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Saturday saw some exciting play from rookie quarterbacks as while Caleb Williams looked solid in his small sample size, Washington Commanders signal-caller Jayden Daniels looked like a star in his preseason debut. There was specifically one play that stood out to Commanders head coach Dan Quinn that compared Daniels to the hit movie “Top Gun” […]

There was an air of anticipation among the Washington Commanders for Saturday’s preseason opener against the New York Jets, as No. 2 overall draft pick Jayden Daniels was set to make his (unofficial) NFL debut at MetLife Stadium. Not only did he shine during his brief time on the field, but he also marked the […]

A tight 20-17 loss to the New York Jets shouldn’t spoil the Washington Commanders’ preseason. Running back Austin Ekeler noted after the game that rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels called an audible at the line, leading to a 42-yard dot to Dyami Brown down the right sideline. The first-year signal-caller only played the team’s opening drive. […]

The Washington Commanders opened their 2024 NFL preseason Saturday afternoon against the New York Jets at FedEx Field. All eyes were on Jayden Daniels, the Commanders’ second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, as the young quarterback made his much-anticipated debut. Jayden Daniels, a 23-year-old quarterback from LSU, took the field for a single […]

Washington Commanders fans know the value of patience. They have been waiting out an uncertain and underwhelming quarterback situation for a while now. They are ready for rookie Jayden Daniels to usher in a new era and will therefore tolerate the inevitable growing pains that come during the 2024-25 NFL season. The thing is, though, […]

After being selected with the second overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, there’s quite a bit of hype surrounding Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. And on Saturday afternoon, fans will get to see him in game action for the first time when the Commanders open their preseason slate against the New York Jets. […]

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said that quarterback Jayden Daniels has earned the right to be the first quarterback for the team’s preseason opener on Saturday against the New York Jets, according to JP Finlay of NBC 4 Sports. Dan Quinn said that Jayden Daniels has “surpassed my expectations of the readiness, of the […]

Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders are currently gearing up for the 2024 NFL season, which is slated to begin in just about a month. Daniels was the second quarterback off of the board this past NFL Draft behind only Caleb Williams, and fans are hopeful that he will be able to resurrect […]

The Washington Commanders open their preseason on the road, visiting the New York Jets next weekend. Leading up to the Commanders’ preseason opener, everyone wants to know if rookie sensation Jayden Daniels will start or even play at all vs. the Jets. So with Washington having another week of practice before taking on New York, […]

Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has been settling in to Washington, DC. As training camp is underway, Daniels received a piece of advice about the area from a famous DC native and Commanders superfan. In a Fanatics ad that dropped on Wednesday morning featuring celebrities and other super fans recording videos for some of […]

Training camp is a time for roster and position battles, and the Washington Commanders have their share. It’s part of the big challenge facing new head coach Dan Quinn. But there’s good news from D.C. in the form of three surprising developments from the Commanders 2024 NFL training camp. At the top of the list […]

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has his work cut out for him in his first season in the nation’s capital. His chores include determining when to start his prized rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. But Daniels will surely love Quinn’s review of new tight end Zach Ertz. ESPN Commanders’ reporter John Keim posted a quote […]

It’s fair to say that in Ron Rivera’s four years as the head coach in Washington, the Commanders’ quarterback situation was far from ideal. Case in point, in the 67 games that Rivera coached in D.C., the following eight quarterbacks got starts: Alex Smith, Dwayne Haskins, Kyle Allen, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Taylor Heinicke, Garrett Gilbert, Carson […]

The Washington Commanders are starting training camp, and it appears the jury is still out on who will be the team’s Week 1 starter. Commanders coach Dan Quinn is not committing to naming Jayden Daniels his starting quarterback. “When he’s ready we’ll know and he will know,” Quinn said, per NBC Sports in Washington. Daniels […]

The Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders will most likely start their high profile rookie draft picks Jayden Daniels and Caleb Williams at some point this season, which could be a smart move according to former Pittsburgh Steeler and NFL analyst Ryan Clark. Clark believes that the key to success could lie in the hands of […]

Daniel Jones being on the hot seat for the New York Giants is hardly anything new. The team is bound to make a big move for a new quarterback at some point. They almost did in the 2024 NFL Draft. Jones’ only competition for his job coming into next season are Drew Lock, who signed […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been in the news all offseason over speculation about trading star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. He is due a long-term contract extension and is playing on the fifth-year option in 2024. Contract negotiations have been at a standstill, which has led to the trade rumors. One NFL insider shed some […]

Although there is hope among football fans in the nation’s capital that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk may soon be referred to as Washington Commanders wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, the All-Pro wide receiver continues to make it clear that he believes that playing in the Bay Area is what is best for him, even […]

Two players need to set the tone for the Washington Commanders in 2024, and fans will love Terry McLaurin’s rave review of rookie Jayden Daniels. It puts these dynamic offensive pieces on the same page from Day 1. McLaurin is a sixth-year veteran while Daniels was the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL Draft. […]

