When someone is willing to get up extra early to meet you early at work each day, you get to know them. Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has led by example in his first season. We learned that Daniels arrived quite early throughout training camp, as some reports were before 7 a.m., sometimes even earlier. We also learned that another Commanders rookie had determined … [Read more...] about Commanders QB Jayden Daniels praises two of his wide receivers
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Commanders injury report: Ertz, Newton do not practice on Wednesday
The Washington Commanders returned to the practice field on Wednesday to begin preparations for their Week 2 game against the New York Giants. It’s the home opener for the Commanders and rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. The two longtime rivals both suffered double-digit defeats in Week 1 and look to get on track in Week 2. Two players did not practice on Wednesday. Veteran … [Read more...] about Commanders injury report: Ertz, Newton do not practice on Wednesday
Missed opportunities plagued Commanders in Week 1
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers handily defeated the Washington Commanders 37-20 in Week 1. The Bucs and their quarterback, Baker Mayfield, spoiled the NFL debut of Washington rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. Daniels was solid in defeat, completing 17 of 24 passes for 184 yards while rushing for 88 yards and two touchdowns, but there were some plays he’d love to have … [Read more...] about Missed opportunities plagued Commanders in Week 1
‘Commanders’ brand not growing on QB Mark Rypien
Mark Rypien cares a lot about the current state of the franchise for whom he once quarterbacked to a Super Bowl title. Rypien was in town Monday for a golf charity event for Heroes and Legends benefiting wounded American military warriors. At the event hosting their weekday afternoon show (106.7 The Fan) were Grant Paulsen and Danny Rouhier. Here is their discussion with … [Read more...] about ‘Commanders’ brand not growing on QB Mark Rypien
An encouraging NFL debut for Commanders WR Luke McCaffrey
No Washington wide receiver put up eye-popping stats in Week 1. The Commanders fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 37-20. Washington rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels passed for 184 yards in his NFL debut. Running backs Austin Ekeler and Brian Robinson Jr. were Washington’s leading receivers from Week 1. The talented running back duo combined for seven receptions for 101 … [Read more...] about An encouraging NFL debut for Commanders WR Luke McCaffrey