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.” Daniels’ first NFL pass technically wasn’t a pass at all; he looked to find running back Brian Robinson Jr. out of the backfield, but threw the ball behind his target, making it a lateral — and a live ball. I think he’s going to make an even bigger jump next week.” Here’s what can’t happen, though, going forward: Daniels being both the Commanders’ leading rusher in attempts and yards in a game. Mayfield missed two wide-open guys for walk-in touchdowns in the first quarter; he didn’t miss much of anything the rest of the day, going 24 of 30 for 289 yards and four touchdowns.

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Jayden Daniels has 5 TD passes as the Commanders end the Eagles’ winning streak at 10
20 hours, 48 minutes ago

Jayden Daniels has 5 TD passes as the Commanders end the Eagles’ winning streak at 10

Associated Press  

— After Jalen Hurts left with a concussion, Jayden Daniels threw five touchdown passes while running at will in the rookie quarterback’s latest masterful performance, and the Washington Commanders ended the Philadelphia Eagles’ winning streak at 10 by rallying to defeat the NFC East leaders 36-33 on Sunday. The Eagles played without Hurts for the vast majority of the game …

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 …

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.

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels relives college memories -- good and bad -- in return to Arizona State
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Commanders QB Jayden Daniels relives college memories -- good and bad -- in return to Arizona State

Associated Press  

TEMPE, Ariz. — Jayden Daniels is a football phenom these days, excelling during his rookie season with the Washington Commanders one year after winning the Heisman Trophy following a standout season at LSU. In an interesting twist to Daniels’ rookie year, the Commanders are practicing this week on Arizona State’s campus in preparation for a game with the Arizona Cardinals …

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.” …

Jayden Daniels gets his 1st NFL win as Commanders beat Giants on 7 field goals by Austin Seibert
3 months, 1 week ago

Jayden Daniels gets his 1st NFL win as Commanders beat Giants on 7 field goals by Austin Seibert

Associated Press  

— Jayden Daniels got the wind knocked out of him, missed a snap and came back like nothing went wrong. When it mattered most, Daniels got the job done and picked up his first win as an NFL quarterback, beating the New York Giants 21-18 on Sunday thanks to a franchise-record seven field goals from new kicker Austin Seibert. Gano, …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

Falcons mock draft reaction: Is Jayden Daniels the right pick for QB-needy Atlanta?
11 months ago

Falcons mock draft reaction: Is Jayden Daniels the right pick for QB-needy Atlanta?

New York Times  

Things don’t often fall into place for the Atlanta Falcons, which is why Dane Brugler’s latest 2024 mock draft is such a rare treat. They aren’t near the range necessary to take Southern California’s Caleb Williams or North Carolina’s Drake Maye, but Brugler thinks they can get LSU’s Jayden Daniels at their current spot. Washington wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk would …

Jayden Daniels piles up over 500 total yards, powers No. 15 LSU past Georgia State 56-14
1 year, 1 month ago

Jayden Daniels piles up over 500 total yards, powers No. 15 LSU past Georgia State 56-14

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! — Senior quarterback Jayden Daniels piled up 509 total yards, threw six touchdown passes and rushed for two more scores as No. Eight touchdowns on eight possessions; what more can you say.” Daniels’ role in eight total touchdowns in the game matched a school record set …

LSU QB Jayden Daniels brings burgeoning Heisman hopes into Georgia State clash
1 year, 1 month ago

LSU QB Jayden Daniels brings burgeoning Heisman hopes into Georgia State clash

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Second-year LSU coach Brian Kelly this week called Daniels “clearly a frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy,” adding, “He’s the most exciting football player individually in the country.” Daniels not only has gaudy statistics, but has accumulated them in spectacular fashion, be it with deep throws down …

2024 NFL Draft QB Tracker: Jayden Daniels is a cheat code, Carson Beck rises
1 year, 1 month ago

2024 NFL Draft QB Tracker: Jayden Daniels is a cheat code, Carson Beck rises

New York Times  

Jayden Daniels crossed the “cheat code in an arcade game” threshold Saturday night. 51 yards for the TOUCHDOWN @JayD__5 is unreal 📺 SEC Network pic.twitter.com/QqrFz7Ps61 — LSU Football November 12, 2023 It was arguably Daniels’ best day through the air, as well, as he regularly found his receivers in stride for explosive gains. GO DEEPER Saturday Takeaways: Washington wins another …

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. …

NFL Draft Film Room: Jayden Daniels, 9 other prospects who jumped off this week’s tape
1 year, 2 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 …

LSU’s delicate QB situation: Jayden Daniels, Garrett Nussmeier and an offseason of intrigue
1 year, 11 months ago

LSU’s delicate QB situation: Jayden Daniels, Garrett Nussmeier and an offseason of intrigue

New York Times  

ORLANDO, Fla. — The questions kept coming, and Garrett Nussmeier knew better. It likely doesn’t hurt LSU’s situation that Nussmeier is the son of longtime college offensive coordinator and current Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks coach Doug Nussmeier, helping the quarterback see the big picture and not be reactionary. Even if it’s not entirely accurate, the perception of this hypothetical quarterback battle …

Daniels’ 5 touchdowns power Kansas past Houston 48-30
2 years, 3 months ago

Daniels’ 5 touchdowns power Kansas past Houston 48-30

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! HOUSTON — Jalon Daniels threw for 158 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 123 yards and two scores as Kansas improved to 3-0 for the first time since 2009 with a 48-30 win over Houston on Saturday. Statistically, he probably didn’t get off to a …

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