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The Washington Commanders have signed a veteran swing tackle, continuing their offseason overhaul of the offensive line. Here's what it means for the team.
Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels did not attempt a pass against the Bengals, but did score on a 14-yard touchdown run.
After rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt forgot his first TD ball, Commanders QB Jayden Daniels made sure to retrieve it, paying forward a lesson he learned.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels electrified fans with a prolific touchdown run against the Cincinnati Bengals in preseason action.
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USA TODAY Touchdown Wire on MSNAnalyzing the Commanders' successful first possession with Jayden Daniels
On the first offensive snap, offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury reminded everyone that Deebo Samuel will be called upon to run the ball at times this season. Samuel came in motion right, took the end-around "jet sweep," scooting 19 yards via solid blocks from right tackle Josh Conerly and tight end Ben Sinnott.
Daniels danced out of the pocket and scrambled for a 14-yard touchdown to cap his preseason performance against the Bengals after just four plays.
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Joe Burrow directs two touchdown drives, Bengals outlast Jayden Daniels’ Commanders for 31-17 win
Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels, Heisman Trophy-winning quarterbacks from LSU, headlined the “Monday Night Football” matchup in the second preseason game for each team.
I may be quite high on what the Washington Commanders could do this season, but I seem to have grossly overlooked the lack of depth in their quarterback room behind Jayden Daniels. Perhaps the Commanders subscribe to the Bill Polian notion of quarterback depth?
The Commanders' first-string offense played one series, starting with a Samuel run and ending with a Daniels rushing touchdown.
In the Commanders' second preseason game, we also learned the safety corps is deep and John Bates is a blocking weapon.