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2 days ago
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Analyst Speaks Glowingly Of Commanders' Jayden Daniels' Ceiling
Analyst Speaks Glowingly Of Commanders' Jayden Daniels' Ceiling originally appeared on Athlon Sports. When the Washington Commanders selected Jayden Daniels second overall, the franchise likely didn't expect the LSU star to transition to the NFL as smoothly as he did. Advertisement A 12-5 regular season, two playoff wins, an NFC Championship appearance, and the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award to finish it all off. Such was Daniels' play both as a passer and runner last season, expectations are now higher, particularly with the additions of Laremy Tunsil and Deebo Samuel to the offense. But it isn't all on Daniels. The culture and vibe that Dan Quinn has created is the catalyst for it all, and for ESPN's Booger McFarland, when speaking on NFL Live, everything is set up for Jayden to become an elite quarterback. 'Everything in Washington is in place, and now the enthusiasm and the excitement is starting to build there because they know, as long as he stays healthy and everybody around him does their part, he makes that next jump—we're not just talking about a team that can get into the playoffs," McFarland said. "You're talking about a team that could have one of the elite quarterbacks in the National Football League." Jan 12, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) scrambles against Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) during the second quarter of an NFC Wild Card playoff at Raymond James Stadium.© Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images You will be hard-pressed to find many who won't agree or at least entertain McFarland's thought. However, we only need to look at C.J. Stroud's experience with the Houston Texans to see that things don't always go smoothly in Year 2. Advertisement Still, Daniels has a good supporting cast around him, a good head coach and coordinator, and a culture built on being there for your teammates. You mix all of that together, and you give your young quarterback the best chance to go out and be great. Jayden was in Year 1. Can he be in Year 2 as well? Related: Commanders' Veteran Entering 'Make-Or-Break' Season Related: Commanders Call Quan Martin's Potential 'Best in League' This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Super Bowl Champion Expects Major Jump From Commanders Star
Super Bowl Champion Expects Major Jump From Commanders Star originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After a historical rookie season with the Washington Commanders, what does Jayden Daniels have as an encore? Advertisement That is the question on the minds of many analysts outside the nation's capital. Daniels caught the league by storm last season. He helped Washington win 12 games (an eight-win turnaround from the previous season), and reached the conference title game for the first time in three decades. The Heisman Trophy winner became the sixth quarterback in league history to reach the conference title game in his first season - joining the likes of Ben Roethlisberger, Joe Flacco, and Mark Sanchez. How in the world can Daniels top that start to a career? To one former Super Bowl champion, Commander fans may have just seen the start to Daniels' excellence. Advertisement In a conversation with Adam Schefter on ESPN, former NFL player and analyst Booger McFarland explained why Daniels could be in for an even bigger jump that his shocking rookie campaign. "The game slows down, you know what to expect, and how to handle things better,' McFarland said. 'And this kid had a 71 QBR as a rookie. So the sky's the ceiling this year.' Daniels has Washington thinking about a Super Bowl berth for the first time in decades. He is trying to be the ninth quarterback in league history to lead his team to the Super Bowl in just his second season. Of those current eight, four of them actually won the big game (Kurt Warner, Tom Brady, Roethlisberger, and Russell Wilson). Advertisement Can Daniels be added to that list this season? If McFarland is to be believed, he has as good a chance as any in league history. Related: Commanders Fans Laugh at Giants OTAs Fight in Bizarre Take Related: Commanders' Veteran Entering 'Make-Or-Break' Season This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
Boston Globe
26-04-2025
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- Boston Globe
Norwell's Ozzy Trapilo realizes his NFL dreams, as Boston College right tackle is second-round pick of Bears
Trapilo, a 6-foot-8-inch, 316-pound offensive tackle from Norwell, earned Atlantic Coast Conference first-team honors this past season. He started 36 games at right or left tackle during his BC career and boasted a team-best 80.5 pass-block rating from Pro Football Focus this year. Advertisement A cerebral and physical force who moves well for his size, he's a difficult matchup for often-overpowered defensive linemen. 'You may think someone that big is not an athlete,' ESPN's Booger McFarland said. 'He plays light on his feet, heavy hands, position flexibility, able to move.' Trapilo completed the 40-yard dash in 5.21 seconds, three-cone drill in 7.71 seconds, and 20-yard shuttle in 4.7 seconds at the NFL Scouting Combine. Related : He trained with former Patriots offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia, alongside childhood friend and BC teammate Drew Kendall, in the months leading up to the Draft. 'His résumé doesn't lie,' Trapilo said of Scarnecchia. 'He's a fantastic coach. Being able to work with him means a lot.' Advertisement BC head coach Bill O'Brien said Trapilo is someone who is the same every day, adding that he'll be 'a great pro.' 'He'll do whatever you ask him to do,' O'Brien said. 'He always puts the team first.' Related : Trevor Hass can be reached at
