"He's been around the inspirational leader long enough to know his fighting spirit and never-say-die qualities. This was just another prime example. It's also why every Commanders player is ready to run through a brick wall for Quinn every week. Commanders know the leader they have in Dan Quinn, whose actions speak louder than words Quinn is a supreme motivator who cares deeply about his players. He also practices what he preaches, which is something Wagner and everyone else in the locker room saw first-hand"
"Whenever you see somebody that leads the ship go down like that, and then bounce back up, everything that he preaches to us, we felt like we saw that in that moment. He got knocked down, got hit pretty hard and he didn't have any pads on or nothing. He came back up and it was kind of like a movie. While he was getting treatment, we weren't sure if he was going to be able to come out. And"
Dan Quinn absorbed a heavy hit from Marcus Mariota in Week 3, fell toward the sideline with blood on his face, then quickly stood and returned to the sideline. Players saw Quinn's immediate rebound as a vivid demonstration of his toughness, determination, and lead-by-example approach. Linebacker Bobby Wagner described the moment as cinematic and unforgettable, noting Quinn's refusal to yield even while receiving treatment. The locker room responded with heightened commitment, viewing Quinn's resilience as proof he is the right leader for the Commanders' ambitious rebuild and as a standard of resolve he expects from his players.
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