Daniels' Injury Could Impact QB Showdown vs. Williams
1 month, 4 weeks 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.

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Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams will be a game-time decision vs. Rams
2 days, 18 hours ago

Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams will be a game-time decision vs. Rams

Associated Press  

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets defensive lineman Quinnen Williams will be a game-time decision against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday because of a hamstring injury that kept him out of practice all week. “We’re going to push it with Quinnen,” interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said. “If there’s a guy that can play without practicing, it’s him,” Ulbrich …

QB Caleb Williams has another rough day as the Bears lose to the Patriots 19-3
1 month, 1 week ago

QB Caleb Williams has another rough day as the Bears lose to the Patriots 19-3

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Right before Chicago’s bye week, it looked as if Caleb Williams had turned a corner. Playing behind a patchwork offensive line, Williams was sacked nine times and passed for just 120 yards during Sunday’s 19-3 loss to the lowly New England Patriots. The Bears lost 18-15 at Washington on Oct. 27 on Jayden Daniels’ last-second Hail Mary, and …

Jayden Daniels’ breakout season with Washington is no surprise to those who knew him before the NFL
1 month, 2 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
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

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 …

Kingsbury's Offense Remains Resilient Despite Daniels' Absence
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2 months ago

Kingsbury's Offense Remains Resilient Despite Daniels' Absence

Associated Press  

The Commanders' offense shines with the return of Marcus Mariota at quarterback, showcasing a high level of execution despite starting 0 of 5 in his first game back. The team racked up 336 more yards with Mariota at the helm, with three touchdown drives to tight ends and a rushing touchdown to Zach Ertz. The defense also continues to improve, …

Panthers' Quest for Redemption: Can Bryce Young Lead a Comeback?
2 months ago

Panthers' Quest for Redemption: Can Bryce Young Lead a Comeback?

Associated Press  

The Carolina Panthers and Washington Commanders meet Sunday in a matchup of teams going in different directions. The Panthers are looking to bounce back after a 32-73 record in the past five seasons, while the Commanders are hoping to turn their fortunes around after a 4-2 record this season. The game is a chance for both teams to show what …

Commanders improve to 1-1 despite their offense getting off to a bit of a false start
3 months, 1 week ago

Commanders improve to 1-1 despite their offense getting off to a bit of a false start

Associated Press  

The second game of Jayden Daniels’ NFL career delivered his first victory as quarterback of the Washington Commanders. “Luckily, those are things that we can control, so we can get that corrected,” said running back Austin Ekeler, one of more than 30 new players on Washington’s 53-man roster. We can’t be doing this to ourselves, especially in the red zone.” …

Williams struggles in second NFL game as Bears fall to Texans
3 months, 1 week ago

Williams struggles in second NFL game as Bears fall to Texans

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Caleb Williams and Chicago’s offense was bailed out by defense and special-teams scoring to get a win over Tennessee in their opener last week. I’m a young guy and it’s a long season.” The defeat came after the Bears failed to score a touchdown on offense last week but overcame a 17-point deficit for a 24-17 win with …

Caleb Williams looks to move on after shaky debut as Bears get ready for Stroud, Texans
3 months, 1 week ago

Caleb Williams looks to move on after shaky debut as Bears get ready for Stroud, Texans

Associated Press  

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams insisted he won’t be motivated by comparisons to C.J. “I didn’t have obviously the performance I wanted to, so trying to figure it out as fast as possible, making sure we are on the same page, making sure we are handling things that we need to handle,” Williams said Wednesday. Progressing from there.” Williams …

Commanders want Jayden Daniels to ‘remain a passer’ after running 16 times in his NFL debut
3 months, 1 week 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 …

The Washington Commanders’ defense is off to a rough start to the NFL season
3 months, 1 week ago

The Washington Commanders’ defense is off to a rough start to the NFL season

Associated Press  

While Jayden Daniels will be the focal point of the Washington Commanders’ season, their revamped defense did the rookie quarterback and the rest of the team no favors in a rough start to the season. “If you a 50/50 contested ball and they go up and get it, that’s football,” coach Dan Quinn said on a video call with reporters …

Caleb Williams looked like a rookie quarterback in his NFL debut, but a winning one at least
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Caleb Williams looked like a rookie quarterback in his NFL debut, but a winning one at least

