The pundits have had nothing but praise for the Washington Commanders’ No. 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels. Based on what we’ve been hearing it is clear that the former LSU superstar quarterback is ready to take the NFL by storm from Day 1.
Even more important, though, is what his teammates have been saying about their young QB. For his part, veteran receiver Terry McLaurin had nothing but high praise for Daniels as the veteran sounded off on what the league should expect from Washington’s new QB1.
Washington Commanders News: Terry McLaurin Has High Praise for Jayden Daniels
According to McLaurin, Daniels’ transition to the pros has been seamless. The Pro Bowl wideout believes that his young teammate has a natural feel for the game but at the same time, it’s Daniels’ hard work that has put him in the position he is in right now:
“[I]t seemed like he knew the entire offense when he got there,” McLaurin said, via Myles Simmons of PFT. “He’s in there calling the huddles during the walk-throughs. He’s in there calling the plays and he’s extremely confident. And it’s a testament to his preparation and the studying he did on his own. But also, I just think the kid loves ball and he has a good feel for the game. So, I think he really came in with the right mindset and energy and guys are already gravitating toward him.”
‘I’m Going to Push Him’
McLaurin is already anticipating a fruitful partnership with his new QB. The 28-year-old wide receiver intends to do whatever he can to help in the development of Daniels, which includes pushing the youngster to his limit:
“[H]e started out at Arizona State, goes to LSU, has a good first year, but that second year he takes off, man, and he wins the Heisman — he has them in contention for the playoffs. He’s just used to winning and used to what it looks like to be a really successful player,” McLaurin said. “And as a leader and as his wide receiver, I just want to be the best player I can for him. So, I’m going to push him and I know he’s going to push me.
“But you don’t have to tell him what to do when it comes to practice. He’s out there early, he’s getting warmed up, and if he doesn’t like a rep that went down in practice, he’s like, hey Terry, let’s come over here let’s get this rep again. … And I think that’s a testament to his work ethic and how he tries to prepare each and every day in practice — because he treats every practice and every rep like it’s a game-rep situation.”
