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Jayden Daniels Demonstrates ‘Night and Day’ Command, Attracts Top Preseason Acclaim

Mastering Kliff Kingsbury’s system with decisive huddle leadership has made him a leading MVP pick at 2025 camp

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ayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders celebrates during an NFL Football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on January 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.
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Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders runs with the football during the third quarter in the NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on January 26, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Overview

  • Daniels said the offense feels “night and day” different in his second season after mastering Kliff Kingsbury’s playbook.
  • Coach Dan Quinn credited Daniels’ comfort in the system with his faster processing of defenses and growing on-field confidence.
  • He has asserted vocal leadership during camp, ejecting a teammate for a false start to enforce higher standards in the huddle.
  • Analysts list him among top preseason MVP candidates based on FanDuel odds, CBS Sports’ Justin Edwards predicts All-Pro honors and Chad Ochocinco foresees his inclusion in Madden 29’s 99 Club.
  • ESPN analytics elevated the Commanders to No. 3 in under-25 talent, highlighting Daniels’ impact alongside offseason additions Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil.