"Dan Quinn knows that things haven't gone well for the Washington Commanders this season. He also knows that his squad made significant improvements against the Denver Broncos before eventually falling short in heartbreaking fashion. Now, the task is to maintain, or even exceed, these standards over their final five games of the campaign. There are mitigating circumstances attached to Washington's demise this season."
"And he sent a strong message to every player in the locker room about building on this positive showing, ensuring the standards that propelled Washington to the NFC Championship game last season return. "It's really important building those habits for everybody who's coming back here knowing this is the standard. This is what we like. It's not rules; it's standards, and it's not something you follow. This is how we do things, and I think that's a big difference.""
Dan Quinn acknowledges a difficult season but views the Broncos game as evidence of improvement and habit-building. Injuries have severely limited roster depth and contributed to the team's slide to 3-9, yet returning veterans helped a competitive showing against a top contender. Quinn is emphasizing standards, not rules, expecting players to internalize behaviors that led to last season's NFC Championship run. The locker room remains unified and committed, as shown on Hard Knocks, preserving resolve despite poor results. The immediate task is to sustain or raise those standards across the final five games.
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