Dan Quinn strikes again!
Newly signed linebacker of the decade Bobby Wagner didn’t surprise anyone when he made it clear with the media Friday, that new Commanders head coach Dan Quinn was a major reason he came to Washington. In addition, his former Seattle Seahawks linebacker coach, Ken Norton Jr, is also a major factor in why Wagner is now a Commander.
“I think DQ (Dan Quinn) does an amazing job of just putting all the players in right positions and you know, getting the best out of everybody. N’s (Norton’s) one of my favorite coaches of all time, so that was enough for me.”
Turning 34 in June, Wagner has a lot of miles on him. So, Washington only signed him to a one-year deal. He was asked Friday what he brings to the Commanders at this point of his career. “I feel like I bring a leader, somebody you can depend on. A playmaker, somebody that’s going to be an extension of the coaches.”
Wagner is already planning for life after the NFL. He is determined to earn a degree (MBA) at Howard University and started the program in January online. He had planned on doing his classwork online but said, “That might change now.” Wagner is thinking that he has now signed with Washington and might attend the classes in person at Howard.
Wagner is also excited about the Commanders’ signing Carolina Panthers’ linebacker Frankie Luvu this week. Wagner expressed Friday that the two have previously worked out together in Seattle. He is high on Luvu and is excited about working together in the middle of the Commanders’ defense.
Wagner will be wearing jersey No. 54. The number was last worn by long snapper Camaron Cheeseman.