Despite a loss for the Washington Commanders, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels turned heads. And in a recent appearance at the Rod Tucker podcast, NFL analyst Greg Cosell couldn’t help but praise Daniels. He noted that despite the pressure, the young QB looked like a seasoned pro.

What stood out to Cosell was Daniels’ “precise ball placement” against tight man-to-man coverage, especially in the moments that mattered most. In one standout play, the 6 foot 3 inched player audibled a 42-yard pass to Brown. That showcased not just his arm strength but also his football IQ. Cosell wasn’t 100% on the call, yet he was blown away by how Daniels read the defense and adjusted on the fly. “He’s just a comfortable player,” the 68-year-old analyst remarked. “They really wanted him in this last game,” Cosell added, since the Commanders were focused on having the No. 2 overall 2024 draft pick’s play in rhythm, getting the ball out quickly.

However, the Commanders’ 14-7 loss to the Miami Dolphins wasn’t the outcome the Commanders’ QB or his team had hoped for. Despite leading two promising drives, the rookie QB couldn’t quite get his team into the end zone. Kicker Riley Patterson had to handle the scoring but only nailed one of his two field goal attempts, leaving six crucial points on the board.

The ever perfectionist Commanders’ quarterback wasn’t satisfied. “We just need to finish drives better,” he admitted, holding himself and his offense to a high standard. Given the performance of the 23-year-old in the recent games, there is no denying the fact that the team is looking up to him.

His performance in the preseason games so far, as well as his impact in the practise sessions, left his coach impressed among others.

Jayden Daniels shines in preseason

The rookie quarterback, has set out to prove why he was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. In just his seco͏nd preseason͏ start, the͏ newbie showcased his talent,͏ completing 10͏ of 1͏2 passes for 7͏8 yards ͏and adding͏ 13 rushing yards. While he didn’t rack up flashy plays, his quick decision-making and knack for keeping the offense moving have turned heads among analysts. Even head coach Dan Quinn was impressed, though he jokingly put Daniels on “double secret probation”. Making a nod to the movie “Animal House”—for not sliding after a 13-yard run.

But it’s not just the preseason games where Daniels has shined. His performance in training camp has been equally noteworthy. Many have been buzzing about his professionalism and maturity. Even noting how smoothly he operated the first-team offense during practice sessions. One source even pointed out, “It’s hard to take two steps in this place without hearing from someone about how impressed they’ve been with Jayden Daniels.”

Moreover,͏ Daniels’ ability to pick up Kliff Kingsbury’s ͏offense quickly has impressed the coaching staff. As the regular season draws near, it’s becoming evident that Jayden͏ Daniels is m͏ore͏ than͏ just a͏ ͏promising rookie. With h͏is strong ͏performances and readiness’, h͏e’s clearly ready͏ to step into the starting role.͏

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