Analyst: Commanders' Jayden Daniels can still get better

Jayden Daniels still has room for growth for the Washington Commanders.

Jeremy Brener | Feb 16, 2025

Sep 23, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images / Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

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The Washington Commanders had about as good of a first season as possible from rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.

However, there's reason to believe that there's another gear that Daniels can kick into in his second year in the league.

Jan 26, 2025; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) runs with the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images / Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Daniels breakout still ongoing?

"With a full offseason, he'll vault into superstar status. Washington will certainly enhance its offensive line and depth at skill positions, and Daniels will only continue to improve," ESPN analyst Mike Tannenbaum writes.

Daniels threw for 3,568 yards, 25 touchdowns and nine interceptions in his first season with the Commanders. Now that he'll go into 2025 without distractions and trying to get accustomed to a new league, Daniels is certainly set up for success for a long time.

He has established himself as the future of the franchise, so the more he grows, the farther he will take the team, which both hope ends in hoisting the Lombardi Trophy someday.

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Published Feb 16, 2025

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.