The Washington Commanders took LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick of the NFL Draft in April and are hoping he will put an end to their perennial suffering under center. New head coach Dan Quinn hasn’t handed Daniels the starting job just yet, but he is already enamored with the youngster. “He’s […]

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is entering the final year of his deal, which has prompted rampant trade speculation. Now, a recent phone call he filmed with his former Arizona State teammate and current Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is making waves. #49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk to Jayden Daniels, via his TikTok: “They […]

The Washington Commanders are far from a hot pick or even a dark horse pick to make the playoffs this season, but great watching options abound for fans of the franchise and high ceiling football talent. The Commanders of course brought in former Heisman winner Jayden Daniels to be their quarterback of the future this […]

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels may not be guaranteed the starting job, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t getting paid. Daniels has landed a four-year, $37.75 million contract that includes a $24.3 million signing bonus, his agent Ron Butler told Ian Rapoport of NFL media. Daniels, who was selected by the Commanders with the second […]

Back in April, the Washington Commanders selected Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Jayden Daniels with the 2nd overall pick in the NFL Draft. It was a pick that seemingly signified the beginning of a new era of football in Washington, one marked by the arrival of young, dynamic franchise quarterback — the likes of which Washington […]

The Washington Commanders are not just preparing for a new season but are also in a fresh phase. They have a new quarterback in rookie Jayden Daniels, whom Washington picked second overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. As a team viewed by many heading into the draft needy of a signal-caller, Washington is expecting a […]

New Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler is tasked with making quarterback Jayden Daniels’ transition to the NFL, and a recent miscommunication on a read during practice followed by a conversation between the two has Ekeler believing in his new quarterback, comparing Daniels to Phillip Rivers and Justin Herbert from Ekeler’s days with the Los […]

The Washington Commanders look to bolster their roster for the 2024 NFL season. As such, the front office is faced with the crucial task of identifying key trade targets who can elevate the team’s performance. With an interesting young core and a fan base hungry for success, the Commanders have the potential to make significant […]

With the release of all 32 NFL teams’ schedules, teams like the Washington Commanders now know what lies ahead of them for the upcoming 2024 season. All things will be new in Washington once the 2024 season begins. Well, most things will be new anyway, at least two of the more important things when it […]

There are quite a few rookie quarterbacks that NFL franchises are betting on going into the 2024 NFL season, and many of them got to hear from legendary New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady regarding how they should carry themselves in their rookie seasons and throughout their whole careers. “When you have 53 guys on […]

With a new general manager, head coach and new quarterback, the Washington Commanders have fully hit the reset button heading into the 2024 campaign. NFL Hall of Famer Peyton Manning has taken notice and has admired Washington’s offseason strategy. The Commanders landed their quarterback of the future when they drafted Jayden Daniels with the No. […]

The Washington Commanders were thrilled to select Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. They had their pick of every QB other than Caleb Williams in a loaded QB class. Washington selected Daniels in part because of his electric rushing ability. Now that rookie minicamps are up and running around […]

The Washington Commanders are beginning their Jayden Daniels era after drafting him with the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. They are starting to make moves for the roster around him, including on the depth chart behind him by releasing Jake Fromm. The Commanders announced that they released Fromm on Tuesday afternoon. He […]

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers and Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels are both headed into their rookie campaigns after playing together at LSU. The two formed quite a bond with the Tigers and both ended up being top-10 picks in this year’s NFL Draft. Daniels went No. 2, and Nabers went sixth overall. […]

The Washington Commanders suddenly feel bullish on their future after the drafting of Jayden Daniels at number two in the 2024 NFL Draft this past April and plenty of other talented young players in the pipeline. New head coach Dan Quinn is another reason for optimism, along with camaraderie building within the team. One such […]

In the ever-competitive landscape of the NFL, the Washington Commanders have made a bold move by drafting Jayden Daniels. Of course, he is a dynamic quarterback with a promising future. The anticipation surrounding his debut is palpable. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how his skills translate to the professional level. With a […]

The Washington Commanders selected their quarterback of the future last month, taking LSU standout and reigning Heisman winner Jayden Daniels at No. 2 overall. At No. 6 meanwhile, the New York Giants selected his Tigers teammate, wide receiver Malik Nabers. These two formed a lethal partnership in Baton Rouge, but now they will be opponents. […]

The Washington Commanders selected Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Daniels will lead the Commanders into a new era under new leadership and with a heavily revamped roster. During a recent appearance on All Facts No Brakes with Keyshawn Johnson, Daniels spoke on his connection to C.J. Stroud as […]

The Washington Commanders were set up to exit the 2024 NFL Draft with an absolute haul. That’s exactly what they did. Not only did they have the second overall pick, which they used on LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels but they didn’t stop there. The Commanders would up with three second-round picks and two thirds to […]

The Washington Commanders have boldly marked their territory in the 2024 NFL Draft, selecting a cadre of players poised to potentially revolutionize the team’s prospects. Following a tumultuous season filled with varied successes and challenges, the organization has strategically recruited new talent aimed at making a significant and swift contribution. With a total of nine […]