A parent enjoys hearing their child declare the values they’ve been taught. So, this week, Commanders players have been heard declaring their beliefs.
Veteran wide receiver Jamison Crowder this week said, “It’s definitely been a different vibe — just the atmosphere, the culture is different.”
“A lot of that’s a credit to DQ (Dan Quinn) and what he’s done to kind of restructure and revamp the energy in the building.”
Sam Cosmi spoke out as well in support of Quinn.
“We’ve been through the wringer, for sure,” Cosmi said. “It’s nice to be on the other end of something special.” Cosmi also said he is learning to play for someone other than himself, which matters more.
So, on Tuesday, Quinn was asked to convey this thought upon hearing Cosmi talk highly of the new culture Quinn has brought to the team.
“Yeah, that’s awesome to hear because it is about the connection. And if the connection is stronger, the commitment is also stronger. And so, when he and his teammates are that connected to one another, saying, ‘Man, I’m not going to let you down. I’m absolutely going to take the extra step, go the extra mile’.”
The neighborhood, where folks are nice, is one thing, but it falls far short of brotherhood. Brotherhood is what Quinn has been talking all season to his team. In the last month, we’ve heard many players now buying in talking about the brotherhood Quinn has brought to this team.
“There’s a big difference between brotherhood and neighborhood, ‘How you doing? Okay, good. Nice to see you,’ and you keep on walking. Brotherhood, you don’t do that, and so the fact that he (Cosmi) recognizes that connection that’s a big deal.”
