Jayden Daniels talks to the media after being named QB1
Jayden Daniels said it was a childhood dream to be named a starter in the NFL. He didn’t expect to be handed the starting job and said, “Everything in life…you got to earn it. Nothing is given.” Dan Quinn talked about how Daniels earning the starting spot after announcing it before the rookie spoke.
Jayden Daniels
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— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 19, 2024
Being named starting QB:
Jayden Daniels on being named the starting QB pic.twitter.com/6wsHvqTwMS
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 19, 2024
Childhood dream:
Jayden Daniels is officially the starting quarterback of the Washington Commanders.
Jayden said, “something I’ve dreamed about as a kid to be at this moment” pic.twitter.com/Qes5yTVSwZ
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) August 19, 2024
Daniels said he felt joy and happiness to live out a dream by being named the starting quarterback. Mentioned several people who have helped him along the way, including backup QB Marcus Mariota
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 19, 2024
Marcus Mariota:
Jayden Daniels says “shout out” to Marcus Mariota, “he’s been a great mentor.”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 19, 2024
Earning it:
Jayden Daniels does not sound like a rookie quarterback in the NFL.
On winning the starting quarterback job, Jayden said, “everything in life…you got to earn it. Nothing is given.” pic.twitter.com/wMSITyAjg3
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) August 19, 2024
Jayden Daniels: “Everything in life you’ve got to earn it. Nothing is given… What they preach here they hold true to that.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 19, 2024
Jayden Daniels: “I’m a rookie, so I got to come out here and prove it. What I did in college doesn’t matter.”
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 19, 2024
Practicing sliding:
Jayden Daniels when asked if he’s ever practiced sliding: “Nah. I haven’t.”
How is that possible? DQ and company should add that to the practice schedule this week. Somebody get Daniels and the Commanders a slip-and-slide.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) August 19, 2024