BREAKING NEWS: Analyst names ‘ideal landing spot’ for QB Jayden Daniels
The Washington Commanders are contemplating whether to select LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels as the second pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. In an article released on Friday, Matt Bowen, a former NFL player and current ESPN analyst, outlined why Washington could be the perfect destination for Daniels.
“New Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury could get the best out of Daniels, who can be schemed as a true dual-threat player, maximizing his throwing traits and dynamic movement ability,” Bowen stated. “Using a mix of 11 and 12 personnel with elements from Kingsbury’s spread background, Daniels can be put in a position to showcase his field vision, where he can deliver the ball with anticipation and accuracy from the pocket.”
The Chicago Bears will select USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams first overall in the forthcoming draft, that much is agreed upon as of the first Friday in April. Although Daniels was certain to start at number two in mock drafts all of March, it suddenly appears that Washington has a legitimate opportunity to choose Michigan Wolverines signal-caller J.J. McCarthy with the second overall pick.
Daniels has been compared to three-time Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes and Philadelphia Eagles star Randall Cunningham by those bullish on him. Some are concerned about his stature and accuracy.
Regarding how Kingsbury would employ Daniels, Bowen continued, “The rookie can also work off [run-pass option plays] and be used on designed rushes, where he has electric agility.” “Daniels ran for 527 yards and nine touchdowns on 58 designed carries in 2023, an average of 9.1 yards per rush.”
“The best quarterback in the draft is” Daniels, as ESPN NFL analyst and former quarterback Dan Orlovsky has often told anyone who would listen. The Commanders can gladly grab Daniels at selection No. 2 after letting Williams go to Chicago if those in charge agree. Bowen obviously believes that this is the best course of action for Daniels’ future, but other insiders speculate that Kingsbury and company could actually prefer McCarthy.
However, in their most recent mock drafts, CBS Sports’ Josh Edwards and Tom Fornelli both predicted that Washington will surprise everyone by selecting North Carolina Tar Heels player Drake Maye second overall.