3 months ago

How Dan Quinn’s early decision allowed Jayden Daniels to naturally take command

ASHBURN, Va. — Jayden Daniels’ maturity stood out before his first NFL season commenced. The Washington Commanders head coach recognized Daniels’ “humility and confidence” during the pre-draft process and early practices. GO DEEPER Jayden Daniels maintains calm approach as Commanders come from behind to stun Eagles Beat the Atlanta Falcons Sunday night at Northwest Stadium and the Commanders will lock up the team’s first 11-win season since 1991. We let him go down the field and put the ball in his arm.” Jayden Daniels threw three of his career-high five touchdown passes in the fourth quarter of the Commanders’ come-from-behind win over the Eagles. Kingsbury said Daniels’ “belief in himself” and ability “to lock and focus” are off the charts.

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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 …

2 months, 1 week ago

Why Jayden Daniels is thriving, Lamar Jackson’s playoff woes & head coach predictions

New York Times

In today’s newsletter, we looked at offensive wizardry in Washington, Lamar Jackson’s playoff woes and the remaining coaching vacancies.. Watch his head in this GIF from his second start, and you’ll notice he fails to move past his first read before leaving a clean pocket and taking a sack: As Ted pointed out, had Daniels instead continued his progression, he …

2 months, 1 week 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 …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

After a brief pause, Adam Peters and Dan Quinn remade the Commanders’ locker room

New York Times

A pause, for The Pause. “You’ve got guys that really care,” said guard Sam Cosmi, who re-signed with Washington last spring. A less secure GM and coach, seeking to make their new boss look good, could have easily green-lit big ticket free agent signings, then won the press conference by crowing about how Josh Harris “will spend whatever’s necessary” to …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Commanders coach Dan Quinn says he is ‘not concerned’ about Jayden Daniels’ leg soreness

Associated Press

Dan Quinn downplayed Jayden Daniels’ leg soreness that led the Washington Commanders coach to take the rookie quarterback out at halftime of the regular-season finale against Dallas, brushing off any worry about the injury lingering into the playoffs. “And I’m actually feeling good on the team’s health, so that’s a good thing when you get to this time of year.” …

3 months, 1 week ago

Jayden Daniels maintains calm approach as Commanders come from behind to stun Eagles

New York Times

— Whatever happens over the remaining weeks of the Washington Commanders’ surprising 2024 season, one upshot rises above all. “When he’s on the field, you got a chance.” Future Hall of Fame linebacker Bobby Wagner watched another member of Washington’s rookie class, Luke McCaffrey, cap his impressive kick-returning work with a 29-yard jolt. “Man, he’s so poised,” McLaurin said of …

3 months, 1 week ago

Jayden Daniels is maturing into a better pocket passer late in his rookie year with the Commanders

Associated Press

ASHBURN, Va. — When Jayden Daniels was starring in his first few games in the NFL with the Washington Commanders, his first college coach expected the rookie quarterback to handle whatever speed bump was coming. That running is good and people get all excited, but at the end of the day you’ve got to play good within the framework of …

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Jayden Daniels and the Commanders don’t have a lot of time before facing the NFC East rival Eagles

Associated Press

— Coach Dan Quinn knows that star rookie Jayden Daniels and the rest of the Washington Commanders do not have a lot of time ahead of Thursday’s big NFC East matchup at the Philadelphia Eagles to fix the sorts of things that went wrong during a one-point loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. “To have a short week and get a …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Jayden Daniels’ breakout season with Washington is no surprise to those who knew him before the NFL

Associated Press

ASHBURN, Va. — Jayden Daniels has not given much thought to how he has handled half a season playing quarterback in the NFL. “He doesn’t turn the ball over a lot,” said Herm Edwards, who coached Daniels for three seasons at Arizona State. “It’s not a surprise to me,” said San Francisco receiver Brandon Aiyuk, a teammate of Daniels’ at …

Daniels' Status for Commanders vs. Bears Uncertain as He Practices

Associated Press

Jayden Daniels is expected to be a game-time decision for the Washington Commanders when they host the Chicago Bears on Sunday due to a rib injury. The reigning Heisman Trophy winner and AP Offensive Rookie of the Year favorite has thrown for 1,410 yards, ran for 372 and been responsible for 10 touchdowns through five-plus games. However, the Commanders need …

5 months ago

Daniels' Injury Could Impact QB Showdown vs. Williams

Associated Press

The matchup between the Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders will feature a quarterback selected with the first pick in the draft against one taken second. No. 1 pick Caleb Williams leads the Bears into his homecoming at Washington rolling along with three consecutive wins, while the Commanders are unsure if Daniels or journeyman Marcus Mariota will start Sunday.

