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Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn and tight end Zach Ertz sit down with The Athletic’s senior NFL insider Dianna Russini on the final day of training camp in Ashburn, VA, to reflect on the upcoming season, the second for both in Washington.

Quinn discusses building a connected locker room, why he values veteran leaders like Bobby Wagner, Zach Ertz, and Von Miller and how those voices accelerate the growth of younger players.

Russini asks about Quinn's trust in Jayden Daniels as a franchise quarterback, what makes the young QB’s work ethic stand out, and how Daniels has bonded with veteran stars.

Quinn also shares his optimism about Terry McLaurin’s return and how the timing of a potential deal matters for the offense. Quinn opens up about lessons learned from Year 1 to Year 2, the importance of culture over stat sheets, and what separates this Commanders team from any other group he’s coached.

Finally, the pair lighten things up, handing out some camp superlatives and Quinn shares his biggest pet peeve away from football.
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Ertz opens up about the grind of camp, the importance of offensive line improvements, and how new additions like Deebo Samuel are already elevating the offense. He explains why protecting with fewer blockers changes everything for the passing game — and how Washington’s revamped offensive line will unlock more opportunities this year.

Russini asks Ertz about his connection with Daniels, praising his rare ability to lead without ego and hold the locker room to a higher standard. Ertz also shares what it’s like working with Kliff Kingsbury’s evolving playbook, why ball security will be the key to a deep playoff run and his thoughts on the team’s optimism surrounding a potential Terry McLaurin return.

Finally, Ertz previews Washington's Week 1 matchup against the New York Giants, gives his candid scouting report and jokes about hosting a podcast himself one day.

00:00 - Dan Quinn Interview
01:00 - Adding players to the roster
02:50 - Leading the locker room
06:25 - Latest on Terry McLaurin
08:35 - Training Camp Awards
10:45 - Pet Peeves
11:45 - Zach Ertz Interview
13:00 - Addition of Deebo Samuel

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