Commanders group visit could've had negative effect on prospects | Pro Football Talk | NFL on NBC

Mike Florio and Myles Simmons discuss how bringing in four QBs at the same time could've rubbed Jayden Daniels and others the wrong way and why it could feel like an "alpha test." #NBCSports #ProFootballTalk #WashingtonCommanders
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[@Ajt17c]

I hope florio never lets tepper live it down

[@richardjeeves7179]

Agreed. Im a steeler fan and moved to Charlotte 4 years ago. The only game ive ever gone to was the steeler game. Horrible team horrible stadium.

[@Fourwedge]

Everyone thinks Florio hates their team... Hahaha

[@beaustange]

So true

[@juanharrison691]

Florio hates not being in the know. Really…his opinion of the Commanders carries no weight with their team or fan base

[@bradleyshort1009]

I don’t remember any criticism of the 49ers when they have done the same thing.

[@bookswithbenjamin8902]

When

[@terencebarnes7393]

@@bookswithbenjamin8902That’s where Adam’s got idea of this in the first place. The difference is 2things 49ers market isn’t as big as Washington and we’ve been a bad team for years so, anything new will be put in bad light.

[@dwayneb5745]

49ers & Patriots have done this

[@KingHarlem92]

49ers is a Super Bowl caliber team commanders are NOT

[@juanharrison691]

@@KingHarlem92 And that means what? That it’s OK for the Niners to do it but not another team? I’m certain the Commanders know exactly who they want and I love how they still have everyone on the outside still guessing

[@Bolttoast]

Mike talks about Jayden Daniel’s possible displeasure: “MAKING 💩 UP, YOU DONT KNOW ANYTHING.” Adam Sheffter says the same thing: “Jayden isn’t a free agent, not his choice” Can’t make this up 😂😂

[@jasonpeprose]

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[@Tomocohanx]

His agent tweeted this is all fake news Lmaoo how do you have a 20 minute segment about fake news . His agent was disagreeing with you with the emoji this is outta pocket I hope the Vikings are stuck with darnolld for 20 years 🤣😂😂😂

[@brinaldi81]

Top 3 QBs agents should tell thier qbs to do everything possible to get on the Vikings Roster for real

[@andrebailey6676]

They won't

[@demon2k16]

@brinaldi81 Yeah that work for every QB that played their NOT 🤡

[@brinaldi81]

@demon2k16 never been a Top 3 QB ever drafted there either m8

[@dodu8281]

the coach yes clearly. if u actually check kingsburry history, its not pretty. it always looked good early on, and collapsed completely at the end. every time, in college and the nfl. of course i would want o'connell 100%. i want the coach 1st that would give me a change to succeed long term. tied to the hip.

[@andrewj6256]

@@dodu8281 Kliff has DQ to hold the ship down and kliff has a great staff around him and he knows this is his shot I think kliff locks it in at washington its a good situation.

[@desotojerry]

I saw the guys at PFF discuss this yesterday. It was not just the 4 QB prospects, it was 30 prospects they brought in at one time and they were together in a group setting, playing Top Golf. Apparently, the idea is, it is a kind of group experiment to see which QB prospect becomes the "Alpha" of the group and has the most people gravitate towards him.

[@RavenTD46]

The "Tepper splash zone." Florio finally made me laugh after all these years.

[@alexamerling79]

I really don't see how they wouldn't know who they want at this point.

[@buddybarlow9604]

Im sure they know, people are upset that they really don't know is all because Washington isn't leaking anything out.

[@mattgalumbeck8021]

You can tell this man florio has never been laid

[@toddthomas4761]

LMAO

[@Alex1552project]

😂😂😂😂💯✅

[@sharonreel8678]

Is it just me or is Florio making up drama here??? Maybe it is a little weird but is it really as ludicrous as Florio is spouting???

[@codyb.3015]

Florio thinks he could play GM better which is beyond insane. I get the dude has reported on styuff a long time, but he's never been insightful when it came to the sport itself. Remember, Florio thought Brock Purdy might not be QB material because his name rhymed with "turdy", dude is an idiot when he's not talking about very specific subjects.

