Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is the talk of the NFL. The Commanders are one of four teams remaining in the playoffs and meet the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday with a chance to go to their first Super Bowl since 1991.
Daniels has done historic things all season, but he’s been even better in the playoffs and on the road. Some NFL analysts say he’s playing better than any quarterback in the league.
Someone who knows Daniels well thinks he’s having the best rookie season ever.
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud met with the media Monday and was asked about Daniels.
“Man, whew, that boy’s going crazy,” Stroud said. “I’m so happy for that dude. Not only just for him, like the motivation he’s given to (people) back home, where we come from, dude you have no idea………..it’s given kids back home hope that they can do it too.”
Stroud and Daniels have known one another for years, dating back to their childhoods in Southern California. They’ve remained close friends and talk frequently. Stroud is someone who would know about having a record-breaking rookie season. In 2024, some were calling Stroud’s rookie year the best ever.
Stroud said Daniels has been even better.
“I’m super-proud of him, and he had like, in my opinion, the best rookie year of all time,” Stroud said of Daniels.
Stroud then praised Daniels, the person, and what he’s overcome to arrive at this point in his career.
“I’m very, very, very, very happy for him and very proud of him,” Stroud said. “I don’t root for many other teams, but I’m rooting for my boy, I’m rooting for the Commanders.”
C.J. Stroud on Jayden Daniels: “In my opinion he’s had the best rookie year of all-time. … I don’t root for many other teams, but I’m rooting for my boy. I’m rooting for the Commanders.”
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It’s refreshing to see young quarterbacks cheer one another in such a competitive landscape. Daniels has made it clear he’s rooting for his rookie class and is close with others, such as Stroud and Bryce Young.
On Sunday, several of Daniels’ peers will likely root for him and the Commanders against the Eagles in the NFC championship.