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Commanders Coach Reveals How Jayden Daniels Has Grown

Jayden Daniels is maturing quickly for the Washington Commanders.

Jeremy Brener

Dec 15, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) reacts to throwing a touchdown to wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Dec 15, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) reacts to throwing a touchdown to wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has grown a lot over the course of his rookie season, and his team is thankful for his efforts.

Daniels has started all 14 of the Commanders contests so far this season, resulting in a 9-5 record for Washington.

Daniels has the team in prime position to make a run towards the postseason, and Commanders coach Dan Quinn believes he knows why his rookie quarterback has helped the team get there.

"For me, it's the things that don't show up on the stat sheet. It's checking to the right play, it's getting to the right protection, it's taking care of the football with great decisions," Quinn said.

Daniels has impressed in the box score, throwing for 3,045 yards and 17 touchdowns against six interceptions while rushing for 656 yards and six scores. But he has also shown the maturity and resolve that's needed to be a starting quarterback in the NFL, and the fact that he has done it in such a short time is remarkable.

Daniels and the Commanders face off against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.

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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.

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