Commanders' Dan Quinn praises Packers coaches ahead of Week 2 matchup

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn and his staff have been working hard in the past few days to get ready to play the Green Bay Packers in an early primetime matchup between the two NFC powerhouses.

Quinn praised the Packers coaching staff for their accomplishments ahead of tonight's Thursday Night Football meeting between Green Bay and Washington.

“A lot of gratitude, knowing that like in some small way if you know you could have an impact or help somebody improve or do their thing, like that's why I coach. So, whether that's other coaches or other players. So having that chance to elevate, man, that's a great thing to hear and certainly just makes you think of gratitude," Quinn said.

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn holds a press conference before training camp. | Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Commanders have respect for Packers

The Packers are a great test for the Commanders early in the season. Green Bay torched the Detroit Lions with a 27-13 victory in Week 1, making a statement against last year's No. 1 seed in the NFC.

The Packers and Commanders could meet in the postseason, so the Week 2 contest on Thursday Night Football could be a playoff preview in the NFC. Both coaching staffs are preparing their team throughout the year for a moment like that, so it will be interesting to see how the game is played by both sides.

Quinn knows Packers head coach Matt LaFleur well. The two worked together with the Atlanta Falcons in 2015 and 2016, when Quinn was the head coach and LaFleur was Matt Ryan's quarterback coach the year he was the league MVP.

Quinn and LaFleur have enjoyed success together and apart, but now the two are set to do battle on national television.

The Commanders and Packers will kick off at 8:15 p.m. ET inside Lambeau Field. Fans can watch the game on Amazon Prime Video.

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