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A former NFL quarterback would notice different things in a current quarterback than many observers.
In the latest edition of the "Take Command" podcast, Grant Paulsen asked former Super Bowl quarterback Joe Theismann about his observations of current Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels.
"He is exactly what he was when he first stepped foot into this building," began Theismann. "He's humble, he's hard-working. He wants to be great. He doesn't want to be a good quarterback. He wants to be great. He puts the time in to do that."
Theismann is correct. From the time Daniels arrived for his first rookie minicamp, he has been a leader who works hard, encourages others to join him in the hard work, is willing to arrive early to study and remains late enough that his work ethic is not called into question.
But another issue often overlooked is how does the quarterback interact with his teammates. Yes, the quarterback needs to be some what of leader, but does he talk condescendingly to his teammates or simply as one in the journey? Those old enough to recall might remember how Dan Marino led those Dolphin teams. Oh, he talked to everyone, but most of the time on camera, Marino was observed yelling at, calling out players. You can do some of that, but players need to see and know that a Dan Marino is going to share the blame as well. Daniels has not evidenced any feelings of superiority nor not being accountable to his teammates.
"The locker room is a very unique place where you build relationships with players. That's why coaches spend so much time figuring out where (in the locker room) they will place the players. You don't want to put a bunch of rookies together. You want to put them with some veterans. You want somebody who can influence them in a very positive way. And Jayden is one of those guys, his smile lights up the room."
Joe Theismann was not a Hall of Fame quarterback with the Redskins. He had some up and down years with Washington. He did have one great year in 1983 when the team went 14-2 and was named NFL MVP. But there was one quality, I always so in Joe. He was leading that offense, he was a leader.
Leaders recognize leaders; Joe recognizes Jayden is a growing leader of the Commanders.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Legendary Washington QB most impressed with Jayden Daniels' leadership
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In the latest edition of the "Take Command" podcast, Grant Paulsen asked former Super Bowl quarterback Joe Theismann about his observations of current Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels.
"He is exactly what he was when he first stepped foot into this building," began Theismann. "He's humble, he's hard-working. He wants to be great. He doesn't want to be a good quarterback. He wants to be great. He puts the time in to do that."
Theismann is correct. From the time Daniels arrived for his first rookie minicamp, he has been a leader who works hard, encourages others to join him in the hard work, is willing to arrive early to study and remains late enough that his work ethic is not called into question.
But another issue often overlooked is how does the quarterback interact with his teammates. Yes, the quarterback needs to be some what of leader, but does he talk condescendingly to his teammates or simply as one in the journey? Those old enough to recall might remember how Dan Marino led those Dolphin teams. Oh, he talked to everyone, but most of the time on camera, Marino was observed yelling at, calling out players. You can do some of that, but players need to see and know that a Dan Marino is going to share the blame as well. Daniels has not evidenced any feelings of superiority nor not being accountable to his teammates.
"The locker room is a very unique place where you build relationships with players. That's why coaches spend so much time figuring out where (in the locker room) they will place the players. You don't want to put a bunch of rookies together. You want to put them with some veterans. You want somebody who can influence them in a very positive way. And Jayden is one of those guys, his smile lights up the room."
Joe Theismann was not a Hall of Fame quarterback with the Redskins. He had some up and down years with Washington. He did have one great year in 1983 when the team went 14-2 and was named NFL MVP. But there was one quality, I always so in Joe. He was leading that offense, he was a leader.
Leaders recognize leaders; Joe recognizes Jayden is a growing leader of the Commanders.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Legendary Washington QB most impressed with Jayden Daniels' leadership
Continue reading...
