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 unanimous within the front office. SURROUNDING DANIELS The 23-year-old from San Bernardino, California, knows enough about the Commanders’ veteran offensive players from top wideout Terry McLaurin to running back Brian Robinson Jr. “He’s tough, he’s got great hands and he’s got an incredible mindset, too.” DEFENSIVE LINE DANCING Already having 2022 Pro Bowl selections Daron Payne and Jonathan Allen and 2022 second-round pick Phidarian Mathis made defensive tackle a position of strength. “He’s got incredible ball skills, and that’s what we look for is speed and ball skills.” PROTECTING DANIELS Left tackle is the one void that remains to be filled, unless the coaching staff is content to start the season with veteran Cornelius Lucas as the starter instead of in his previous reserve swing role.

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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 …

Hope is dangerous in D.C., but Jayden Daniels has the Commanders believing
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Hope is dangerous in D.C., but Jayden Daniels has the Commanders believing

New York Times  

ASHBURN, Va. — His alarm buzzes at 4:45 each morning, but most days Jayden Daniels doesn’t need it. “Normal for the great ones.” After Washington took Daniels second in April’s draft, the team’s new center, Tyler Biadasz, figured he’d start coming in early to work with the rookie on exchanges. While he weighed where to transfer after three years at …

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.

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 …

Jayden Daniels shines again as Commanders beat floundering Browns: Key takeaways
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jayden Daniels shines again as Commanders beat floundering Browns: Key takeaways

New York Times  

NFL Week 5 live updates: Latest scores, highlights, analysis, observations and more By Ben Standig, Zac Jackson and Cale Clinton Sunday was a tale of two quarterbacks as the Washington Commanders dominated the Cleveland Browns 34-13. Sign Up Daniels passes the eye test Daniels’ final numbers were rather ordinary — he finished 14-of-25 passing for 238 yards with one TD …

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.” …

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 …

No. 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels shows flashes of brilliance in Commanders debut
3 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels shows flashes of brilliance in Commanders debut

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Jayden Daniels flashed promise in his Washington debut, but a Commanders defense that ranked last in the NFL a year ago was ineffective again in Sunday’s season-opening 37-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “I just try to do whatever it takes to help the team win the game,” Daniels said. if you got it buckled up …

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 …

Commanders 53-man roster projection: What we learned in preseason win over Patriots
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Commanders 53-man roster projection: What we learned in preseason win over Patriots

New York Times  

Washington Commanders managing partner Josh Harris will leave the decisions about the initial 53-player roster to general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn. “I’m focused on our long-term goals, which is I want to be elite and playing deep into the playoffs or competing for Super Bowls season in and season out,” Harris said before Washington’s 20-10 win …

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 …

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 …

Falcons provide an NFL draft surprise by taking Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. with No. 8 pick
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Falcons provide an NFL draft surprise by taking Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. with No. 8 pick

Associated Press  

Follow AP’s live coverage of the 2024 NFL draft. FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons provided the first major surprise of the NFL draft by selecting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. of Washington with the No. We’re very excited about that quarterback room.” New coach Raheem Morris said the Falcons wanted to draft Penix this year because they don’t plan …

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 …

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 …

Commanders are in line to take a quarterback with the NFL draft’s 2nd pick
8 months ago

Commanders are in line to take a quarterback with the NFL draft’s 2nd pick

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — The previous time Washington had the second pick in the NFL draft, the previous regime passed on taking a quarterback in favor of a pass rusher who as a local product could have been the face of the franchise. Expecting Chicago to take USC’s Caleb Williams with the first pick, the Commanders are expected to draft their …

Dan Quinn signs his contract to become coach of the Washington Commanders
10 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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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 …

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 …

Commanders clinch the No. 2 pick in the draft with their season-ending loss to the Cowboys
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Commanders clinch the No. 2 pick in the draft with their season-ending loss to the Cowboys

Associated Press  

— After the Washington Commanders ended their disappointing season with a 38-10 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, there was plenty of head shaking and introspection about how things went wrong. A couple pieces, a couple good players, just start a run.” The Commanders lost their final eight games, a stretch that included coach Ron Rivera firing defensive coordinator …

Commanders draft for immediate help except for QB Sam Howell
2 years, 7 months ago

Commanders draft for immediate help except for QB Sam Howell

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Sam Howell understands he isn’t expected to start his rookie year in the NFL after the Washington Commanders stopped his slide by taking him in the fifth round of the draft Saturday. “It’s something that we like to see.” The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “I get to go …

Wide receiver high on Commanders’ list going into NFL draft
2 years, 8 months ago

Wide receiver high on Commanders’ list going into NFL draft

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON COMMANDERS LAST SEASON: A season that started with high expectations coming off an NFC East title ultimately became more of a rebuilding year than coach Ron Rivera expected when he took the job in early 2020. In the aftermath of his surprise playoff performance against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the wild-card round the previous season, …

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