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  2. Daniel Patrick Quinn is an American professional football coach who is the head coach for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League. He came to prominence as the defensive coordinator of the Seattle Seahawks from 2013 to 2014, helping craft a Cover 3 defense that featured the Legion of Boom secondary. Under Quinn, Seattle made two consecutive Super Bowl appearances, winning the franchise's first in Super Bowl XLVIII.
    BornSeptember 11, 1970 · Morristown, New Jersey, U.S.
    PositionHead coach
    High schoolMorristown (Morristown)
    CollegeSalisbury (1989–1993)
     From Legion of Boom to Dallas Cowboys
    From Legion of Boom to Dallas Cowboys
    Dan Quinn is a respected defensive coach in the NFL, but he had a humble start as a player and a coach. Here is his career story.
    Early life

    Quinn was born on September 11, 1970, in Morristown, New Jersey. He grew up in nearby Morris Township and played football at Morristown High School before graduating in 1989. Quinn attended Salisbury University, … See more

    Career

    Quinn began his coaching career with the William & Mary Tribe football team in 1994 and at Virginia Military Institute in 1995, working with their defensive lines. From 1996 to 1999, Quinn served as the defensive li… See more

    Personal life

    Quinn met his wife Stacey while attending Salisbury University. He is Catholic. See more

     
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