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What can Patriots learn from Jayden Daniels’ success in Washington? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Not many rookie quarterbacks in the NFL have played at a high level this season.
Caleb Williams, the No. 1 pick for the Chicago Bears, has not posted amazing stats. He has thrown three touchdowns with four interceptions. Bo Nix, the No. 12 pick for the Denver Broncos, has one touchdown pass and four interceptions in four games.
Jayden Daniels, however, is putting on an amazing show for the Washington Commanders. The No. 2 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft has transformed the franchise. The Commanders are 3-1 entering Week 5, and he’s the primary reason why. Daniels is completing an astounding 82.1 percent of his passes for 897 yards with three touchdowns and one interception, while also running for 218 yards and four touchdowns.
A lot of Patriots fans are probably looking at Daniels’ success as a rookie and wondering, why can’t that be us with Drake Maye? The Patriots have given Maye just one drive in garbage time this season, even though starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett has struggled to produce.
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How have the Commanders helped Daniels succeed so early in his career? NBC4’s JP Finlay joined Phil Perry on NBC Sports Boston’s Next Pats Podcast to discuss the environment Washington has built for its first-round rookie QB.
“I think the biggest reason for his success is him. He’s at the top of the list, and I think it’s a fairly sizable gap,” Finlay said. “But then you do have to give credit to a lot of factors. They built a staff ready to develop a young quarterback. And I do think Jayden came in after playing five years at LSU, and with Brian Kelly — as far as college offenses go, there’s some pro elements there — I think he grew a lot that last year in Baton Rouge with Kelly, who really challenged Daniels and told him what he needed to do to get…
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Publish date : 2024-10-04 17:12:09
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