Adam Peters and Dan Quinn talk about their roster moves
The Washington Commanders have continued to reshape their roster through the cur down day, waiver, and beyond. General manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn spoke to the media after the team announced 12 practice squad signings.
Adam Peters and Dan Quinn
LIVE: GM Adam Peters and HC Dan Quinn post-roster cutdown press conference https://t.co/hNSPayHf20
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 28, 2024
No waiver claims:
Adam Peters and Dan Quinn addressing the media. Said they didn’t make any waiver claims for now because they liked the players that they had more than what was available
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 28, 2024
Adam Peters on why Washington passed on making any claims despite its advantageous spot in the waiver order: pic.twitter.com/mrgFaeDL61
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 28, 2024
Roster cutdown day:
Adam Peters admits that cut day is always hard but doing it for the first time as GM is even harder pic.twitter.com/FEiDNl84aA
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 28, 2024
Trading John Ridgeway III:
Adam Peters on trading Ridgeway: “There was a lot of interest in him…. good opportunity for him to go somewhere and play more probably than here and a scheme that fits him a little more.” Said Ridgeway put “some of his best tape” out there Sunday night.
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 28, 2024
Building a team:
Peters said the mantra he follows when building a roster: “We’re not collecting talent, we’re building a team.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 28, 2024
Discipline:
Adam Peters kinda laughed when asked about possibly trading for somebody from San Fran, says his discipline is for the short and long term. pic.twitter.com/gu8iSxxoEq
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 28, 2024
Team meeting:
Quinn said they had a team meeting earlier today. They’ve already connected really well and done a good job of setting a standard for themselves
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 28, 2024
Recalibrating:
Adam Peters: We’re recalibrating, we’re trying to build for the long-term but we’re also trying to win now.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 28, 2024
Skill players:
Peters said he really likes the skill players on the team and believes the group has gelled well with Jayden Daniels
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 28, 2024
Releasing recent draft picks:
Peters on releasing several recent draft picks (some of whom are back on the PS) pic.twitter.com/J0dyGzttuY
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 28, 2024
Late August roster improvements:
For all the excitement that roster cuts and waiver claims bring, Adam Peters tells the real truth: It’s hard to really improve or alter a team in late August. That mostly happens in March and April.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 28, 2024
Roster puzzle:
Dan Quinn on the intial 53: “It’s cool to see this puzzle come to life.” DQ is noticeably pumped up as the season keeps getting closer
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 28, 2024
Jeff Driskel:
Adam Peters said the NFLPA declining unlimited QB moves from the PS had little to do with keeping three. Said Driskel showed them a bunch and Quinn reiterated how much he likes the vibe in the room.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 28, 2024
Jayden Daniels’ supporting cast:
Adam Peters was asked by @Sam4TR how he feels about Jayden supporting cast pic.twitter.com/pHi7Kh5HSi
— obvlon (@obvlon) August 28, 2024
Marcus Mariota
Giving #0 to Mike Sainristil:
Commanders QB Marcus Mariota gave up the 0 jersey for rookie Mike Sainristil.
Marcus will now wear number 18.
Marcus said, “I understand how a number can make you feel. I’m really tied to 8. So for me to get to 18 and to see the 8 back on the jersey was special for me as well.” pic.twitter.com/mXE8dZx9ys
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) August 29, 2024
Marcus Mariota said he was cool giving “0” up because the number means a lot to Mike Sainristil. His own go-to number is 8. As for whether he asked B-Rob to swap, Mariota smiled. “No. He came have that as long he wants.” pic.twitter.com/SELtWpqpGl
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 28, 2024
Brandon Coleman
Retirn to practice:
Here is Commanders rookie left tackle Brandon Coleman after today’s practice.
Coleman has recovered from his pectoral injury.
Brandon said, “I feel great. The plan tomorrow is to be back fully with the team. No restrictions, just work back in…get back in my groove.” pic.twitter.com/1Bl6xYVtdJ
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) August 29, 2024
LT Brandon Coleman (shoulder/pec) will practice without restrictions Thursday, he said.
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) August 28, 2024
Colson Yankoff
Making the team:
Meet Colson Yankoff, the UDFA QB/RB/WR from UCLA, who made the Commanders’ roster at TE and a special teams performer. pic.twitter.com/TzF7Glx8ni
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) August 28, 2024
Mike Sainristil
Number Zero:
From number 2 to number zero.@MikeSainristil got his number back.
Mike said, “anything negative just put a zero in front of it. I just have a mindset that I want to be dominant in everything that I do so I’m not going to allow anything to ever affect who I am and what I do.” pic.twitter.com/nfzKP4KQw5
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) August 29, 2024
Tyler Owens
Making the team:
From an undrafted rookie free agent to making the 53 man roster.
Commanders safety Tyler Owens is one happy man.
Tyler said, “it feels great. God is good. He blessed me with my ability and I just came out here and just try to prove to everybody that I belong here.” pic.twitter.com/sytjjL3egW
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) August 29, 2024
S Tyler Owens on making the team: “I had a good feeling. But I didn’t know until they told me.” pic.twitter.com/dPU5uWSsQI
— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) August 28, 2024