Dan Quinn Denies Video Evidence He Didn't Know It Was Fourth Down
- On Monday, the Washington Commanders lost 23-17 to the San Francisco 49ers, while a viral clip showed head coach Dan Quinn appearing confused about the down during a crucial second-quarter drive.
- Facing 4th-and-2 at the 13-yard line, quarterback Jayden Daniels threw the ball away, resulting in a turnover on downs while cameras captured Quinn seemingly signaling for a field goal.
- Quinn told reporters afterward he knew it was 4th down, claiming his reaction addressed an illegal shift penalty rather than confusion about the down, though critics remained skeptical.
- The defeat dropped the Commanders to 1-4-1, compounding frustrations after a clock management error against the New York Giants last week that sparked widespread criticism.
- Owner Josh Harris faces mounting pressure to decide Quinn's future during the bye week, with analysts suggesting a coaching change could provide a catalyst for the struggling NFC East squad.
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Dan Quinn denies video evidence he didn't know it was fourth down
The Washington Commanders lost again to the San Francisco 49ers and once again drew embarrassing game-management accusations against head coach Dan Quinn and quarterback Jayden Daniels. A week after Daniels, Quinn, and the Commanders inexplicably ran out the clock in overtime against the Giants while in field goal range to win, another strange play occurred…
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Dan Quinn speaks out after MNF broadcast appears to catch him making a serious blunder
Dan Quinn has addressed the viral clip of him seemingly making a critical mistake during Monday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers. The Washington Commanders had 4th-and-2 at the 49ers’ 13 early in the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. With the Commanders trailing 13-3, Quinn had his team go for it …
Dan Quinn Explains 4th Down Confusion After Viral Video During Commanders' Loss to 49ers
During the second quarter of Monday night's contest between the Washington Commanders and San Francisco 49ers, Commanders head coach Dan Quinn appeared to be confused about what down it was.
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