[@RB-.-]

I’ve personally never heard of this and it’s pretty weird and demeaning

[@TuaTagovailoaTouchdowns]

Jayden Daniels does look like the #1 as long as he protects himself.

[@leenazal2217]

These two (and Simms) don't realize that they're proving the Commanders' point. This is a job interview, not speed dating. It's the difference between "I'm trying to land this job and I need to show them I'm the right man, no matter what process they put me through," versus "I was supposed to be your girlfriend, and it's disrespectful that you're bringing in all the others to see if you like them better!"

[@nickperna8824]

Okay I hear a lot of bad mouthing about the group interview.... as someone who does leadership building seminars, this is a very fun interview strategy to see which person steps up and leads. So you have 4 qb prospects. You can measure arm strength and accuracy and 40 times, but it's tough to find a qb who is a leader as well. Look at Justin Herbert, an amazing talent but doesn't have that leader in him like a mahomes. So this could have been a way for the ownership to find who has the natural leadership qualities, who stepped up and answered a question first. Things like that matter. And if you are between a great arm in maye or the speed of daniels, this is a good way to see if one or the other or neither really step up and lead..... that's all have a good day!

[@stevebrooks1355]

Great way to see if they can even strike a golf ball --- why others can't see this IDK

[@brandondillman5841]

Yeah, if any of these guys is really butthurt about being around other QB's for a few hours I wouldn't want them as my franchise QB. It's a competition. Grow up and compete.

[@ryanaubin1525]

They need to get over it. The front office is saying "you're the same as everyone else in this draft until you prove you're a star at this level...earn it" and I'm here for it

[@jgberzerker]

Isn’t Kliff Kingsbury the OC? How is Daniels not the fit for his offense?

[@moody4tech635]

Maybe Washington is realizing the truth of the matter. After williams, the rest of the quarterbacks aren't anything special. Trading back and accumulating more picks is the right move, in my opinion. Penix would be my choice.

[@9ddanino]

NFC East - "Commanders being Commanders" 😄

[@thebigdubnetwork]

Were the commanders being the commanders when they replaced half the roster and arguably had the best free agency period?

[@user-iq6cc3df3l]

I think the Commanders’ management has watched a few too many episodes of, “The Bachelorette.” You know, one gal with too many “suitors” where one might be, oh, Rodney Alcala. Oh, that was “The Dating Game.” Never mind.

[@abeycr]

Exactly - never mind.

[@troyanthony9354]

Lol okay babygirl

[@martimcabral8319]

Due diligence doesn’t mean uncertainty

[@brandondillman5841]

they're not the first team to do this. the 49ers did it recently and the Patriots did it at least once that I remember. Some GM's want to see how these guys interact with each other. See who emerges as the alpha in the room and who looks like they're uncomfortable with competition.

[@liorneuman2198]

florio's pop culture references are just great

[@KRey112]

Bob Myers and Magic Johnson know a whole lot about…quarterbacks.

[@stevebrooks1355]

😁 exactly

[@russ3580]

Remember Chris Simms and Zach Wilson

[@winstonsyme5899]

Remember he also had Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes higher than other drafts. And Wilson is still with the team that drafted him, unlike Fields, Jones, and Lance are all on different teams.

[@cavey7913]

Remember no one could make the jets look good?

[@persepha1641]

The description of this video should be how the Commanders have rubbed Florio the wrong way. The man is so butthurt over nothing.

[@mjmj1840]

You got the point !!!!!

[@brandondillman5841]

He's a hardcore liberal. Everything offends him.

[@mwatts6755]

Totally agree with the lab rat comparison. It’s like seeing who’s the “alpha”.

[@harrydunkelberger9036]

Florio is a clown, they’ll pick who they want at 2 and that’ll be that, their group meeting did nothing to hurt their future prospects, florio is acting as if the player gets to pick the team, this isn’t college football clown show florio

[@abeycr]

precisely.

