Dan Quinn had a fourth quarter to forget on Thursday night in the Commanders’ 26-18 loss to the Eagles. In a critical division game, the Washington coach decided not to kick a field goal while facing fourth-and-2 on the Eagles’ 26 and trailing, 12-10. Star rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels bobbled the fourth down snap before … Read more
Between a cleat being one size too big and the league’s newest international excursion, Week 1 in the NFL is already eventful. Now comes Sunday, when rookie quarterbacks debut, as do head coaches and other new faces in new places. Dak Prescott’s contract still looms over the Dallas Cowboys, and Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew … Read more
Countless mentors shaped Dan Quinn’s football journey. Citing a single one as the hinge toward the two-time NFL head coach’s upward career trajectory minimizes the influence of other guides. Working under Nick Saban for two seasons isn’t another resume line. “It was like going to get your PhD in football,” Quinn recalled. “The details he … Read more
The Commanders aren’t waiting until next month’s 2024 NFL Draft to address their quarterback needs. Washington has agreed to a one-year contract with veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Tuesday, with the deal holding a base value of $6 million and an “upside to $10 million.” The addition of Mariota, the second overall … Read more
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers, left, catches a touchdown pass against the San Francisco 49ers in the north end zone at Levi’s Stadium during the second half on Dec. 25, 2023. At halftime, a corgi left a surprise in that end zone during a corgi race. Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP The 49ers’ Christmas game was a … Read more
