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Former quarterback gives his thoughts on current Washington Commanders sensation
“[I]t’s not just Jayden Daniels,” [said Griffin]. He is the one [who] has invigorated the city and taken over the city. And I’ll say this, and I’ve told you this before, ‘When you win in D.C., there’s no better city to be in. And when you win in D.C., the quarterback is more important than the president of the United States.’ That’s what Jayden Daniels has accomplished. … But it’s not just Jayden Daniels. It’s Josh Harris, the new owner. It’s Adam Peters, the new GM. It’s the new head coach, Dan Quinn. It’s the new offensive coordinator, Kliff Kingsbury. It’s about bringing in a vet like [tight end] Zach Ertz. It’s about bringing in a vet like [running back] Austin Ekeler.
“It’s about [running back] Brian Robinson. It’s about [wide receiver] Terry McLaurin. They’ve done so many things to get a fresh scent of Febreze from the top of the organization down. Peters has done an amazing job putting his team together with guys that know how to win. … Daniels, he was the most explosive passer and the most explosive runner in all of college football last year. The stats back it up, and that’s why he won the Heisman Trophy. He was absolutely incredible. But when you actually look at his [NFL] stats, he’s [tied for] 22nd in the league in touchdown passes with seven. He’s top five in yards per attempt [fifth, 8.4-yards per attempt]. And for yardage, he is 12th in the league.
“But the way that you feel when he’s on the field, you would think he was leading the league in touchdown passes, leading the league in passing yards and all of that. It’s because Washington is winning and not asking the world of Jayden Daniels. So, when they need the world from him, like they did on that Hail Mary, he delivers. It’s a beautiful recipe for success. As he continues to grow and develop, he’s not trying to do too much. He’s not trying to put the team on his back. It’s just natural for him. And that’s what makes it so exciting. I am so happy for him.
“I’m honored to be connected to him and his family and be a mentor when he needs me to be. Jayden Daniels is top level when it comes to his mindset, how cerebral he is, how smart he is. You see it in his play. He doesn’t force many things. He has a natural ability to make big plays happen at just the right time. So, yeah, I am genuinely happy for him. And I’m even more happy for the city.”
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