Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels sits down with Yahoo Sports’ Jori Epstein to reflect on his breakout rookie season, share how he’s preparing for OTAs, and what Debo Samuel brings to the team. Daniels opens up about his film study habits, building chemistry with new teammates like Debo Samuel, and how offensive coordinator Cliff Kingsbury tailored the playbook to his strengths. He also shares what it's like inside the Commanders facility under Dan Quinn and why he’s optimistic about 2025.
0:00 Jayden Daniels on his offseason routine
1:22 Training in California & working with QB coaches
2:14 Studying tape to avoid the sophomore slump
2:37 Cliff Kingsbury's impact & collaborative play-calling
4:19 Advice for incoming rookie QBs
5:01 The “fun-first” culture under Dan Quinn
5:28 On Laremy Tunsil & O-line chemistry
6:23 Tyler Biadasz's leadership and communication
6:52 Terry McLaurin, Debo Samuel & playmaking weapons
7:26 What Jayden’s “superpower” is
8:10 Evaluating Washington's new-look defense
8:34 Most surprising part of his rookie season
9:16 Why continuity with Cliff Kingsbury matters
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