Jayden Daniels speaks to the media after practice
Jayden Daniels spoke to the media after practice. Today was also the first day reporters had access to the locker room after practice. The team is preparing to travel to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, so everyone is talking about Week 1. For Daniels, and several other rookies, this is his NFL debut. He played it off as just going out there and playing ball, but he has been preparing for this moment for most of his life.
Daniels said he’ll be leaning on veteran QB Marcus Mariota who has played against a few different Todd Bowles-coached teams in the NFL. Mariota is also another former Heisman Trophy winner, and No. 2 overall QB pick.
Jayden Daniels
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— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) September 4, 2024
NFL debut vs the Buccaneers on Sunday:
Jayden Daniels will make his NFL debut on Sunday.
How does he treat this “like any other game.”
I asked Jayden that question during today’s press conference.
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— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) September 4, 2024
Jayden Daniels ready for his first game. “It’s going out and playing football.” pic.twitter.com/PGtQVzEkRC
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) September 4, 2024
Sam Cosmi:
Jayden Daniels said Sam Cosmi deserves the contract extension and called him a cornerstone piece of the team
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) September 4, 2024
Marcus Mariota:
Daniels leaning on Marcus Mariota a lot this week, as he’s faced a Todd Bowles defense a number of times
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) September 4, 2024
Jayden Daniels on Marcus Mariota: “Man I’m leaning on Marcus a ton…His main message is go out there and have fun.”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 4, 2024
Practice vs games:
Jayden Daniels is definitely ready for Week 1: “I think were the only sport where we practice more than we play.” He’s very ready to get out there.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 4, 2024
Ricky Pearsall:
Jayden Daniels on Ricky Pearsall pic.twitter.com/BxOa9b1R1E
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) September 4, 2024
Jayden Daniels said he spoke with Ricky Pearsall, his teammate at Arizona State. Needless to say, Daniels was relieved to hear that Pearsall is recovering from his gunshot wound.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 4, 2024
Bobby Wagner
First game of the season:
This will be the 14th NFL season opener for Commanders LB Bobby Wagner.
He’s ready to go.
Bobby told me, “there’s a lot of stuff built up toward this first game. The preparation, the goals you write down…this is just the start to whatever you drum up this off season.” pic.twitter.com/7neHzKlOgB
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) September 4, 2024
Quan Martin
First game of the season:
At any level of football, the first game of the season is always special.
Commanders cornerback Quan Martin told me, “it’s an opportunity to show everybody what we’ve been building.” pic.twitter.com/9n1T9vux3z
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) September 4, 2024
Emmanuel Forbes
Buccaneers WRs:
This Commanders secondary will be tested on Sunday by the Bucs.
Keep your eye on the outside cornerbacks.
Mike Evans and Chris Godwin will put the pressure on them.
Emmanuel Forbes told me, “we embrace the challenge and are looking forward to it honestly.” pic.twitter.com/zR387euUIN
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) September 4, 2024
Nick Allegretti
Team ready for Werk 1:
Love this quote from Commanders left guard Nick Allegretti.
I asked Nick why this team is ready for Sunday?
He told me, “the composure and the way we practice every day. We practice hard every single day…the thing that’s awesome is the best players practice the hardest.” pic.twitter.com/SAXO6ltCGp
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) September 4, 2024
Brian Robinson Jr
First game of the season:
The Washington Commanders season opener is just days away.
A good performance against Tampa Bay could set the tone for the season.
Brian Robinson Jr. told me, “it can send a message to the whole world and let them know that we here.” pic.twitter.com/wedFfkRid1
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) September 4, 2024
Luke McCaffrey
First game of the season:
Big moment for the Commanders rookies on Sunday.
They are all making their NFL debuts.
Luke McCaffrey told me, “the first one is always fun. You always have energy and we’re excited to get it rolling.” pic.twitter.com/c4O6Lq0yxs
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) September 4, 2024