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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. […]

Jayden Daneisl will make his NFL premier as the Washington Commanders face the New York Jets. It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Commanders-Jets prediction and pick. After a great career at LSU and Arizona State, Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Jayden Daniels will get his first test of his NFL career. Dan […]

The main goal of the Las Vegas Raiders in the first season of the Tom Telesco/Antonio Pierce era is to make the postseason. Anything else past that, such as winning the AFC West, would be a solid bonus. So, as Raiders training camp continues to unfold, Telesco has been busy looking for ways to improve […]

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 […]

Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith suffered one of the most gruesome injuries in the history of the NFL. That is saying a lot, considering the high frequency of injuries in football. Smith, who played pro football for the San Francisco 49ers and the Washington Commanders (then the Washington Redskins) fractured his right leg during a […]

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 defensive tackle Jonathan Allen has seen a lot of changes since he was drafted by the team in 2017. New quarterbacks, new team names, and new coaches have all come through during Allen’s time, but he feels like this year may be the best he’s ever been a part of. Sitting down with […]

Knee-deep in training camp, the Washington Commanders have enjoyed positive signs. Their fans have taken the brunt of Davante Adams’ negative words. And the Commanders have troubles in the form of three players struggling early during NFL training camp. On the list are safety Darrick Forrest, tackle Braden Daniels and running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. […]

To find success in the 2024 NFL season, the Washington Commanders will need certain players to step up. And head coach Dan Quinn will need to navigate a tough assignment. But like every other NFL team, the Commanders have two players on the roster bubble who must shine in preseason to make the team. On […]

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 […]

Washington Commanders fans might want to cover their ears and look away from this news. In a recent episode of Hot Ones, Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams told Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown that he considers Commanders fans to be one of his least favorite fanbases in the NFL. The Raiders […]

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 […]

The Washington Commanders are on the rise. They drafted their quarterback of the future in Jayden Daniels and made a number of marquee signings. But now the real work starts. Washington went just 4-13 last year. They shifted their roster and overhauled their coaching staff. They have to make progress and that starts in training […]

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 […]

The Washington Commanders and their fans are obviously pumped to have selected Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, but he wasn’t the only potential star that the team selected in the draft. The team’s second pick of the draft ended up being talented defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton, who was […]

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 […]

When the defense is abysmal but the first pick in the draft is a quarterback, the team plans to ride the offensive wave and hope the defense gets a surfboard. That’s where the Washington Commanders landed, and why one surprising player who could make or break the Commanders’ 2024 NFL season comes from the offensive […]

With a new head coach, front office and quarterback, the Washington Commanders are hoping to turn a new leaf entering the 2024 campaign. However, the Commanders will have to do so without one of their top 2024 NFL Draft picks. Defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton was placed on the Non-Football Injury list on Friday, via Ian […]

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 […]

One thing that helped push former head coach Ron Rivera out the door with the Washington Commanders came in the form of drafting Emmanuel Forbes in last year’s first round. Rivera tried to hang on to the idea of Forbes becoming a standout, even late in the 2023 season. But Forbes turned into a bust, […]

The Washington Commanders are entering a new era of ownership. Team President Jason Wright and owner Josh Harris have agreed on one of the biggest overhauls in terms of leadership post-Dan Snyder. However, it looks like one of these two is going to have to leave the organization. Who will collaborate with Dan Quinn and […]

As the Washington Commanders prepare for what they hope will be an exciting 2024 season under new head coach Dan Quinn, finding ways to strengthen the roster is a critical component of their plans. One way to improve is by identifying potential trade candidates entering the 2024 training camp. It should be noted these are […]

It’s hard to blame Dan Quinn for wanting another shot as an NFL head coach. With his team practically clearing space for the 2016 season Lombardi Trophy the Falcons coughed up a 28-3 lead to the Patriots. But whether he can right that wrong with the Washington Commanders is an even bigger challenge than you […]

Welcome to 2024, where the Washington Commanders’ roster manipulation is infinitely more interesting than at any time in the finally-over Ron Rivera era. Under new general manager Adam Peters and new head coach Dan Quinn, finding three cut candidates ahead of NFL training camp is a little less cut and dried. First, this is Peters’ […]

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 […]

What is the perfect way to honor your dad? For University of North Carolina volleyball standout Jackie Taylor, the answer came easy. Taylor chose jersey No. 21 to honor former Washington Commanders’ safety Sean Taylor, who was murdered in 2007 at the height of what had been a standout NFL career. The Tar Heels’ account […]

Three hundred. Yep. OK, OK. I’m out then. And Austin Ekeler left Los Angeles and made his free-agent way to play for the Washington Commanders, who enter the 2024 season with high hopes under a new head coach and high-potential rookie quarterback. His reason for leaving the Chargers hinted at what his role with the […]

Just months after what was the best season of his young NFL career, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is at the center of what has been the most tumultuous and tense standoff between player and organization this offseason. What started back in April around the NFL Draft, when rumors were rampant that the […]

For a franchise that never seems to fill out the roster correctly, suggesting one perfect move the Washington Commanders need to make before 2024 training camp is a challenging exercise. The Commanders perpetually have a glaring weakness. And this year it could be wide receiver. Surprise! What a shock for a troubled organization. The Commanders […]

When Daniel Snyder was looking to sell the Washington Commanders, there were lots of names that weren’t mentioned as potential buyers, but in reality, only a select few have billions of dollars to spare to buy a football team. One of those people thought to be in the running to buy the Washington franchise was […]

The Washington Commanders head into the new NFL season with some intriguing rookies who will push veterans for roles and playing time after a productive 2024 NFL Draft. It’s been nine years since the Commanders franchise last had a winning record, so bringing in new blood to up the overall talent level is crucial. For […]

The 2024 NFL offseason has been nothing short of eventful for the Washington Commanders. Amid the flurry of transactions and strategic decisions, one move stands out for its sheer audacity and potential for high risk: the acquisition of quarterback Marcus Mariota. Many have questioned whether this gamble will pay off for a franchise desperate to […]