The franchise now referred to as the Washington Commanders made quarterback Robert Griffin III the second general choose of the 2012 NFL Draft, and he earned Offensive Rookie of the Yr Award honors earlier than he finally turned a “what could have been?” soccer story. However, Griffin is aware of a lot about what present Washington signal-caller Jayden Daniels is experiencing as a first-year professional.
For a chunk printed Friday, Griffin spoke with Andscape’s Jason Reid about what Daniels may imply for the Commanders and the nation’s capital.
“I’ll say this,” Griffin defined, “and I’ve advised you this earlier than. While you win in D.C., there’s no higher metropolis to be in. And while you win in D.C., the quarterback is extra vital than the president of america. That’s what Jayden Daniels has completed.”
Daniels guided the Commanders to a 5-2 file earlier than he accomplished a miracle walk-off Hail Mary pass in final Sunday’s victory over the Chicago Bears that will have put 2024 Offensive-Rookie-of-the-Year Award discussions to mattress. Based on ESPN stats, Daniels started Friday ranked fifth within the NFL amongst certified gamers with a 72.6 adjusted QBR, seventh with a 104.3 passer ranking and second with a 71.8% completion proportion on the season. Per the StatMuse website, he is sixth within the NFL, with 2,160 passing and speeding yards mixed. To date, Daniels has amassed seven passing touchdowns and 4 speeding scores.
“I’m honored to be linked to him and his household and be a mentor when he wants me to be,” Griffin added throughout his chat with Reid. “Jayden Daniels is high degree relating to his mindset, how cerebral he’s, how good he’s. You see it in his play. He doesn’t drive many issues. He has a pure capacity to make massive performs occur at simply the precise time. So, yeah, I’m genuinely glad for him. And I’m much more glad for town.”
As of Friday afternoon, DraftKings Sportsbook listed Daniels fifth among the many betting favorites at +1100 odds to win the regular-season Most Worthwhile Participant Award. No rookie has completed that feat for the reason that legendary Jim Brown did so in 1957.
Daniels and Washington’s subsequent play on the 2-6 New York Giants is that this Sunday.
