Head Coach Dan Quinn made the announcement Monday, following the Commanders loss to the Dolphins.
WASHINGTON — Jayden Daniels will be the starting quarterback for the Washington Commanders in week one against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Head Coach Dan Quinn made the announcement Monday following the team’s second preseason loss to the Miami Dolphins.
What has impressed the coaching staff, his teammates and us — quite frankly — is his approach to the game and the way he interacts with everyone. If you were to share some time with him, you won’t get the sense that he’s the starting QB of an NFL team, but just a young man who loves the game.
Despite two preseason losses, the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner has been impressive in training camp. Quinn has previously said the young quarterback has exceeded expectations.
“I had high expectations of him going in, but I …