[@dustinblogett]

Exactly, Florio and Sims are just out for click bait. Paulson said this is not new and teams do it. Just funny how it’s negative because it’s coming from our team.

[@joeyp1028]

For real

[@bringthenoyz]

This "sprint to the podium" hyperbole isn't necessary because they have 10 minutes to make their pick. The podium isn't far away. 🤣😂🤣

[@jl9782]

my cousin Vinny reference dropped in there

[@adolfocastillo6254]

If I’m a Washington fan the thing that concerns me is Bob Myers, Magic Johnson and Josh Harris who are all basketball people, having a say in football decisions lol

[@stevebrooks1355]

Exactly Ben Johnson's words were a red flag and Wash owner group is not where they will be in 5 years

[@adolfocastillo6254]

@@stevebrooks1355 yes. On top of that Harris 76ers haven’t even been that successful at all during his tenure. They have yet to make it past the 2nd round with arguably a top 3 player and most physically dominant since probably Shaq lol. But he’s suppose to turn the commanders around ? lol good luck

[@spadeofspades7]

Florio doesn’t know what he’s talking about. No one said anything when the 49ers did the same thing. Teams do this all the time on their own Leisure. Why wouldn’t a team want to see how guys interact In a group setting??

[@mattgalumbeck8021]

They don’t, Adam peters is making the decisions

[@suncatblue]

Also, why was was the group interview a surprise? Springing it on them is also disrespectful.

[@alexamerling79]

I would argue that might be the most disrespectful part of all of this.

[@michaelapfeldorf3047]

There is no evidence that this was a surprise. Florio is spit balling with no true sources.

[@derrickmc222]

Guy wont let the other guy talk

[@Idlewyld]

Because Myles is smarter

[@QuDotG34]

As a Commanders fan. I agree this was some dumb shit. It should have been a lock to pick Jayden Daniels and start looking at who they want in the second round. They always have to be so damn dramatic when it comes to simple shit. No person in their right mind who watches football thinks that Drake Maye is better than JD nor do they think he’s a top 10 player. Let alone QB.

[@jonosay854]

Florio still misunderstanding the 🤔

[@ScottWoltze]

Loved the reference to the martyrdom of St. Thomas a Becket. Well done.

[@abh9872]

The reason is because they are going through the motions. They know who they are drafting. CW.

[@davidtowberman4106]

Calling this draft process a cage match is ridiculous

[@shanelljones1091]

So should the owner not meet the guy that's gonna be his first franchise selection, the face of the organization, the visibility for brand awareness, etc? It seems idiotic that Florio thinks that Josh Harris shouldn't be involved in such a monumental decision.

[@alphonsostewart4163]

I'm pretty sure they used that opportunity to size up Daniels to the other QBs because of his weight and size, to see was he really that smaller than the other prospects

[@ericdarden1255]

The only kickback is if the player sucks... If JD5 gets rattled about something so minor... We in trouble if we draft him... To be a top tier QB... you got to nevermind the little things... like Mike Flurry O worry about group interview... He still trying to get Billy Check a job...smh!

[@DemBrozkis]

Why does everyone keep associating what JD5 agent did to how he felt abt it ?

[@jamesobrien1440]

Myles quoting King Henry II. “Whom will rid me of this meddling priest”. That was said about St Thomas Beckett. His guards promptly had him murdered

[@michaelapfeldorf3047]

"All the people who know what they are talking about say Jayden Daniels is the clear number 2.". The same pundits in the past declared Zach Wilson and Mitch Tribuski can't miss prospects. Florio sounds like he doesn't understand some very basic things about football. Just because Chris Simms has declared Daniels the best choice at #2 doesn't make it reality.

[@Dr_DeeDee]

Props to Myles for the Henry II quote! I'm impressed.

[@ramon6567]

I just can’t comprehend that the commanders think they’re gonna be good this year?

[@ArchaeoMAC]

NFL on NBC seems very butt-hurt about how Washington is running their team as they keep returning to this topic.

