How Joe Burrow, Jayden Daniels experienced similar paths from college to MNF spotlight
6 months, 1 week ago

How Joe Burrow, Jayden Daniels experienced similar paths from college to MNF spotlight

New York Times  

ASHBURN, Va. — Similar storylines are evident between the LSU Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks set to meet on “Monday Night Football.” What separates Jayden Daniels and Joe Burrow from the pack is their journeys to this starry stratosphere. “Before Burrow’s draft year, he was considered a fourth- or fifth-round pick,” said Dane Brugler, The Athletic’s draft insider. “It’s such a dependent position.” Neither Burrow nor Daniels entered college football as unknowns. “They’re confident in their ability, and to go out there to make plays with their arm or their legs.” GO DEEPER Next evolution of Bengals, Joe Burrow's offense beginning to emerge Ahead of their first face-off, Burrow said of Daniels, “He’s a dynamic player. “Joe is Joe, I’m me, two different people,” Daniels said.

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‘Best rookie year of all time?’ Jayden Daniels has the Commanders a win away from the Super Bowl
2 months, 1 week ago

‘Best rookie year of all time?’ Jayden Daniels has the Commanders a win away from the Super Bowl

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Jayden Daniels has the Washington Commanders in the NFC championship game, and his list of admirers around the league continues to grow. Stroud of the Houston Texans believes Daniels has “had the best rookie year of all time.” If he and the Commanders beat the Eagles on Sunday, Daniels would become the first rookie quarterback to lead …

With shades of Magic, Jayden Daniels steals spotlight on wild NFL weekend: Sando’s Pick Six
2 months, 2 weeks ago

With shades of Magic, Jayden Daniels steals spotlight on wild NFL weekend: Sando’s Pick Six

New York Times  

Let us count the days since the NFL’s final four teams last tasted the championship round. Kansas City Chiefs: 358 Philadelphia Eagles: 722 Buffalo Bills: 1,457 Washington Commanders: 12,062 It’s been a rough few decades for Washington, but with rookie sensation Jayden Daniels upstaging a star-studded field in the divisional round, the Commanders are back in the NFC Championship Game …

Jayden Daniels impressive in his only drive in Commanders’ 20-17 preseason-opening loss to Jets
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Jayden Daniels impressive in his only drive in Commanders’ 20-17 preseason-opening loss to Jets

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Jayden Daniels showed up for his first NFL game for Washington wearing a throwback Doug Williams jersey. 2 overall pick went out and played like the potential franchise quarterback the Commanders hope he’ll be in his only series in a 20-17 preseason-opening loss to the New York Jets on Saturday. “Hey, what better way to have …

Commanders 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: Jayden Daniels, value adds, remaining needs
11 months, 1 week ago

Commanders 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: Jayden Daniels, value adds, remaining needs

New York Times  

Nine selections, nine different positions. The picks Round Pick Name Position School 1 2 Jayden Daniels QB LSU 2 36 Johnny Newton DT Illinois 2 50 Mike Sainristil CB Michigan 2 53 Ben Sinnott TE Kansas State 3 67 Brandon Coleman OT TCU 3 100 Luke McCaffrey WR Rice 5 139 Jordan Magee LB Temple 5 161 Dominique Hampton S …

After going 2nd in the NFL draft, Jayden Daniels is Washington’s latest quarterback of the future
11 months, 1 week ago

After going 2nd in the NFL draft, Jayden Daniels is Washington’s latest quarterback of the future

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Jayden Daniels is confident he can start in the NFL. That’s how I approach each and every day.” Washington has had 20 different starting quarterbacks in the nearly two decades since its most recent victory in a playoff game. Controlling owner Josh Harris deferred to Peters and new coach Dan Quinn, and the football operations brain trust …

NFL MOCK DRAFT: A Gold Rush for quarterbacks like Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and J.J. McCarthy could see teams trade up... as our writers guess who the first ten selections in this year's draft w
11 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL MOCK DRAFT: A Gold Rush for quarterbacks like Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, and J.J. McCarthy could see teams trade up... as our writers guess who the first ten selections in this year's draft w

Daily Mail  

The 2024 NFL Draft is only a few weeks away and while the top overall pick seems to be locked in, there are questions surrounding the rest of the class. Alex Raskin USC quarterback Caleb Williams 1) Chicago Bears : Caleb Williams 2) Washington Commanders: Jayden Daniels 3) New England Patriots: J.J. McCarthy 4) Arizona Cardinals: Marvin Harrison Jr. 5) …

2024 NFL Draft roundtable: What stands out in ‘The Beast’? Which QBs will drive trade market?
11 months, 3 weeks ago

2024 NFL Draft roundtable: What stands out in ‘The Beast’? Which QBs will drive trade market?

New York Times  

There are several landmark moments on the NFL calendar every year en route to the draft: the early-declaration deadline; all-star games, like the Senior Bowl and Shrine Bowl; the combine. And, of course, the day that Dane Brugler releases his all-encompassing draft guide, “The Beast.” This year’s version of “The Beast” — with 402 player profiles and nearly 2,000 prospects …

NFL Draft Film Room: Jayden Daniels, 9 other prospects who jumped off this week’s tape
1 year, 5 months ago

NFL Draft Film Room: Jayden Daniels, 9 other prospects who jumped off this week’s tape

New York Times  

Once the games end on a college football Saturday, my work begins as I pore through the coaches’ film of each game, taking notes and writing reports. Despite not being promised a starting spot by Ohio State’s coaching staff, Proctor returned for a sixth season and has been a difference-maker for the Buckeyes — reestablishing his draft stock in the …

Joe Burrow, Bengals aim for another Super Bowl run in loaded AFC
1 year, 7 months ago

