Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels is reportedly having a spring unlike most of his rookie colleagues. The No. 2 pick has an unusual update on his performance ahead of the Commanders’ mandatory minicamp this week.
Rookie QBs are having their growing pains this spring
May 11, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) works out at the New England Patriots rookie camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
Caleb Williams, who the Chicago Bears took with the No. 1 pick, has had an up-and-down spring. He’s shown incredible ability with his arm talent but struggled during team periods and the pre-snap process.
The New England Patriots selection with the No. 3 pick, Drake Maye, has had a rough go of it at OTAs. Maye credited the Patriots’ stingy defense for causing him to throw multiple interceptions last week. The Minnesota Vikings’ new gunslinger, J.J. McCarthy, is dealing with accuracy issues.
Jayden Daniels had one bad drive last week
Jun 5, 2024; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) passes a ball during an OTA workout at Commanders Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Growing pains are expected for rookies. Daniels had a few during OTAs, too, and one must remember not to overreact to spring practice reports.
Per JP Finlay with NBC Sports, Daniels had one lousy drive last Wednesday:
Rough series for offense and Daniels. Thrown out back of end zone intentionally on 2nd down, would have been picked on 3rd on under thrown corner fade
Most of the other reports on Daniels were positive from last week.
Daniels has been impressive for the Washington Commanders
Jan 1, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) reacts after a touchdown against the Wisconsin Badgers in the third quarter during the ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
According to John Keim with ESPN, Daniels showed impressive traits for much of the week:
“So much hinges on Daniels’ development, and at OTAs he displayed a lot of what the Commanders loved about him before the draft: accuracy, touch and work ethic. He has also shown poise and patience. But as Washington progresses with its installation of the offense — and the defense starts to test him more — how does he respond?”
After last season, Daniels came into the 2024 NFL Draft as the hottest quarterback. The 2023 Heisman winner is continuing where he left off with LSU. Daniels is arguably having the best spring of any of his peers during OTAs.
We’ll learn more about his progress during the mandatory minicamp this week, but the Commanders might not have a quarterback controversy in training camp.
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