Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has an impressive array of physical talents, but coach Dan Quinn says what really sets Daniels apart is his work ethic.
Jayden Daniels went from being a draft afterthought to the second pick. After his breakout rookie season, why wasn't he taken first?
When the Commanders drafted Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick last April, the hope was that he'd help the team go back to being a contender in the NFC in the years to come. That hope was misguided because it only took a few months for Daniels to change the fortunes of the franchise.
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has had a special rookie season. He’s the heavy favorite to win Rookie of the Year. His athleticism frustrates defenses. He helped oversee an 8-win turnaround. He’s been money in crunchtime and just became the first rookie QB to win a road playoff game since 2012. To summarize: he’s a problem.
Jayden Daniels is getting praised around the league after leading the Washington Commanders to the NFC championship game against the odds and expectations
Respite arrived in the form of a bear-sized human in a green Eagles Starter jacket. Fletcher Cox, Ertz’s former teammate, emerged from behind a collapsible yellow barrier and swallowed Ertz in a gargantuan hug. For a few moments, there was no need to say anything or go anywhere.
It was a dream season for the Washington Commanders right up until it wasn't. The NFC Championship Game was ultimately too much against the rival Philadelphia E
The Washington Commanders were their own worst enemy as they turned the ball over three times in the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Washington was dominated by Philadelphia in the NFC championship, but it's hard not to believe this group won't be back on that stage soon.
The Commanders' had minimized errors throughout the playoffs, but that ended Sunday, when Washington had to pay for its self-inflicted mistakes.
Taking this loss pretty hard,” Daniels said. “But having those guys around and be able to just uplift other individuals in the locker room, I appreciate them a lot.”