Joe Burrow, Bengals aim for another Super Bowl run in loaded AFC

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI BENGALS EXPECTATIONS: Pro Bowl quarterback Joe Burrow strained a calf muscle early in camp, and returned to practice on Aug. 30. With the addition of Pro Bowl tackle Orlando Brown Jr., the fourth-year quarterback will work behind the best offensive line he’s had yet with the Bengals. The Bengals believe they have to team to get back to the …

Bengals pick up 5th-year option on QB Joe Burrow
1 year, 11 months ago

Bengals pick up 5th-year option on QB Joe Burrow

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals exercised the fifth-year contract option for star quarterback Joe Burrow on Tuesday as they move toward signing him to a long-term deal. NFL teams had until May 2 to exercise fifth-year options for first-round picks in the 2020 class, and Burrow, the first player taken that tear, has already proven to be worth any extra …

2020 NFL redraft: Is Joe Burrow still QB1? How high does Justin Jefferson climb?
2 years, 1 month ago

2020 NFL redraft: Is Joe Burrow still QB1? How high does Justin Jefferson climb?

New York Times  

The 2020 NFL Draft class already has produced 13 Pro Bowlers, but just three of those players were taken in the top 12 picks. Our redraft … Original pick: Joe Burrow, QB, LSU Frankly, there’s no need to mess with a good thing in Cincinnati — Burrow has played in a Super Bowl and consecutive AFC Championship Games. GO DEEPER …

Tracking the 2023 NFL Draft: Jalon Daniels introduces himself to the nation
2 years, 6 months ago

Tracking the 2023 NFL Draft: Jalon Daniels introduces himself to the nation

New York Times  

It’s not just the system, it’s not just his ability to run the football. GRIMMMMM 🗣@KU_Football extends their lead before half 💪 pic.twitter.com/QsjJOwbFPk — FOX College Football September 24, 2022 It’s also important to note there’s a lot going on with Leipold’s offense in terms of ball handling, run reads and general organization, and Daniels has handled everything beautifully. We …

Healthy again, Bengals’ Burrow embraces ‘normal’ offseason
2 years, 9 months ago

Healthy again, Bengals’ Burrow embraces ‘normal’ offseason

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow is entering his third season in the NFL. So the 25-year-old Burrow is healthy for offseason team workouts for the first time, shedding the brace he wore on his repaired left knee all of last season when he improbably took the Bengals to a Super Bowl for the first time in 33 years. “I’ve just been …

Burrow, Chase play role in building Super Bowl-bound Bengals
3 years, 1 month ago

Burrow, Chase play role in building Super Bowl-bound Bengals

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The key to the Bengals’ latest rebuild that has led them to this most unexpected Super Bowl run starts with one player: Joe Burrow. By adding Chase, who had 81 catches for 1,455 yards and 13 touchdowns in the regular season, to a group that also included Tee Higgins, a second-round pick in 2020, steady slot man …

No. 1 pick Joe Burrow impresses Chargers, but defense turns over a victory
4 years, 6 months ago

No. 1 pick Joe Burrow impresses Chargers, but defense turns over a victory

LA Times  

Bengals rookie quarterback Joe Burrow, the first pick of this year’s draft, runs past the Chargers for his first career touchdown. The Cincinnati Bengals rookie quarterback, with his team trailing the Chargers 16-13, had just thrown his first touchdown pass, a three-yard dart toward the side of the end zone that veteran receiver A.J. Chargers players and coaches said Burrow, …

After Joe Burrow at No. 1 of NFL draft, who gets Love?
4 years, 11 months ago

After Joe Burrow at No. 1 of NFL draft, who gets Love?

LA Times  

Where is the Love? DETROIT — CB Jeff Okudah, Ohio State: If they can’t trade down, Lions draft a replacement for Darius Slay. Chargers If Chargers don’t pick quarterback in NFL draft, tackle or dominant defender likely Chargers general manager Tom Telesco won’t show NFL draft cards, but if a quarterback isn’t taken with No. ATLANTA — Edge K’Lavon Chaisson, …

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow goes from underdog to top dog entering NFL draft
4 years, 11 months ago

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow goes from underdog to top dog entering NFL draft

LA Times  

The Times examines the top prospects ahead of the NFL draft, to be held April 23-25. But pull on other strands of Burrow’s yarn and his is a classic underdog’s tale — a quarterback who did not win the starting job in three years at Ohio State and chose to transfer, a junior starter at Louisiana State who completed less …

Good news, Bengals fans: Joe Burrow says he’ll play for ‘whoever picks me’
5 years, 1 month ago

Good news, Bengals fans: Joe Burrow says he’ll play for ‘whoever picks me’

LA Times  

Quarterback Joe Burrow, the presumptive No. “I’m a ballplayer,” Burrow, who led LSU to the national title, said at the NFL scouting combine. “Whoever picks me, I’m going to show up.” Joe Burrow said he'd play in Cincinnati if they drafted him. pic.twitter.com/u4JHIPZGCG — Ben Baby February 25, 2020 Burrow, the Heisman Trophy winner, said it had been “a crazy …

The NFL draft takes an offensive turn early
7 years, 11 months ago

The NFL draft takes an offensive turn early

Associated Press  

Defense was supposed to dominate in the first round of the NFL draft. Among the players still available are Florida State running back Dalvin Cook, Notre Dame quarterback DeShone Kizer, Alabama offensive lineman Cam Robinson, Oklahoma running back Joe Mixon, and UConn defensive back Obi Melifonwu. After taking Garrett, the Browns added Michigan’s Jabrill Peppers and tight end David Njoku …

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