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Ex-NFL Star Cam Newton Asks Difficult Jayden Daniels Question

Ex-NFL Star Cam Newton Asks Difficult Jayden Daniels Question

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Washington's football team has seen a nearly perfect rookie season for a quarterback quickly turn into a disaster in the past. Ex-NFL star Cam Newton hopes that Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels doesn't travel down the same path.
In a recent sit-down discussion with a well-known Commanders fan, Wale, Newton asked the rapper if he was worried about the possibility of Daniels being the next Robert Griffin III.
"There is nobody who had the game in a chokehold like Robert Griffin III," Newtown said.
"I have to tip my hat to him. For sure [one of the best rookie seasons of all time]. I see that same thing happening for Jayden, and being in that community, do you fear that?"
Cam Newton discusses with Wale of the possibility of Jayden Daniels being a 'one-hit wonder' and similarities between him & RG3
Some viewers believe Cam is jealous and hating on Jayden.
Thoughts? 🤔
(🎥:@FunkyFriday) pic.twitter.com/saDg61Smpi — brandon (@JayDanielsMVP) July 5, 2025
Wale responded by making it clear there's always a sense of fear when young quarterbacks hit such a high point early on in their career.
"You always fear... We've got PTSD of not winning for so long," Wale said. "We don't even know how to have good things. We don't know what it's like to be like, having five primetime games this year. We don't know! There's a reason why."
Read More: New Discouraging Update on Commanders Star's Holdout Emerges
After getting selected second overall out of LSU in the 2024 NFL Draft, Daniels was issued the keys to the Washington franchise, which went under new ownership recently.
During his 17-game stint, Daniels didn't look like a quarterback who experienced growing pains. In fact, he put together an MVP-worthy campaign in year one.
"This is the kid from LSU, so we're like, 'Damn, okay, when is the honeymoon over?' It's easy to think like that," Wale added. "But, I've got to believe in the new organization, new GM, they've got plans for the new stadium. We're going in the right direction and trying to right them wrongs for so many years."
Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders celebrates with Terry McLaurin #17 after defeating the Detroit Lions 45-31 in the NFC Divisional Playoff at Ford Field on January 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.
Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders celebrates with Terry McLaurin #17 after defeating the Detroit Lions 45-31 in the NFC Divisional Playoff at Ford Field on January 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.The rookie completed nearly 70 percent of his passes for 3,568 yards. He tossed for 25 touchdowns and just nine interceptions. Along with his passing, Daniels rushed 148 times for 891 yards. He collected another six touchdowns on the ground.
The one-time Pro Bowler and reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year will enter the 2025 NFL season with major pressure to perform as well, if not better, than he did during his rookie season in Washington. Considering it was one of the best rookie campaigns in the league's history, according to Newton, Daniels is staring at a tall task to accomplish.
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