September 21, 2025 • 14 mins
On this episode of the Gameplan, Head Coach Dan Quinn sits down with hosts Bryan Colbert Jr. and Logan Paulsen to preview this Week Three Las Vegas Raiders and Washington Commanders matchup. Then, he and Logan Paulsen hit the film study for a breakdown of Zach Ertz highlights. To conclude the show, they countdown to kickoff.
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Speaker 1 (00:12):
Come into the game plan. We're here in Big Bear
AI Command centered studio and we're here with our head coach,
Gan Quinn and the legend Loblegan Pauls and I'm your host,
Brian Cope Junior and coach. We talked last week about
the short run around. Now we had a little bit
of extra time. Yes, how did you utilize that extra time?
Speaker 2 (00:28):
Yeah, after two games you want to see some of
the things that have gone well with the things that
you want to apply.
Speaker 3 (00:34):
And so it's not a buye. It's not that.
Speaker 2 (00:36):
But we're only two games in and so what are
the things skill wise we want to improve on, scheme wise,
and it's really functioning as a whole group. That's the
communication any good unit. You got to put these times
in together. This needs more attention. This we need to
do more of and that's what we did.
Speaker 4 (00:54):
So, as you said, it's not a buye and obviously
the timeframe is different.
Speaker 3 (00:56):
Yep.
Speaker 4 (00:57):
But how and again I'm assuming you always self scout
and are looking for the corrections, like how is it
different than like a regular week? You know what I'm
saying that way, because yeah, the extra day is in there.
Sometimes it's a player. I was like, this is weird
because it's not really a day off, you know what
I'm saying.
Speaker 2 (01:08):
Yeah, So we wanted to come back make corrections from
two games on a Monday.
Speaker 3 (01:14):
What parts needed more attention, what parts needed more Thursday?
I got you, I got you.
Speaker 2 (01:19):
So we put two games into one in terms of
corrections and things we want to nail. And that's what
we really dug into because as you're getting started, the
best of the best teams function well as a group.
What needs more time not just your skill work individually,
but what do we need to get better as our
whole group. That's to me, when we'll be at our
best when two plus two equals five, we're communicating, we're
(01:40):
talking better, like the cohesion and so not every single
part needs more time, but the things that do you
shine a light on and coach.
Speaker 1 (01:48):
As we look at this offense, we lost a big
member of it, a true leader, yes, in Austin Eckler.
But whenever you lose a player, it's a chance for
the other guys to step up. Those other guys on
that depth chart, how excited you need to see what
this running back room can you with this extra opportunity Yeah, it's.
Speaker 2 (02:01):
Hard because in the NFL you hear the next man
up and like that's good for the outside, but internally
it's way bigger than that.
Speaker 3 (02:07):
You know, often made a huge impact.
Speaker 2 (02:09):
Here on and off the field, the performance, the standards,
the professionals, and the teammate. So when those moments happen,
it won't be just one. But at the running back
spot specifically, we're really excited about this group.
Speaker 3 (02:22):
Man.
Speaker 2 (02:22):
You've heard us talk about this group where we're at
what we can do, and so we are fired up
to see you know, guys are unique, they're different, and
we'll feature them in that way, but we are very,
very excited to see them really let it rip.
Speaker 4 (02:36):
And we've talked a lot about Bill and obviously Chris
Rodriguez had a great preseason. But a guy that's kind
of just mister steady Eddy that's been here, kind of
mister consistent as McNichols. Can you talk about what makes
him unique and like the experience love he brings to
the group.
Speaker 2 (02:47):
Yeah, he was such an important person. He's he's one
of the glue guys here. He just if you want
to look at it, doing it right over and over,
that's the professional. He does not get tired of doing
it right again and again on offense, on special teams,
and like to have another person like that, you know,
in Bill's ear going through it, given examples, going through
(03:07):
it again. That's a great teammate and he is definitely
that and more.
Speaker 1 (03:12):
You talk about great leaders, and you talk about great teammates.
I think of Deeble Samuel Senior. Yes, he's only been
here for a short amount of time. However we've seen
you guys use him in a myriad of ways. How
valuable is it to have a Swiss Army life like Deebo.
Speaker 2 (03:23):
Sam Yeah, he's He's an incredible competitor, he really is.
And uh, you haven't seen all the things by any.
Speaker 3 (03:30):
Stretch out of that he can do. Uh.
