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The Washington Commanders were on the road for their second preseason game, visiting the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. They lost tonight’s exhibition game, down 17-13. Dan Quinn talked to reporters after the game, and there are a lot of things that the team needs to improve on before the regular season starts. Jayden Daniels was only getting one drive, whether that was the three plays he got, or 10+ on a longer series. Daniels said he gets paid to play football, but he only plays when he’s up. Quin and Daniels both mentioned the focus is on Week 1 in Philadelphia for Daniels, and other starters who have had limited snaps in the preseason. Dan Quinn and Jayden Daniels talk about playing one drive against the Lions Dan Quinn and Jayden Daniels talk after today’s game Quinn talked about the offensive line which has been a major concern for fans due to injuries, and uncertainty at the center position. He admitted they need to figure out center, with Nick Allegretti’s injury setback complicating the team’s plans. Julian Good-Jones started with Jayden Daniels today and he was not good enough for that opportunity. Quinn did praise the play from Brandon Coleman and Sam Cosmi. Coleman is taking over at left tackle for the injured Laremy Tunsil, and Cosmi is coming back from another injury-shortened season.