Dan Quinn used one word to describe Commanders' 2025 season

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn made a declaration during his press conference ahead of the team's rookie minicamp on Friday. Since Quinn was hired in 2024, he has stressed culture and brotherhood. The players bought in immediately.

In 2024, the Commanders shocked everyone, going 12-5 and reaching the NFC Championship game. Things fell apart last year, though, as Washington limped to a 5-12 finish. Despite such a disappointing season, players remained all-in for Quinn.

However, this offseason, general manager Adam Peters has made many changes, specifically on the defensive side of the ball. The changes began in January, when the Commanders parted ways with offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and defensive coordinator Joe Whitt Jr. On Friday, Quinn was asked about implementing Washington's culture with the rookie class this weekend.

His answer was interesting and refreshingly honest. "I think it should get tested, you know, to find where your mettle is when you have a season that goes well and then one that just went terribly," Quinn responded. "You want to dig in, you want to find answers, you want to make sure you can tweak things that need to be tweaked.