Speaker 2 (03:32):
Hell, he'd make a hell of a nickel a safety
linebacker half the time, Blitzer. But I think you're seeing
like his whole skill set and so and a number
of it is excellent. It's a receiver, it's you know,
on a kick return, it's getting the ball out of
the backfield. It's all of those, which makes defending a
player like that so damn difficult because he's not in
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a location where you might traditionally play man to man
or play on somebody. So having a guy that can
do different jobs. Think of it in basketball, where like
why is the five bringing the ball.
Speaker 3 (04:07):
Up the court?
Speaker 2 (04:07):
Like it's not supposed to happen, Like okay, but this
is what we're gonna do. It makes it a real
challenge and he is a factor.
Speaker 4 (04:15):
And do you have a conference because I was kind
of thinking through it's like, well, he's kind of like
Cordell Stewart, but that seems like a disservice to me,
or you know, maybe Marshall Fock from flexibility. But again
the physicalities. Ever, do you have someone that you say, oh,
he really strikes as this kind of competitor.
Speaker 2 (04:28):
One of my favorite players had a play style and
I never coached him.
Speaker 3 (04:32):
I love coaching against him.
Speaker 2 (04:33):
Was a Kwon Bolden and there was an intensity that
he brought as a receiver that I just loved. And
Debo's different, but he has an intensity about it. So
I don't know if it's the play style logan, but
for damn sure, is the competitor the play style. The
closer it gets to the first down, the closer it
gets to the score, the more likely he's going to
get it. Yeah, those are good traits that show up
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in a lot of ways, and you have to be
a really smart player to do all.
Speaker 3 (05:01):
The things that he does.
Speaker 2 (05:03):
And he's in the backfield, he's on this side, he's
over here, he's returning kicks.
Speaker 3 (05:06):
So he has really put the work.
Speaker 2 (05:09):
In to allow himself to play this game at full speed.
Speaker 1 (05:13):
Seems like every time we sit and talk, we talk
about the test that an offensive line is going to
go through because of all these past rushers, right, Michael
Parsons last week. Now we have a defensive him, Max Crosby,
that we're going against. How do you prepare for a
guy like him and this Raiders defense?
Speaker 2 (05:25):
Yeah, it's everyone really and to be at our best, Brian,
we have to have balance. You know, when you play
a game that you're one sided, it tilts to their
advantage and that's not how we want to play for sure.
But getting back to Crosby, just like an absolute slayer man,
he's an absolute competitor, speed, length, He plays almost every
snap like he's that much of a factor. So yeah,
(05:48):
we held him in high regard, and but that is
also life in the NFL and the talented guys and
things that can do things that other people can't. And
we saw it, you know, over the like, you know,
a couple of weeks. But this is this is what
it is. And you've got to find your matchups and
neutralize those, you know, when you can.
Speaker 4 (06:06):
The football puristsould be really loves seeing you know, Brian Burns,
Micae Parsons and that Max Crossby and just how differently
they get it done. Like, what's his thing that is
different than the same mico right, like, because they they're
all effective in their own different ways, but they got
that that special pitch, that special quality. Yeah, what's this
special thing?
Speaker 2 (06:25):
I would say there's two of them that makes them special.
One Logan like his effort level and relentlessness is elite.
And they gotw hard that is to battle the you know,
the three hundred and thirty pound tackles all the time
and still have that same ability to do it again
the next play, and do it again the next play,
and do it again the next play. Players like that
(06:46):
who can just do it over and over again, like
they are so rare because it's really hard.
Speaker 3 (06:50):
To do that.
Speaker 2 (06:51):
And then he is very slippery, Yeah, so he can
really right and that's a trait in itself because it's
not the same surface. He can get lower, he can
do things that others can't. So he is unique. But
man as he loved playing. You can tell even vond
have such a good connection from all the past for
us work.
Speaker 3 (07:11):
You know they've gone through the years, but.
Speaker 2 (07:13):
He's definitely somebody that hold in high regard around our.
Speaker 3 (07:15):
League and coach.
Speaker 1 (07:16):
Sticking with our defense, you've setting your press conversation, I
want to see more commanders football. What does that mean
in regards to this defense that we're going to see.
Speaker 2 (07:23):
So yeah, just I hope you and the fans that
when they're watching just see it all over the tape.
You know, the speed, the hitting, the finishing, and when
we hit those markers, that's when we're at our best.
And so I just want to see that in every phase,
every play. Make sure like, hey, that's how we get
down all the time. And it's super challenging to do.
