Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels had a strong start to training camp but faced some challenges on the third day. The defense came out victorious after the offense grew in confidence over the first two days. Despite throwing his first interception of camp, Daniels is not considered a bust. Quarterback Marcus Mariota had a solid day but missed out on two potential touchdowns due to a dropped pass. Third-string quarterback Jeff Driskel threw the first touchdown pass of the day to running back Jeremy McNichols.
McNichols, a former San Francisco 49er, is making a case for the third running back spot on the team, competing with Chris Rodriguez Jr. McNichols has been standing out with plays like a touchdown catch during team drills. Undrafted Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman, who recently joined the Commanders, impressed during late-game field goal simulations connecting with veteran receiver Olamide Zaccheus for a big play.
The Commanders have been documenting their training camp progress, with insight into players like wide receiver Luke McCaffrey learning from Terry McLaurin, Jayden Daniels earning respect from his teammates, defensive tackle Jonathan Allen’s ranking on the NFL Top 100 list, and training camp notebooks highlighting key moments like Daniels leading a game-winning drive. Fans can stay updated on the team’s progress through CommanderGameday and the Locked On Commanders podcast for free coverage throughout the 2024 season.
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