Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels has had an incredible start to his pro career, a point no better illustrated than through one jaw-dropping stat.
As expected, the hot takes have followed.
Appearing on “First Take” after the Commanders bested the Arizona Cardinals 42-14, Stephen A. Smith said he’d take Daniels over Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys and Jalen Hurts of the Philadelphia Eagles.
“I’m not rolling with a guy in Dak Prescott who’s had eight years to win a Superbowl and can’t even more than two playoff games in eight years,” Smith said.
The take is, of course, premature, among other things. But the fact that Daniels is already involved in conversations like these is a great thing for both the player and the team.
Rather than hear about how Daniels’ 26-of-30 effort with two total touchdowns in a blowout win compares to No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams in Chicago, onlookers have elevated Daniels beyond that and already compare him to top veteran passers.
Through four games, Daniels has completed a stunning 82.1 percent of his passes with three touchdowns and one interception, plus rushed for 218 yards and four scores on a 4.7 average.
While some of the efficiency numbers will eventually regress closer to average, Daniels has, at least, earned the hot takes. And his team is 3-1 and tops in the NFC East with one divisional win already, too, so these things come with the unexpected territory.
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