And but we have really high standards as a group
(07:45):
and I'm certain that we'll meet them.
Speaker 4 (07:47):
And I guess my question would be, is like how
do you do that? Like is I you know, I'm
I came from a different era a little bit of
football where it was like, if you want to get tougher,
we did tough things. But now the restrictions are a
little bit different. How do you guys make sure that
that gets across every single day in practice?
Speaker 2 (08:02):
Well, good news. I don't have any question about our toughness.
I mean, like, I don't want you to think you
have to do more hitting. You have to finish more
and you have to make sure like your leverage is right,
you're going to take your shots on the ball. But
there is an element of just relentlessly finishing the play
and like this play, this play, and not.
Speaker 3 (08:24):
Picking and choosing when you go. I just have to go.
You never know what it's to play, right, and so.
Speaker 2 (08:29):
This might be the one and I'm going to go
and find out. And if I can't go, we got
another group to go in. And so that's why having
a rotation is so critical.
Speaker 3 (08:38):
And what makes a.
Speaker 2 (08:39):
Guy like Crosby so unusual is that he can play
that hard and almost play every play, and so it's
such a challenging thing.
Speaker 3 (08:47):
But that's what I want us to see.
Speaker 2 (08:50):
Love the attitude where we're going to be, But I
almost want to make sure that every time we get
down like that, everybody sees that. I'd to say it's
always going to go your way, but I just want
to make sure that, like our style looks intact all
the time.
Speaker 1 (09:02):
And Coach, we talked about that loss of Austin Eckler
and what that meant for the entire offense.
Speaker 3 (09:06):
Yet we look at a defense, we're losing.
Speaker 1 (09:08):
A guy and wise, who's bringing that Super Bowl champion experience?
What do you want to see from the depth Because
we have a lot of young guys on that defensive line,
they're going to get a chance to really get some
playing time. What do you want to see from that?
Speaker 2 (09:17):
Yeah, I think it's important when you're playing and you're
getting moved up, like you don't have to put the
kpe on. You have to do your role really good.
And as a young guy, I'll.
Speaker 3 (09:28):
Just do it more. I'll do it extra you like, no, man.
Speaker 2 (09:30):
Do your job really really well.
Speaker 3 (09:32):
And that is plenty.
Speaker 2 (09:33):
And that's what I want to make sure we get
across because that's the messaging. You want this opportunity so bad,
you can know it's right there and then do it
to your level at a remarkable level. But if you
try to jump outside of a gap or do something different,
then you're actually throwing a wrench in the system. So like, man,
do your thing at high level. We've got belief and
trust in the guys that are in there, and so
(09:56):
losing a guy like Whise it's a big deal. And
these other players who are going to take up some
of that space, they're ready for that.
Speaker 1 (10:03):
And Coach, we can sit and talk to you all
day long, but my favorite part of the show was
coming up film study with you and Logan Paulton. Coach,
we appreciate you previewing this game.
Speaker 3 (10:10):
We'll talk to you more in a little bit.
Speaker 1 (10:12):
Man's Family, our head coach Dan Quinn and Logan Paulston
got to get in this film on.
Speaker 3 (10:19):
Okay, command is Family.
Speaker 1 (10:20):
Before we hear more from our head coach Dan Quinn.
If you are listening on audio platforms, make sure you
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check out the film room between Logan Paulson.
Speaker 3 (10:30):
And head coach Dan Quinn. Now for more from head
coach Dan Quinch.
Speaker 1 (10:38):
Coach with Finish Grade show before we let you go,
there's a relationship in bond that you have with Pete Carroll.
You guys go way way back. Bobby Wagner has a
bond with him as well. How excited are you to
be able to compete against him again? And what makes
a guy like Pete Carroll, who's done this for so
long such a great competitor?
Speaker 2 (10:53):
Yeah, I think one. Yeah, I've got a lot of
you know, gratitude for him. And I a defensive line
coach for a long time in the NFL and gave
me the chance to do it as a coordinator, And
so that takes belief and it also instills confidence. Just
like a we do down to the players as a
head coach, you can also do that, you know, to
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your assistant coaches and help.
Speaker 3 (11:15):
Them develop and help them grow.
