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Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Earning Respect from Teammates

Jayden Daniels is doing and saying all the right things as he begins Washington Commanders training camp.

Jeremy Brener

Jun 5, 2024; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) passes the ball during OTA workouts at Commanders Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 5, 2024; Ashburn, VA, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) passes the ball during OTA workouts at Commanders Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports / Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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The Washington Commanders are going into battle this season with No. 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels under center.

It takes some time for most people to earn the respect of their teammates, but Daniels is getting that in the early days of training camp.

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“I think he wants the betterment of the team. He's learning," offensive lineman Sam Cosmi said. "Typically, when you're a rookie you go into this, you're kind of like a little bit more quiet just trying to learn the ropes and seeing that I see that. It's not like, “Hey, look at me, look at me” type of thing, which is great. He could be like that. He's not. And I think he's earning respect from a lot of guys around the building.”

The spotlight will certainly be on Daniels throughout the season to turn things around for Washington, who hasn't been to the playoffs since 2020. After dealing with quarterback struggles for what feels like an eternity, Daniels has the chance to emerge as a true franchise player for Washington.

He can be as talented as anyone, but in the NFL, respect isn't given, but rather earned. It will take time for him to earn that respect from his teammates, but if he continues along his current trajectory, the Commanders will be ready and eager for him to lead them in the 2024 season.

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Jeremy Brener

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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