Ninety players took their first steps towards competing for jobs this week, and while the evaluation process is far from done, there are a few who helped strengthen their case. 

Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Chinn addressed the media on July 26. Here is a full transcript of the press conference.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels addressed the media on July 26. Here is a full transcript of the press conference.

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn addressed the media before practice on July 26. Here is a full transcript of the press conference.

Daniels can't control when Quinn and general manager Adam Peters makes that decision, but he can control how he approaches it. He's choosing to use his time by embracing competition. 

Linebacker Bobby Wagner, the leader in combined tackles among active players in the league, ranked No. 59 on the annual list after being listed at No. 62 in 2023. Defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, who ranked No. 52 last year, also makes a return to the list at No. 54.  

The Commanders haven't done much tinkering with the offensive line in the first two days of training camp, but that will change as practices continue into August. The team will mix and match different players together in 11-on-11 and other team drills, occasionally giving backups reps with the starts and possibly moving players from tackle to guard and vice versa. 

Whenever Norton does talk, which apparently happens a lot, Luvu is going to listen, because his experience is an invaluable source of knowledge. 

Washington Commanders guard Sam Cosmi addressed the media after practice on July 25. Here is a full transcript of his press conference.

Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu addressed the media after practice on July 25. Here is a full transcript of the press conference.

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn addressed the media before practice on July 25. Here is a full transcript of the press conference.

As a leader in the locker room, the fresh start under a new coaching staff allows for McLaurin to aid in the overhaul of the Commanders' identity and set the standards he and his teammates will uphold both on and off the field.