Speaker 2 (11:17):
And so I learned early on Man that he have
a philosophy and was rock solid about it. And oftentimes,
as a play caller that goes to become a coordinator. Okay,
that's all there is, but the coordinator who becomes a
head coach just you have to adapt and change and
make sure the philosophy. You're not just coaching that unit anymore,
you're coaching the entire team. And it was so clear
(11:39):
that he was connected to the entire team and I
felt that philosophy and learned it and got to live it,
and so yeah, tons of gratitude and hopefully I'll put
my own flavor on my own. But you know, ten
years ago that was a really impactful time for me
to have that kind of belief and confidence. And you know,
now I hopefully I get to pay that forward to
(11:59):
some other assistance, you know, through my time in Atlanta
and Dallas and here.
Speaker 3 (12:04):
It's one of the things I enjoyed the most.
Speaker 4 (12:06):
So is that the thing you feel like you've taken
from him as kind of that energy and that passion.
I mean, because one of the things that always struck
me as a player, it was just your ability, like
you just love of the environment and to create an
environment that everybody loves. And I always assumed you got
that from Pete. Is that something you from me?
Speaker 3 (12:21):
I think it probably was enhanced there.
Speaker 2 (12:26):
And I'd always enjoyed the coaching, the relationships, the energy
that went to it.
Speaker 3 (12:30):
But he was really impactful.
Speaker 2 (12:32):
Man, do it in your own authentic way, and I thought,
what a great way to go about it. But having
a philosophy not just defense about the whole team. How
do you want the whole thing to look how should
it run? In like a little four year span, I'd
worked for two excellent head coaches and Nick Saban and
Pete Carroll wanted to the Dolphins and one of the Seahawks,
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and they did it in different ways, but man, they
were rock solid and a philosophy. I think as any
leader and like, you better explain the of how you
want things done and how it's going to go. And
those two were super clear at that and so it's
no surprise that they did as well as they did
because there wasn't gray area, there wasn't ambiguity. It was
this is how we're going to go about our business.
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Didn't mean they did it the same. In fact, they
were very different. But they were both so successful because
they didn't, you know, they didn't have to be anybody else.
They were exactly, you know, the same all the time.
And that was a big lesson.
Speaker 3 (13:25):
Coach.
Speaker 1 (13:25):
We are so excited for today's match up against the
Las Vegas Race.
Speaker 3 (13:28):
Think you were taking the time with us. This is
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Speaker 1 (13:31):
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AI Command Center studio
Come into the game plan. We're here in Big Bear
AI Command centered studio and we're here with our head coach,
Gan Quinn and the legend Loblegan Pauls and I'm your host,
Brian Cope Junior and coach. We talked last week about
the short run around. Now we had a little bit
of extra time. Yes, how did you utilize that extra time?
Speaker 2 (00:28):
Yeah, after two games you want to see some of
the things that have gone well with the things that
you want to apply.
Speaker 3 (00:34):
And so it's not a buye. It's not that.
Speaker 2 (00:36):
But we're only two games in and so what are
the things skill wise we want to improve on, scheme wise,
and it's really functioning as a whole group. That's the
communication any good unit. You got to put these times
in together. This needs more attention. This we need to
do more of and that's what we did.
Speaker 4 (00:54):
So, as you said, it's not a buye and obviously
the timeframe is different.
Speaker 3 (00:56):
Yep.
Speaker 4 (00:57):
But how and again I'm assuming you always self scout
and are looking for the corrections, like how is it
different than like a regular week? You know what I'm
saying that way, because yeah, the extra day is in there.
Sometimes it's a player. I was like, this is weird
because it's not really a day off, you know what
I'm saying.
Speaker 2 (01:08):
Yeah, So we wanted to come back make corrections from
two games on a Monday.
Speaker 3 (01:14):
What parts needed more attention, what parts needed more Thursday?
I got you, I got you.
Speaker 2 (01:19):
So we put two games into one in terms of
corrections and things we want to nail. And that's what
we really dug into because as you're getting started, the
best of the best teams function well as a group.
What needs more time not just your skill work individually,
but what do we need to get better as our
whole group. That's to me, when we'll be at our
best when two plus two equals five, we're communicating, we're
(01:40):
talking better, like the cohesion and so not every single
part needs more time, but the things that do you
shine a light on and coach.
Speaker 1 (01:48):
As we look at this offense, we lost a big
member of it, a true leader, yes, in Austin Eckler.
But whenever you lose a player, it's a chance for
the other guys to step up. Those other guys on
that depth chart, how excited you need to see what
this running back room can you with this extra opportunity Yeah, it's.