6 months ago

Jayden Daniels in Kliff Kingsbury’s Commanders offense: Why he fits so well

New York Times

TEMPE, Ariz. — The optimism in Washington for rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels was steadily brewing through the season’s first two games. GO DEEPER Jayden Daniels has near-flawless performance in prime-time debut: 'He's special' According to Tice, “Daniels threw over the intermediate part of the field and between the numbers on only 9.3 percent of his dropbacks, which ranked 163rd out …

6 months ago

For Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin, Monday’s connection is preview of how good they can be

New York Times

TEMPE, Ariz. — Terry McLaurin quickly acknowledges that, as a ripe 29-year-old, he cares about maintaining his speed. He raced past Cam Taylor-Britt, the Bengals cornerback who infamously called the Commanders’ passing attack a “college offense.” According to the NFL’s Next Gen Stats, McLaurin’s top speed hit 20.71 miles per hour, the fourth fastest in Week 3. “It’s amazing,” the …

6 months ago

Jayden Daniels has near-flawless performance in prime-time debut: ‘He’s special’

New York Times

CINCINNATI — Actions speak louder than words, right? “Dimes!” BIG TIME PLAYS BIG TIME PLAYERS BIG TIME MOMENTS 📺 #WASvsCIN ABC pic.twitter.com/1K0rzklNIG — Washington Commanders September 24, 2024 Daniels’ teammates, including those like McLaurin who have lived through years of quarterback turnover and organizational tumult, were thrilled following the 38-33 win. Jayden Daniels’ 27-yard touchdown pass to Terry McLaurin had …

6 months, 1 week ago

A poised Jayden Daniels is remembering to have fun while leading Commanders

New York Times

— Everyone handles pressure situations differently. '” Another look at @JayD__5’s first career game-winning drive pic.twitter.com/cp7zxTA2vn — Washington Commanders September 16, 2024 Unbeknownst to Zaccheaus, Daniels did try turning upfield, only for the 215-pounder to get shoved out of bounds by Giants defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux. “It ain’t the first time,” Daniels said, “so it ain’t nothing new with me.” …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Commanders pushing for more as Giants come to town: ‘The standard is the standard’

New York Times

ASHBURN, Va. — Four days after the Washington Commanders’ season-opening loss at Tampa Bay, offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury had yet to move past “one of the worst plays I’ve ever called.” Trailing on the road by 23 points deep into the fourth quarter, comeback hopes were unrealistic. There were positives, of course, like, as Kingsbury noted on Thursday, Daniels’ “competitive …

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Commanders want Jayden Daniels to ‘remain a passer’ after running 16 times in his NFL debut

Associated Press

ASHBURN, Va. — Jayden Daniels has spent his life as a quarterback developing a feel for when to take off and run. “We’d love to see him remain a passer first, and I think it’s going to come with more experience,” coach Dan Quinn said. " “As we saw with Anthony Richardson last year, it’s exciting until it’s not, until …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Jayden Daniels’ NFL debut hints at promise and peril

New York Times

TAMPA, Fla. – Being a veteran, Zach Ertz has perspective. “The last play don’t matter, no matter if it’s a touchdown, interception, incompletion, it doesn’t matter,” said Daniels, who went 17 of 24 for 184 yards, with two rushing TDs, in his NFL debut. “You’ve got to be able to have a short-term memory and focus on the next play.” …

7 months ago

Jayden Daniels looks the part as Washington’s starting QB as he prepares for his NFL debut

Associated Press

ASHBURN, Va. — Jayden Daniels put a smile on his coach’s face with a simple request. “Jayden has that mindset to him.” It was the latest example of the Washington Commanders’ rookie face of the franchise looking the part as their starting quarterback ahead of his NFL debut Sept. 8 at Tampa Bay. “It’s not going to be a finished …

7 months ago

Commanders turn to Jayden Daniels to quarterback a new era for Washington football

Associated Press

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS EXPECTATIONS: It is a whole new era for Washington football, with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels at the forefront. Daniels’ success depends not just on his ability to adjust to the NFL, but a rebuilt offensive line’s ability to keep him upright and the options around him beyond elite receiver Terry McLaurin. NEW FACES: Daniels, Quinn, Wagner, QB Marcus …

