Jayden Daniels expressed that being named a starting quarterback in the NFL was a childhood dream come true for him. He emphasized the importance of earning his position and not taking anything for granted. Dan Quinn also commended Daniels for earning the starting spot after his official announcement.
Jayden Daniels
Being named starting QB:
Childhood dream:
Jayden Daniels is officially the starting quarterback of the Washington Commanders.
Jayden said, “something I’ve dreamed about as a kid to be at this moment” pic.twitter.com/Qes5yTVSwZ
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) August 19, 2024
Daniels said he felt joy and happiness to live out a dream by being named the starting quarterback. Mentioned several people who have helped him along the way, including backup QB Marcus Mariota
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) August 19, 2024
Marcus Mariota:
Jayden Daniels says “shout out” to Marcus Mariota, “he’s been a great mentor.”
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) August 19, 2024
Earning it:
Jayden Daniels does not sound like a rookie quarterback in the NFL.
On winning the starting quarterback job, Jayden said, “everything in life…you got to earn it. Nothing is given.” pic.twitter.com/wMSITyAjg3
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) August 19, 2024
Jayden Daniels: “Everything in life you’ve got to earn it. Nothing is given… What they preach here they hold true to that.”
— John Keim (@john_keim) August 19, 2024
Jayden Daniels: “I’m a rookie, so I got to come out here and prove it. What I did in college doesn’t matter.”
— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) August 19, 2024
Practicing sliding:
Jayden Daniels when asked if he’s ever practiced sliding: “Nah. I haven’t.”
How is that possible? DQ and company should add that to the practice schedule this week. Somebody get Daniels and the Commanders a slip-and-slide.
— Grant Paulsen (@granthpaulsen) August 19, 2024