Dan Quinn cut a frustrated figure during the Washington Commanders' loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas Day. And one error too many seemed to be the final straw for a once-touted breakout candidate who has struggled to meet these raised expectations.
Quan Martin saw his snaps diminish significantly in Week 17 after the Commanders watched the third-year safety fluff his lines. Blown coverages and missed tackles once again reared their heads, further reducing confidence in his capabilities. The head coach had seen enough, giving Jeremy Reaves his reps and moving the 2023 second-round pick into a rotational role.