Speaker 2 (02:01):
Hard because in the NFL you hear the next man
up and like that's good for the outside, but internally
it's way bigger than that.
Speaker 3 (02:07):
You know, often made a huge impact.
Speaker 2 (02:09):
Here on and off the field, the performance, the standards,
the professionals, and the teammate. So when those moments happen,
it won't be just one. But at the running back
spot specifically, we're really excited about this group.
Speaker 3 (02:22):
Man.
Speaker 2 (02:22):
You've heard us talk about this group where we're at
what we can do, and so we are fired up
to see you know, guys are unique, they're different, and
we'll feature them in that way, but we are very,
very excited to see them really let it rip.
Speaker 4 (02:36):
And we've talked a lot about Bill and obviously Chris
Rodriguez had a great preseason. But a guy that's kind
of just mister steady Eddy that's been here, kind of
mister consistent as McNichols. Can you talk about what makes
him unique and like the experience love he brings to
the group.
Speaker 2 (02:47):
Yeah, he was such an important person. He's he's one
of the glue guys here. He just if you want
to look at it, doing it right over and over,
that's the professional. He does not get tired of doing
it right again and again on offense, on special teams,
and like to have another person like that, you know,
in Bill's ear going through it, given examples, going through
(03:07):
it again. That's a great teammate and he is definitely
that and more.
Speaker 1 (03:12):
You talk about great leaders, and you talk about great teammates.
I think of Deeble Samuel Senior. Yes, he's only been
here for a short amount of time. However we've seen
you guys use him in a myriad of ways. How
valuable is it to have a Swiss Army life like Deebo.
Speaker 2 (03:23):
Sam Yeah, he's He's an incredible competitor, he really is.
And uh, you haven't seen all the things by any.
Speaker 3 (03:30):
Stretch out of that he can do. Uh.
Speaker 2 (03:32):
Hell, he'd make a hell of a nickel a safety
linebacker half the time, Blitzer. But I think you're seeing
like his whole skill set and so and a number
of it is excellent. It's a receiver, it's you know,
on a kick return, it's getting the ball out of
the backfield. It's all of those, which makes defending a
player like that so damn difficult because he's not in
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a location where you might traditionally play man to man
or play on somebody. So having a guy that can
do different jobs. Think of it in basketball, where like
why is the five bringing the ball.
Speaker 3 (04:07):
Up the court?
Speaker 2 (04:07):
Like it's not supposed to happen, Like okay, but this
is what we're gonna do. It makes it a real
challenge and he is a factor.
Speaker 4 (04:15):
And do you have a conference because I was kind
of thinking through it's like, well, he's kind of like
Cordell Stewart, but that seems like a disservice to me,
or you know, maybe Marshall Fock from flexibility. But again
the physicalities. Ever, do you have someone that you say, oh,
he really strikes as this kind of competitor.
Speaker 2 (04:28):
One of my favorite players had a play style and
I never coached him.
Speaker 3 (04:32):
I love coaching against him.
Speaker 2 (04:33):
Was a Kwon Bolden and there was an intensity that
he brought as a receiver that I just loved. And
Debo's different, but he has an intensity about it. So
I don't know if it's the play style logan, but
for damn sure, is the competitor the play style. The
closer it gets to the first down, the closer it
gets to the score, the more likely he's going to
get it. Yeah, those are good traits that show up
(04:57):
in a lot of ways, and you have to be
a really smart player to do all.
Speaker 3 (05:01):
The things that he does.
Speaker 2 (05:03):
And he's in the backfield, he's on this side, he's
over here, he's returning kicks.
Speaker 3 (05:06):
So he has really put the work.
Speaker 2 (05:09):
In to allow himself to play this game at full speed.
Speaker 1 (05:13):
Seems like every time we sit and talk, we talk
about the test that an offensive line is going to
go through because of all these past rushers, right, Michael
Parsons last week. Now we have a defensive him, Max Crosby,
that we're going against. How do you prepare for a
guy like him and this Raiders defense?
Speaker 2 (05:25):
Yeah, it's everyone really and to be at our best, Brian,
we have to have balance. You know, when you play
a game that you're one sided, it tilts to their
advantage and that's not how we want to play for sure.
