing that moment, knowing we were just telling each other, 'it's not over until it's over', and winning time moments. And I appreciate DQ for the energy he brings, the belief that he puts in our team and we rally around that."

Quinn's energy has radiated throughout the team and it has been a big part of the reason behind the team's incredibly quick turnaround.

The Commanders are all buying into Quinn's philosophies and it's clear that the team is all on the same page. That often gets overlooked in the grand scheme of things, but it shouldn't be forgotten.

It's hard to turn things around in the first year with a new head coach unless there is a true commitment to him. And after their win against the Bears, this team has never had more belief in the coaching staff and each other.

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Published Oct 28, 2024

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.