[@MrLivermore90]

Making an analysis on a ridiculous multi-prospect visit doesn’t equate to “butt hurt”

[@vonjingo911]

Yeah it equates to WGAF! This commentary is so FN stupid! Florio just can’t stop his Washington bashing! Worry about the Vikings and who they’re drafting!

[@jonosay854]

Right!! Like it's bothering him on a personal level or something 😂

[@MrLivermore90]

@@vonjingo911the betting odds changed, so it’s definitely news. Washington fans being super sensitive right now lol

[@martimcabral8319]

@@MrLivermore90Other teams do multiple prospect visits but yet Florio makes multiple videos bashing the commanders for doing it, he’s way more hurt than fans, fans trust Adam peters’ process

[@rickyblues1]

I only like this podcast when Chris Simms is in lol

[@allysinlombard]

Did Penix tell Peters off? He’s already my QB1!

[@SunShine-xc6dh]

If you cant even handle the idea a team might draft someone else your not going to be able to lead a team through the challenges of a season

[@MrBezl]

You have to ignore the owner and hope you picked right. If you go along with what he wants and the player sucks. You’re still getting fired cuz the owner doesn’t want to take any blame. Ask Frank R. in Carolina

[@ryanaubin1525]

The media doesn't seem to remember that everyone in the draft has exactly 0 wins. I love that the Commanders aren't playing favorites because no one should. There's been way too many busts in the NFL to keep doing the same stupid thing

[@juronworthy3518]

I’ll love to see us at number 1 again off a fleecing of course

[@MR.ROGER79]

I don't blame the Commanders for doing their homework 🤔

[@tonylittle7288]

It’s more than one way to do something

[@arthurlefebvre7255]

This sounds like Levis to the Texans this time last year

[@ResonantFreq528]

How the meeting of all four QBs going to have any negative effect on who they choose. Who they end up selecting will be just that. Everything else is cannon fodder!

[@robertwood1174]

Problem: media making their own news and egos and immaturity of some draft prospects.

[@jonathanscheitlin3346]

Generally, I'm not a Florio fan but this is actually a good take. All of the hopes that Washington would turn a corner with new ownership. maybe they're still a dumpster fire 🔥 😅

[@vincecunningham1955]

Peters leaves Google =SF goes to Burger King= Commanders. You bust your butt get into MIT and graduate top of your class.= Heisman trophy winner. There are interview things you will tolerate to get the top gig at Google that you would never to work at Burger King. Then recruiter Peters tells me to compete with grads from University of Phoenix for a gig at Burger King. Most people would say go pound sand dude!

[@SalientSmiles]

I guess this is what happens when you don’t have a lot of material to report prior to the draft 😂 It’s an interesting power play by the Washington organization… however it’s the owner’s volition how they want to run their business. Let the consequences & impact play out organically.

[@mefirst2576]

If that’s the case let the owner make the pick

[@pablop5615]

I like how they have everyone minds scrambling not knowing what they are gonna do it’s called mind your business and wait

[@HawksFanMattMan]

It's obviously way too early to tell, but I wonder how many Commanders fans are secretly concerned they may have a 'here comes the new boss, same as the old boss' situation with their new owner.

[@joeyp1028]

Speaking on behalf of literally every commanders fan, we feel the exact opposite

[@Greatformentalhealth]

As a cowboy fan I hope they draft drake maye I think he’s Zach Wilson 2.0

[@mobilerevolution11]

Cornholio has an axe to grind.

[@ezdozit3463]

Time will tell.

[@matthewcermak]

Gotta agree with Florio here. Who wants to play for a franchise that runs their big board like an episode of the Bachelor? Doesn't inspire a lot of confidence.

[@brandondillman5841]

Then nobody should want to play for the 49ers or Patriots. They've both done it before.