But getting back to Crosby, just like an absolute slayer man,
he's an absolute competitor, speed, length, He plays almost every
snap like he's that much of a factor. So yeah,
(05:48):
we held him in high regard, and but that is
also life in the NFL and the talented guys and
things that can do things that other people can't. And
we saw it, you know, over the like, you know,
a couple of weeks. But this is this is what
it is. And you've got to find your matchups and
neutralize those, you know, when you can.
Speaker 4 (06:06):
The football puristsould be really loves seeing you know, Brian Burns,
Micae Parsons and that Max Crossby and just how differently
they get it done. Like, what's his thing that is
different than the same mico right, like, because they they're
all effective in their own different ways, but they got
that that special pitch, that special quality. Yeah, what's this
special thing?
Speaker 2 (06:25):
I would say there's two of them that makes them special.
One Logan like his effort level and relentlessness is elite.
And they gotw hard that is to battle the you know,
the three hundred and thirty pound tackles all the time
and still have that same ability to do it again
the next play, and do it again the next play,
and do it again the next play. Players like that
(06:46):
who can just do it over and over again, like
they are so rare because it's really hard.
Speaker 3 (06:50):
To do that.
Speaker 2 (06:51):
And then he is very slippery, Yeah, so he can
really right and that's a trait in itself because it's
not the same surface. He can get lower, he can
do things that others can't. So he is unique. But
man as he loved playing. You can tell even vond
have such a good connection from all the past for
us work.
Speaker 3 (07:11):
You know they've gone through the years, but.
Speaker 2 (07:13):
He's definitely somebody that hold in high regard around our.
Speaker 3 (07:15):
League and coach.
Speaker 1 (07:16):
Sticking with our defense, you've setting your press conversation, I
want to see more commanders football. What does that mean
in regards to this defense that we're going to see.
Speaker 2 (07:23):
So yeah, just I hope you and the fans that
when they're watching just see it all over the tape.
You know, the speed, the hitting, the finishing, and when
we hit those markers, that's when we're at our best.
And so I just want to see that in every phase,
every play. Make sure like, hey, that's how we get
down all the time. And it's super challenging to do.
And but we have really high standards as a group
(07:45):
and I'm certain that we'll meet them.
Speaker 4 (07:47):
And I guess my question would be, is like how
do you do that? Like is I you know, I'm
I came from a different era a little bit of
football where it was like, if you want to get tougher,
we did tough things. But now the restrictions are a
little bit different. How do you guys make sure that
that gets across every single day in practice?
Speaker 2 (08:02):
Well, good news. I don't have any question about our toughness.
I mean, like, I don't want you to think you
have to do more hitting. You have to finish more
and you have to make sure like your leverage is right,
you're going to take your shots on the ball. But
there is an element of just relentlessly finishing the play
and like this play, this play, and not.
Speaker 3 (08:24):
Picking and choosing when you go. I just have to go.
You never know what it's to play, right, and so.
Speaker 2 (08:29):
This might be the one and I'm going to go
and find out. And if I can't go, we got
another group to go in. And so that's why having
a rotation is so critical.
Speaker 3 (08:38):
And what makes a.
Speaker 2 (08:39):
Guy like Crosby so unusual is that he can play
that hard and almost play every play, and so it's
such a challenging thing.
Speaker 3 (08:47):
But that's what I want us to see.
Speaker 2 (08:50):
Love the attitude where we're going to be, But I
almost want to make sure that every time we get
down like that, everybody sees that. I'd to say it's
always going to go your way, but I just want
to make sure that, like our style looks intact all
the time.
Speaker 1 (09:02):
And Coach, we talked about that loss of Austin Eckler
and what that meant for the entire offense.
Speaker 3 (09:06):
Yet we look at a defense, we're losing.
Speaker 1 (09:08):
A guy and wise, who's bringing that Super Bowl champion experience?
What do you want to see from the depth Because
we have a lot of young guys on that defensive line,
they're going to get a chance to really get some
playing time. What do you want to see from that?
Speaker 2 (09:17):
Yeah, I think it's important when you're playing and you're
getting moved up, like you don't have to put the
kpe on. You have to do your role really good.
And as a young guy, I'll.
Speaker 3 (09:28):
Just do it more. I'll do it extra you like, no, man.
Speaker 2 (09:30):
Do your job really really well.
Speaker 3 (09:32):
And that is plenty.
