Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has an impressive array of physical talents, but coach Dan Quinn says what really sets Daniels apart is his work ethic.
Jayden Daniels went from being a draft afterthought to the second pick. After his breakout rookie season, why wasn't he taken first?
When the Commanders drafted Jayden Daniels with the second overall pick last April, the hope was that he'd help the team go back to being a contender in the NFC in the years to come. That hope was misguided because it only took a few months for Daniels to change the fortunes of the franchise.
The Commanders’ biggest free-agent signing was Armstrong, while their third-biggest was Biadasz. In the draft, after they chose Jayden Daniels with the No. 2 pick, they used a second-round pick on a defensive lineman and a third-round pick on an offensive lineman.
Washington's playoff run ended with a thud in Philadelphia, but Dan Quinn has his team pointed in the right direction. Here's what comes next.
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has had a special rookie season. He’s the heavy favorite to win Rookie of the Year. His athleticism frustrates defenses. He helped oversee an 8-win turnaround. He’s been money in crunchtime and just became the first rookie QB to win a road playoff game since 2012. To summarize: he’s a problem.
Respite arrived in the form of a bear-sized human in a green Eagles Starter jacket. Fletcher Cox, Ertz’s former teammate, emerged from behind a collapsible yellow barrier and swallowed Ertz in a gargantuan hug. For a few moments, there was no need to say anything or go anywhere.
It was a dream season for the Washington Commanders right up until it wasn't. The NFC Championship Game was ultimately too much against the rival Philadelphia E
The Washington Commanders were their own worst enemy as they turned the ball over three times in the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Washington was dominated by Philadelphia in the NFC championship, but it's hard not to believe this group won't be back on that stage soon.
The Commanders' had minimized errors throughout the playoffs, but that ended Sunday, when Washington had to pay for its self-inflicted mistakes.