Commanders Coach Dan Quinn Has Advice for Jayden Daniels

Jayden Daniels has some advice to take from Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn.

Jeremy Brener | Aug 31, 2024

Aug 10, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) exits the field before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports / Lucas Boland-USA TODAY Sports

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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has one last free weekend before the start of his rookie season, which can bring a lot of different emotions.

But the one thing it also brings is some relaxation that Daniels and the Commanders wished they had in the middle of the year, so coach Dan Quinn is telling him to get the most out of it.

"I would be more in favor of everybody taking a break from [football] because this is the only time that that really happens," Quinn said. "And so they put so much in, there's such an intense time for the players and the coaches and the time. So I encourage them, and then the coaches as well. You'll actually have a clear head sleeping on some things and then by Sunday some new ideas will form. But you do need that, and that's why I'm in favor of this. And in the old days, you guys remember it's the fourth game and then, man you're trying to hustle and get right back to it. And so this has been good and I think it's better for the mental health of everybody involved. The season's long, it's hard, and so having a little space to just breathe is a good thing before you get started."

Daniels has only heard stories of what the NFL regular season is truly like, but now he will get to experience it for himself once and for all. This is an opportunity for him to take a deep breath and recharge the batteries before the long season ahead.

When the weekend is over, Daniels and the Commanders will continue preparation against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kickoff is set for Sunday, Sept. 8 at 4:25 p.m. ET.

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Published Aug 31, 2024

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.