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Will Cam Ward be the Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2025? 'GMFB'
"GMFB" debates will Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward be the Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2025.
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06-07-2025
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Could Commanders' Jayden Daniels' 'Wild Trajectory' Lead To MVP In 2025?
Could Commanders' Jayden Daniels' 'Wild Trajectory' Lead To MVP In 2025? originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Washington Commanders' quarterback Jayden Daniels has set the bar for 2025 ridiculously high after his rookie season. Advertisement A 12-5 regular season record, two playoff wins, an NFC Championship appearance, and winning Offensive Rookie of the Year, that is some season. Now, with the NFL world knowing he's coming, can he replicate his feats? Or better yet, could he win the MVP award? Yes, we know that is a stunningly high bar for a second-year quarterback, but that is what Daniels has in front of him in 2025, and he has the coaching staff and weapons around him to give it a serious nudge. And Bleacher Report thinks he can win it. "The 2024 No. 2 overall pick is riding a wild trajectory after lighting up the league as a rookie," Bleacher Report writes. "Now, he has even more support and experience around him ahead of Year 2." Advertisement Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden DanielsEric Hartline-Imagn Images Now, Daniels' stats of 3,568 passing yards, 25 touchdowns, and nine interceptions will have to improve, and if he can rush for roughly the same as he did last year (891 yards, six touchdowns), then he might be in the conversation. But the biggest thing is the Commanders would have to keep winning. Another 12-win season is likely the floor, meaning he'll have the franchise in the playoffs, potentially as a high seed. That will also work in his favor. However, we do have the dreaded sophomore slump theory dangling over him as he enters Year 2, so he would have to buck that trend, something C.J. Stroud failed to do last year. Advertisement Jayden has all the tools to continue his ascension in 2025, and if everything goes right, who knows, maybe there is an MVP win in there, too. Yes, it's a long shot, but who saw last year coming? Related: Commanders Urged to Sign Three-Time Pro Bowler to Add To Dan Quinn's Defense Related: Commanders' Marcus Mariota Opens Up On 'Rewarding' Jayden Daniels Mentorship This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
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04-07-2025
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Is Commanders' Jayden Daniels 'Cemented' as Top-10 QB?
Is Commanders' Jayden Daniels 'Cemented' as Top-10 QB? originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Jayden Daniels' rookie season for the Washington Commanders has been called one of the best ever, and now, as he approaches Year 2, the bar of expectation has been raised. Advertisement After a 12-5 regular season, two playoff wins and an NFC Championship Game, Daniels, to have a similar year in 2024, will need to have a lot of things go his way. But we know he's got the talent, and with the players around him, many expect the Commanders to challenge for the Super Bowl. So, Daniels was good in 2024, but what can we expect of him in 2025? When it comes to ranking the top 10 quarterbacks in football, fans are all wondering the same thing about the D.C. phenom ... And yes. Fox Sports has provided its list, and Jayden comes in at No. 9. "Daniels needed just one NFL season to break into the top 10 at his position," Fox Sports writes. "The No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft won the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award and led Washington to its most wins in a regular season since 1991. He completed 69% of his passes for 3,568 yards and 25 touchdowns, while rushing for 891 yards and six touchdowns. But what cemented his ranking in the top 10 was his ability to lead the Commanders to the NFC Championship." Advertisement Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) scrambles against Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) during a playoff game.© Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Some feel a regression is coming, and in truth, replicating last year is going to be a tall order. Just ask C.J. Stroud, who struggled in his second NFL season, so Daniels does have it all in front of him. With wide receiver Deebo Samuel and tackle Laremy Tunsil, the two key signings this offseason, the Commanders got a whole lot better at two positions that will directly impact how Daniels performs. There's no denying that Daniels is already one of the top quarterbacks in the conference, but he has to stay there. All of this is based on his ability to back up what was an incredible rookie season, and while getting to the top is hard, staying there is even harder. Advertisement Related: 'Fat' Deebo 'Jacked' Photo Goes Viral In Telling Commanders' Truth Related: Commanders QB Jayden Daniels Impressed by Deebo Samuel's Offseason This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
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26-06-2025
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No 'Sophomore Slump' Predicted for Commanders' Jayden Daniels
No 'Sophomore Slump' Predicted for Commanders' Jayden Daniels originally appeared on Athlon Sports. One of the biggest questions this year is whether Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels can replicate his efforts from his rookie season. Advertisement Leading the Commanders to a 12-5 regular season record, an NFC Championship appearance, and winning Offensive Rookie of the Year is a hard thing to replicate. But that is what is in front of Daniels. Some think that a natural regression might be coming for the former LSU star, but not Steve Palazzolo. Speaking on the "Check The Mic" podcast, he said he doesn't see Jayden slipping up in 2025. 'How much have we talked about Jayden, like let's give it one more year before we see Jayden Daniels and the rise to stardom? I would just say looks like a star once again doesn't have any semblance of a sophomore slump like C.J. Stroud, like Baker Mayfield, like RG3, some of the other guys over the last 10 years,' Palazzolo said. Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) scrambles against Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (9) during the second quarter of an NFC Wild Card playoff at Raymond James Stadium.© Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images Stroud is the most recent case study for the slump, having won one more regular-season game, but his stats declined (interceptions increased), and his overall play fell short of the standard set in his 2023 season. Advertisement Will a similar fate meet Jayden in 2025? Commanders' fans hope not, and general manager Adam Peters went about his business and traded for Deebo Samuel and Laremy Tunsil to boost the firepower around his young quarterback. Is that enough to avoid the dreaded sophomore slump? Time will tell, but there's every reason to think that Daniels won't regress in Year 2. Related: Commanders Given Surprisingly Low RB Grade Related: Commanders Get Mixed Reviews On Offseason Trades This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
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18-06-2025
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Dan Quinn Thrilled With Commanders' Mindset
Dan Quinn Thrilled With Commanders' Mindset originally appeared on Athlon Sports. How does a team build off a surprise run to the conference championship? By coming back even hungrier than ever for the following offseason. Advertisement The Washington Commanders were the feel-good story of 2024 in the NFL. They increased their win total by eight games from the previous season and reached the NFC Championship Game for the first time in over 30 years. Led by Offensive Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels at quarterback, Washington's future seems as bright as ever in the last few decades. The goal now is to find sustained success along the way. That is something head coach Dan Quinn has been trying to push this offseason. Luckily for him, the roster is just as hungry as he is to return to the playoffs in 2025. "I love that we came back in really hungry to prove it," Quinn said during minicamp. "And that's, I think, a good sign as opposed to letting your skills go down or your eye not as sharp or those things. Advertisement "So, to come in with things specific to work on to go get better, that was big for me. And then to see people begin who were here year one to help the first-year players now, first-year free agents, first-year rookies, get up to speed." Washington has plenty of talent to get back to the postseason this year. With another year of development for Daniels, the Commanders may be the class of the NFC this season. Needless to say, the team's mindset is among the first things established in training camp. According to Quinn, the Commanders are already there. Now, Washington will have the opportunity to make good on last season's optimism. Related: Laremy Tunsil Excited About Commanders' Culture Related: Commanders Slap Back at Deebo 'Haters And Losers on 'Fat' This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
