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Commanders' Jayden Daniels overlooks strategy, standing still unclear

.John Keim, ESPN Personnel WriterOct 23, 2024, 04:23 PM ETCloseJohn Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint with the Washington Blog post. He started covering the group in 1994 for the Publication Newspapers and also later for the Washington Inspector. He has authored/co-authored four manuals. You can additionally listen to him on 'The John Keim Report', which airs on ESPN Richmond broadcast, as well as observe him on Twitter @john_keimASHBURN, Va.-- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels carried out not practice Wednesday, however the newbie celebrity's condition for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears continues to be uncertain.Daniels, who wounded his ribs in the 1st quarter of Sunday's triumph over Carolina, was designated as "week-to-week" by instructor Dan Quinn on Monday.The first-place Commanders (5-2), nonetheless, remain enthusiastic that Daniels can easily bet Caleb Williams as well as the Bears (4-2) in a match countering the leading 2 players chosen within this year's NFL draft.Marcus Mariota, who replaced Daniels versus Carolina, would certainly start Sunday if Daniels can't play.Quinn mentioned Daniels was actually booked to acquire therapy Wednesday and can join appointments and also walk-throughs. Quinn performed certainly not point out whether Daniels will engage in Thursday or even Friday, including that he would certainly deal with the rookie's standing once again after method Friday.Editor's Picks1 Related" I wish to make sure he can fully share themself and also perform all the important things that he does, that makes him so special and also special," Quinn said.Daniels has gained appreciation because the springtime for his prep work and how rapidly he got Washington's outburst. He gets here to the facility around 5 a.m. and usually conducts his personal walk-through an hour or so later, depending on to numerous resources. He has actually continued making use of digital truth technology to assist him prepare for games, which he started carrying out at LSU final year.Wednesday noted the first Leaders process in which Daniels could not get involved given that he was prepared in the spring season." Fortunately for him [is] there's a considerable amount of banked agents on factors that he's performed unbelievably effectively," Quinn said.Daniels endured the trauma on his first play from scrimmage, a 46-yard rollick appropriate side in which he was actually tackled coming from the side by one guardian as well as from overdue by yet another. Daniels fell awkwardly. He finished the set, but prior to the upcoming possession, he attempted to throw a warm-up successfully pass, pulled a face, went to the subsidiary as well as pounded his helmet to the turf.Mariota finished 18 of 23 masquerade 205 backyards and also pair of goals in the 40-7 gain Carolina." Our team have actually found him participate in I know he's a terrific gamer," Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner mentioned of Mariota. "I understand all he does is actually ready and also await his chance and that's what happened. He made use of the option and conformed that our experts view him participate in at all times." At the same time, Quinn mentioned Daniels' attitude has actually "been excellent, much like you 'd anticipate." Quinn included that Daniels will not be guided to come back as a result of the match including Williams." It's about him and the readiness to prepare and aid our team," Quinn stated. "That's why so many of his colleagues definitely gravitate in the direction of him." Williams downplayed the storylines of the 2024 No. 1 pick taking on versus the No. 2 choice, claiming his "project is actually to go win video games on Thursdays, Sundays and also Mondays. That's it." Williams incorporated that he really wants Daniels to participate in Sunday when talked to whether he will be actually dissatisfied if Daniels is actually sidelined with a personal injury." No. I hope he participates in," Williams said. "Clearly you do not want to find excellent as well as wonderful players down, not in games. It just creates the activity a lot better. However no, I am actually certainly not reliant off of that competition." Mariota, the No. 2 selection in the 2015 draught, said he can easily show to Daniels his experience having missed 4 games as a rookie." Firstly, just being actually wise and recognizing what is actually crucial," Mariota mentioned. "Early on in my profession, you obtain really worked up approximately, 'I've got to play today, I have actually come to play today.' Sometimes it is actually focusing on your wellness in the lasting." ESPN's Courtney Cronin supported this file.