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Commanders' Jayden Daniels gets brutally honest on preseason, Terry McLaurin
The post Commanders' Jayden Daniels gets brutally honest on preseason, Terry McLaurin appeared first on ClutchPoints. Jayden Daniels will not openly admit it, but the frustration of the offseason seems to be catching up with him. Two days after the Washington Commanders' preseason opener, the second-year quarterback spoke honestly on how the process has been without disgruntled star Terry McLaurin. Daniels did not play in the Friday night game against the New England Patriots. Regarding his preseason availability, Daniels said he 'loves' playing football, but the decision to rest was not his. 'I love playing football, but I don't make those type of decisions,' Daniels said, via NBC4 Sports' JP Finlay. When asked if he wishes he had more time to ramp up with McLaurin, Daniels seemed to roll his eyes and said he only 'controls what he can control.' The question also pertained to Noah Brown, who continues to progress from a knee injury suffered in minicamp. McLaurin has been away from the team for nearly the entire offseason, holding out while seeking a contract extension. The 29-year-old most recently requested a trade, though the Commanders believe that the relationship is still salvageable. Throughout the process, Daniels seemed to be on McLaurin's side. However, with the season quickly approaching, he seems to be coming around to the idea that he will need to prepare to be without his leading receiver. Commanders' receiver corps without Terry McLaurin The Commanders did not play most of their starters in their preseason opener, but they did release their first unofficial depth chart. Washington still listed McLaurin as a starter, along with Brown and Deebo Samuel. Should McLaurin's holdout persist, Samuel will likely become Daniels' No. 1 target. The former All-Pro has been criticized by fans for his apparent weight gain over the offseason, but he is still the most dynamic and proven receiver on the team. In the event McLaurin misses Week 1, one of Luke McCaffrey, K.J. Osborn or Michael Gallup will replace him in the starting lineup. Of the three, the Commanders have the highest hopes for McCaffrey, their third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. However, Gallup and Osborn have starting experience with the Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings, respectively. The biggest wild card of the Commanders' fluctuating receiving room is rookie Jaylin Lane, whom they added in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Washington currently lists Lane as a third-stringer on the depth chart, but he could soar as high as the starting lineup by September. Related: Commanders sign ex-Falcons, Eagles LB with 283 career tackles Related: Commanders lose 2-time Super Bowl champion to torn ACL
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Commanders' Jayden Daniels hilariously reveals he's already sick of training camp
The post Commanders' Jayden Daniels hilariously reveals he's already sick of training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints. Jayden Daniels simply cannot wait for the regular season to begin. Ahead of the second week of NFL training camp, the Washington Commanders quarterback could no longer contain his honest thoughts on the lengthy process. The second-year quarterback candidly admitted to mental exhaustion from training camp when speaking to reporters on Thursday morning. Daniels could not believe that it had 'only' been one week of training camp and joked that it had felt like three weeks. 'It's only been a week of camp?' Daniels said, via NBC4 Sports. 'Sheesh. It felt like three weeks.' Fans might be concerned to hear Daniels' comment, but it is an honest thought that most players have. The NFL offseason feels too long for fans, but training camp often comes around too quickly for players. By July, many players are already itching to return to the field. Daniels, who is in his second NFL offseason, is already preparing for a pivotal offseason in his career. Coming off a successful rookie campaign, the Commanders built around him entering year two. In a franchise that has seemingly been cursed at the quarterback position, expectations for Daniels are already sky-high. Jayden Daniels has lot to prove with Commanders in 2025 The Commanders were among the most active teams in the 2025 offseason, making several key groundbreaking moves. Many of those moves came offensively, with the team notably adding Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil to Daniels' weaponry. Washington also added Jaylin Lane and Josh Conerly Jr. in the 2025 NFL Draft, while luring Michael Gallup out of his brief retirement. The complete roster turnover simultaneously displays the Commanders' belief in Daniels and their commitment to making a legitimate Super Bowl push. With Terry McLaurin's contract situation still up in the air, Samuel has operated as the team's de facto No. 1 receiver throughout the offseason. Should McLaurin return to the team, Daniels would be gifted with a substantially better receiving corps in 2025 than he had as a rookie. Despite the new additions, the Commanders managed to maintain consistency around Daniels. Washington re-signed Marcus Mariota as his backup, while returning eight of the 11 offensive starters. Austin Ekeler and Zach Ertz, Washington's two key veteran leaders in 2024, both notably return to aid Daniels as a budding young leader. Related: Commanders' Jayden Daniels sends 'night-and-day' warning to NFL Related: Commanders' biggest reason to panic after start of 2025 NFL training camp
