Commanders turn to Jayden Daniels to quarterback a new era for Washington football

The Washington Commanders are turning to rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels to lead a new generation for the franchise

EXPECTATIONS: It is a whole new era for Washington football, with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels at the forefront. The No. 2 pick and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner out of LSU is set to be the team’s eighth different starter at football’s most important position in as many seasons. He leads a roster totally remade by new general manager Adam Peters and coached by Dan Quinn, brought in to make the Commanders competitive. This regime does not want to call it a rebuild, even though the external expectations are not high in the NFC East with Philadelphia, Dallas and the New York Giants. Daniels’ success depends not just on his ability to adjust to the NFL, but a rebuilt offensive line’s ability to keep him upright and the options around him beyond elite receiver Terry McLaurin. Six-time All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner anchors a defense that also looks entirely different from the unit that ranked last in the league last season.

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