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Making his NFL debut with the Chicago Bears, Caleb Williams looked like a rookie quarterback. “Obviously, it’s great to get this first win,” Williams said. “When you start a rookie quarterback, which we are doing, he’s going to have ups and downs and good moments and other moments,” coach Matt Eberflus said. While Williams did a good job …

Jayden Daniels’ NFL debut hints at promise and peril
3 months, 2 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.” …

Jayden Daniels looks the part as Washington’s starting QB as he prepares for his NFL debut
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Jayden Daniels picked as starting QB for Washington Commanders
4 months 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 …

Commanders 53-man roster projection: Intrigue at WR, offensive and defensive lines
4 months, 1 week ago

Commanders 53-man roster projection: Intrigue at WR, offensive and defensive lines

New York Times  

Dan Quinn entered last week’s joint practice-preseason game with an observational wish list. The head coach’s takeaways from the live action and game tape may influence playing time this week when another joint practice-preseason game combination occurs in South Florida with the Miami Dolphins. Running back Brian Robinson Jr., Austin Ekeler, Jeremy McNichols Others: Chris Rodriguez Jr., Austin Jones, Michael …

Jayden Daniels impressive in his only drive in Commanders’ 20-17 preseason-opening loss to Jets
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels is the focus of Washington Commanders training camp
4 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels says he is not a star yet
6 months, 1 week ago

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels says he is not a star yet

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Jayden Daniels has received plenty of praise from teammates and coaches since the Washington Commanders took him second overall in the draft and offseason workouts began. “I ain’t a star quarterback yet,” Daniels said at minicamp Wednesday. I’m a rookie.” Daniels threw the football well enough at LSU to win the Heisman Trophy in his final college …

Commanders get their QB in Jayden Daniels, fill several holes in the NFL draft
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Commanders 2024 NFL Draft takeaways: Jayden Daniels, value adds, remaining needs
7 months, 3 weeks 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
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Commanders select Heisman Trophy-winning LSU QB Jayden Daniels with the 2nd pick in the NFL draft
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Potential No. 1 NFL draft pick Caleb Williams’ top moments at USC
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Potential No. 1 NFL draft pick Caleb Williams’ top moments at USC

LA Times  

Since he first arrived in Los Angeles, the conversation around Caleb Williams has failed in many respects to capture the quarterback’s true nature. The takes surrounding the quarterback have veered off track, creating a polarizing loop as he prepared for the NFL draft. During two years of highs and lows at USC, Williams offered glimpses of who he is as …

LSU’s Jayden Daniels downplays issues with Commanders, says he’d be ‘blessed’ to go No. 2 overall
7 months, 4 weeks ago

LSU’s Jayden Daniels downplays issues with Commanders, says he’d be ‘blessed’ to go No. 2 overall

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Jayden Daniels handled the media with the same poise and command he displays in the pocket. “Whoever calls my phone, whoever gives the card to the Commissioner that says my name, I’m blessed to go and they’re gonna get my all.” Pressed further about the Commanders and asked if he’d be OK going there, Daniels replied: “100%.” The …

Dynamic Daniels leads No. 22 LSU against Auburn as SEC West race heats up
1 year, 2 months ago

Dynamic Daniels leads No. 22 LSU against Auburn as SEC West race heats up

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I see those things and his quarterbacks coach and the offensive coordinator see the little things that he’s doing under duress or under pressure or getting hit after he throws a very accurate ball that are starting to separate him from good to great,” Kelly said. …

N.Y. Giants training camp report: Rookie CB Rodarius Williams shines with starters
3 years, 4 months ago

N.Y. Giants training camp report: Rookie CB Rodarius Williams shines with starters

New York Times  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Training camp is all about maximizing opportunities. “That’s something that we go over in film every day on the deep over routes because we’re going to get in guys’ faces and play man,” Williams said. I’m in coach’s ear like, ‘Coach, I’m ready.’ Whenever my moment comes, I’m going to take advantage of it.” Williams still …

Why Broncos rookie Seth Williams is an intriguing addition to a deep receiving corps
3 years, 6 months ago

Why Broncos rookie Seth Williams is an intriguing addition to a deep receiving corps

New York Times  

If Seth Williams hadn’t already had his pinch-me moment that told him he wasn’t in Alabama anymore, it came during his first ride to rookie minicamp last month. “You come in and you’re just seeing the mountains every day,” Williams, the former Auburn wide receiver selected in the sixth round by the Broncos in April’s draft, said in a phone …

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