One Cowboys defender is watching Dan Quinn change the culture for the Commanders, much to his immediate surprise.

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has praised the team's full-game intensity as key to defeating the Detroit Lions.

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One year ago the Carolina Panthers were searching for their next head coach to replace Frank Reich, who had been fired after just 11 games on the job. Among the candidates they brought in for an interview was Dan Quinn,

When he returned to the NFL after two years in Gainesville, Quinn gained notice by leading the Seahawks' defense in 2013, when they won the Super Bowl. After just two years as Seattle's defensive coordinator, Quinn got his first head coaching job with the Falcons.

The Washington Commanders are in the NFC championship game after going 12-5 in the regular season and winning two playoff games.

From Dan Quinn and Kellen Moore to Dorance Armstrong and Neville Gallimore, former Cowboys were all over the scene.

Quinn was Ryan's Falcons head coach from 2015-2020, including in 2016 when Ryan won MVP, and the Falcons won the NFC

The Eagles and Commanders will meet for the third time this year in Sunday's NFC championship game, with the winner advancing to the Super Bowl.

The Washington Commanders are using coaches, players and motivation from the Dallas Cowboys on their improbable run to the NFC Championship Game.

Whitt has played a key role on Dan Quinn’s staff in Washington, helping the Commanders reach the NFC Championship Game.