Washington coach Dan Quinn has coached some excellent cornerbacks during his NFL career. On Tuesday, he added another top-flight cornerback to his coaching resume when the Commanders traded for four-time Pro Bowler Marshon Lattimore.
The 28-year-old gives Washington a true No. 1 cornerback for its defense for the stretch run. The 7-2 Commanders have played much better on defense in recent weeks but had some concerns at cornerback, specifically due to the lack of Emmanuel Forbes’ development. Lattimore addresses Washington’s biggest weakness.
So, what did Quinn think of the move?
“I think first, for [GM] Adam [Peters] and his group, and you’ve heard us say it like, we’re going to keep competing in every way we can, and this was another example of how to go do that,” Quinn said in an appearance on “Moving the Chains” on SiriusXM NFL Radio.
Quinn explained what the Commanders were getting in Lattimore.
“We love the toughness, his ability to play man to man and guard people. I had firsthand experience of being on the other sideline against him during some years in Atlanta. So, for him to want to go battle some of these guys he’s had to take on as a No. 1 receiver, that’s a big deal. If we had a chance to elevate who we are and how we go about doing our business, we’re going to do that. So, we’re really pumped to have him here. Ironically, he was college teammates with some of the guys we have here in Noah Brown and Terry McLaurin and others. So, we’re really pumped to add him to the crew.”
“We’re really pumped to add him to the crew”
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It’s unclear when Lattimore will make his Washington debut. He’s missed time this season with a nagging hamstring injury. The Commanders host the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, followed by a trip to Philadelphia to face the Eagles on Thursday Night Football.
