Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels continues to show he’s not like any other rookie. The Commanders chose Daniels with the second overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft and didn’t hand him the starting job. He had to earn it, which he did with ease.
Throughout OTAs and into training camp, Daniels earned praise from veteran teammates, such as defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, for being among the first to arrive daily.
When asked what it was like being a star quarterback, Daniels dismissed the question, saying he wasn’t a star quarterback but a rookie quarterback.
This week, Washington finalized its first 53-man roster of the 2024 season, and Daniels officially began preparation for his first official NFL start in Week 1 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
One day after finalizing the initial 53-man roster, the Commanders traded defensive tackle John Ridgeway and signed free-agent receiver Noah Brown. On Thursday, Daniels worked with Brown on the field after practice ended.
Jayden Daniels stayed after practice to work on some routes with Noah Brown, then spent time talking to him as well. pic.twitter.com/wIJLKAXyIr
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According to head coach Dan Quinn, it was Daniels’ idea to work with Brown after practice.
Dan Quinn says Jayden Daniels came up to him after practice to see if he could begin to work with Noah Brown to try and catch up before Week 1
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Daniels spoke of working with Brown after practice.
“He’s new…….I had a whole training camp with the other guys, and he just came, so just talking through stuff and get him up to speed as quickly as possible,” Daniels said.
The most impressive thing about Daniels is his humble nature. He’s been the ultimate leader, something veteran tight end Zach Ertz noticed immediately. Daniels has yet to play in his first real game, but everyone in Washington believes they’ve found their guy.
Daniels continues to show the Commanders they found the right guy.