7 months, 1 week ago

Jayden Daniels picked as starting QB for Washington Commanders

Associated Press

ASHBURN, Va. — Jayden Daniels has been selected as the starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders. Daniels would be Washington’s eighth different Week 1 starting QB in as many years. So, what and them preach here is competition, and you’ve earn your right to stay.” Quinn said he has not told the team Daniels is the starter. Other roster competitions …

7 months, 2 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 …

8 months ago

Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels is the focus of Washington Commanders training camp

Associated Press

ASHBURN, Va. — Jayden Daniels insists he is just a rookie, not yet a star quarterback. With all that in mind, Daniels is undoubtedly the focal point of Washington Commanders training camp that opened Wednesday, with all eyes on the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner out of LSU who instantly became the face of the reinvigorated franchise when he was taken …

11 months ago

Commanders get their QB in Jayden Daniels, fill several holes in the NFL draft

Associated Press

Dan Quinn was pumped to know Jayden Daniels will soon be throwing passes for the Washington Commanders and “fired up” about the rest of the talent coming from the NFL draft. The Commanders didn’t show their hand about Daniels being their guy over North Carolina’s Drake Maye, Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy and Washington’s Michael Penix Jr., though Peters called it nearly …

11 months 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 …

11 months ago

Commanders select Heisman Trophy-winning LSU QB Jayden Daniels with the 2nd pick in the NFL draft

Associated Press

Follow AP’s live coverage of the 2024 NFL draft. Washington selected Daniels with the second pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night, choosing the Heisman Trophy winner out of LSU over North Carolina’s Drake Maye, Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. and Michigan national champion J.J. McCarthy. I can’t wait to get to work.” Daniels had for quite some time been …

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) …

1 year, 1 month ago

Commanders could have a Drake Maye-Jayden Daniels decision to make at No. 2

New York Times

Nathaniel Watson’s upbeat vibe was evident to anyone attending Senior Bowl media day. “The guy is killing us with the scrambles.” These outlandish performances were only part of a thrilling campaign that launched Daniels into the 2024 draft class’ elite stratosphere. Everything’s better when you got a dude like that.” Peters, Quinn and Kingsbury can turn on the tape of …

1 year, 1 month ago

How the Commanders landed on Dan Quinn following an ‘outrageous’ head-coaching search

New York Times

Seeing Adam Peters walking the streets of Mobile, Ala., on this particular Wednesday night, glued to his phone, wasn’t peculiar. Washington’s search committee endured a wild January that saw the Commanders pivot from both Ben Johnson, who decided to remain in Detroit, and Mike Macdonald, who was hired as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks. GO DEEPER Commanders hire Cowboys …

1 year, 1 month ago

Dan Quinn signs his contract to become coach of the Washington Commanders

Associated Press

Dan Quinn has signed his contract to become coach of the Washington Commanders, with the final NFL team to fill a head vacancy going with a candidate with previous experience in the role. “Dan has rightfully earned a reputation as one of the NFL’s top defensive minds, building tough, explosive and dynamic teams that compete hard,” controlling owner Josh Harris …

1 year, 3 months ago

Quinn Meinerz’s ‘Enforcer’ feats of strength energize the Broncos

New York Times

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — It was called the Quinn Package, as Tommy Noennig remembers it, and in 2016 it may have been the most destructive weapon on the Wisconsin high school football scene. “During his senior year, they would put him at fullback,” said Noennig, Meinerz’s teammate the previous two seasons at Hartford Union who has known the lineman since sixth …

2 years, 2 months ago

Quinn returning to lead defense as Cowboys shuffle coaches

Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas — A shuffling of the coaching staff for the Dallas Cowboys won’t include defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, who is returning after another year of receiving interest from teams seeking head coaches. Coach Mike McCarthy said the club’s decision not to renew the contracts of six members of his staff, including one with deep ties to him in Green …

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 …

3 years, 7 months ago

Quinn has new pieces to lead makeover of Cowboys’ defense

Associated Press

FRISCO, Texas — Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn isn’t the only significant new piece for a Dallas defense that was among the worst in franchise history last year. Still, Parsons has the attention of star quarterback Dak Prescott, who marveled at the former Penn State standout’s skills on the first episode of HBO’s “Hard Knocks” after Parsons intercepted one of his …

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