Speaker 2 (09:33):
And that's what I want to make sure we get
across because that's the messaging. You want this opportunity so bad,
you can know it's right there and then do it
to your level at a remarkable level. But if you
try to jump outside of a gap or do something different,
then you're actually throwing a wrench in the system. So like, man,
do your thing at high level. We've got belief and
trust in the guys that are in there, and so
(09:56):
losing a guy like Whise it's a big deal. And
these other players who are going to take up some
of that space, they're ready for that.
Speaker 1 (10:03):
And Coach, we can sit and talk to you all
day long, but my favorite part of the show was
coming up film study with you and Logan Paulton. Coach,
we appreciate you previewing this game.
Speaker 3 (10:10):
We'll talk to you more in a little bit.
Speaker 1 (10:12):
Man's Family, our head coach Dan Quinn and Logan Paulston
got to get in this film on.
Speaker 3 (10:19):
Okay, command is Family.
Speaker 1 (10:20):
Before we hear more from our head coach Dan Quinn.
If you are listening on audio platforms, make sure you
go to Commands YouTube page right now so you can
check out the film room between Logan Paulson.
Speaker 3 (10:30):
And head coach Dan Quinn. Now for more from head
coach Dan Quinch.
Speaker 1 (10:38):
Coach with Finish Grade show before we let you go,
there's a relationship in bond that you have with Pete Carroll.
You guys go way way back. Bobby Wagner has a
bond with him as well. How excited are you to
be able to compete against him again? And what makes
a guy like Pete Carroll, who's done this for so
long such a great competitor?
Speaker 2 (10:53):
Yeah, I think one. Yeah, I've got a lot of
you know, gratitude for him. And I a defensive line
coach for a long time in the NFL and gave
me the chance to do it as a coordinator, And
so that takes belief and it also instills confidence. Just
like a we do down to the players as a
head coach, you can also do that, you know, to
(11:14):
your assistant coaches and help.
Speaker 3 (11:15):
Them develop and help them grow.
Speaker 2 (11:17):
And so I learned early on Man that he have
a philosophy and was rock solid about it. And oftentimes,
as a play caller that goes to become a coordinator. Okay,
that's all there is, but the coordinator who becomes a
head coach just you have to adapt and change and
make sure the philosophy. You're not just coaching that unit anymore,
you're coaching the entire team. And it was so clear
(11:39):
that he was connected to the entire team and I
felt that philosophy and learned it and got to live it,
and so yeah, tons of gratitude and hopefully I'll put
my own flavor on my own. But you know, ten
years ago that was a really impactful time for me
to have that kind of belief and confidence. And you know,
now I hopefully I get to pay that forward to
(11:59):
some other assistance, you know, through my time in Atlanta
and Dallas and here.
Speaker 3 (12:04):
It's one of the things I enjoyed the most.
Speaker 4 (12:06):
So is that the thing you feel like you've taken
from him as kind of that energy and that passion.
I mean, because one of the things that always struck
me as a player, it was just your ability, like
you just love of the environment and to create an
environment that everybody loves. And I always assumed you got
that from Pete. Is that something you from me?
Speaker 3 (12:21):
I think it probably was enhanced there.
Speaker 2 (12:26):
And I'd always enjoyed the coaching, the relationships, the energy
that went to it.
Speaker 3 (12:30):
But he was really impactful.
Speaker 2 (12:32):
Man, do it in your own authentic way, and I thought,
what a great way to go about it. But having
a philosophy not just defense about the whole team. How
do you want the whole thing to look how should
it run? In like a little four year span, I'd
worked for two excellent head coaches and Nick Saban and
Pete Carroll wanted to the Dolphins and one of the Seahawks,
(12:53):
and they did it in different ways, but man, they
were rock solid and a philosophy. I think as any
leader and like, you better explain the of how you
want things done and how it's going to go. And
those two were super clear at that and so it's
no surprise that they did as well as they did
because there wasn't gray area, there wasn't ambiguity. It was
this is how we're going to go about our business.
(13:13):
Didn't mean they did it the same. In fact, they
were very different. But they were both so successful because
they didn't, you know, they didn't have to be anybody else.
They were exactly, you know, the same all the time.
And that was a big lesson.
Speaker 3 (13:25):
Coach.
Speaker 1 (13:25):
We are so excited for today's match up against the
Las Vegas Race.
Speaker 3 (13:28):
Think you were taking the time with us. This is
the game plan with coach Dan Quinn.
Speaker 1 (13:31):
But DQ Logan Paulson, I'm your host, Brian Covill Jr's
see other Day Northwest Stadium. The game plan with dan Quinn,
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