[@alturekgoode3096]

You guys are making a big deal out of nothing.... Most of those players will be free agents in 4 years. The Team facility was ranked at the bottom of the league. They brought in 20 plus players and the team has 9 picks. STOP HATING ON THE COMMANDERS 😂😂😂

[@terencebarnes7393]

Yes they already said they spent hours with players through the pro days and combine, meeting coaches. Then spent time after all this. Had nothing to do with being the leader of the pack or whatever. More about watching them in relaxed setting.

[@Mr405hp]

Guys all along these QBs are going to be millionaires. They shouldn't be stressing about this situation. Just my 2 cents

[@abeycr]

Its called a draft right? Not a Transfer Portal Right????

[@Currnation22]

Florio shoulda just did this solo. His guest barely got a chance to speak.

[@webversal]

I believe this was a smart move and who cares who you pissed off. These players have been coached up to look good and raise their stock by the agents. Throwing them into chaos and having them actually think in that situation is out the box thinking. Prove you belong or don’t belong at you current ranking. As a Jets fan I felt something off when he was already drafted and was standing taking pictures with the other players that was drafted to the Jets that year and he was a beta male looking kid and very uncomfortable. There is nothing wrong with that but that’s not who you want leading a team.

[@is0sceles]

Having them think about what? How are they "proving" they belong at their rank in this situation? Be specific. It's a stupid test to pick the most charismatic one, which isn't necessarily the right choice. A charismatic QB is certainly preferable all else being equal, but the one who plays the position the best is a better choice. If someone is more charismatic but sucks at fulfilling his role, his charisma isn't going to save him from being hated by his teammates for not getting the job done.

[@tecurran64]

If it weren't widely accepted that Daniels was the guy I guess I could see it. At this point, however, it comes across like they want someone else. If that isn't the case the Commanders made a really bad decision.

[@willmatthews7655]

This sounds dumb. The team is picking at 2. Not the agent. Not the player. Harris is the owner not the evaluator he doesn’t need to clear his schedule to meet potential draft picks. The team has already decided a favorite, things like this are to analyze future opponents. There were 20 guys there. Y’all sound so lost up here man. Just reaching for a story. You act like they have to convince him.. ITS A DRAFT. You get picked. That’s it there’s no I want to go here or there. There’s no getting to know or showing respect. It’s a draft!!! This is so dumb.

[@abh9872]

24 minutes on supposition 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@larrylindgren9484]

Daniels or Maye? My Lord no one is picking Maye or Daniels. Washington picks Williams or Daniels whichever the one the Bear don't pick. Unless some team throws an insane amount of draft capital at them. They are picking a QB with 2 Williams or Daniels. Maye should be one of the last QBs picked in the draft. He's such and project. He one of the highest bust rates in the draft. You can't gamble a 2 on that kind of player when every other QB will be there but 1.

[@miketassos67]

Seriously? 24 minutes of this topic?

[@bookswithbenjamin8902]

24 glorious minutes

[@dannyquilter8366]

Well yeah. It resulted in Daniles talking shit about the Commies and the betting odds got all fucked up.

[@Tomocohanx]

@@dannyquilter8366what was the quote from daniels lmaooo there is non . His agent wants the commanders to just announce he’s the pick that’s not how life work it’s a process think before you speak

[@kingtrawal]

And yet you watched every single second of it

[@miketassos67]

@@kingtrawal nope

[@dustdevil9614]

Now I know Raiders will be all in to move up to 2 and grab JD for AP. Washington can't do anything right since Joe Gibbs so it's a slam dunk

[@islandboy3429]

See when you all don’t shit Adam peters was ask that question has Mr. Harris been involved in the process Adam Peter stated no but he has been supportive and giving us whatever we need to make this process a bit easier. Please go and watch the press conference before you guys speculate about bullshit.🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@dwayneb5745]

Lab mice? But isn't that what the combine is, when they poke and prod the players. Certain people hate new things. Also players are trained and taught how to act at restaurants in front of GMs, coaches and owners. Stop being soft, QBs shouldn't be ULTRA SENSITIVE like these 2 in their feelings

[@nightworkband7715]

I know you're desperate for subjects to discuss but how do you feel now that you were completely wrong and that all your speculation was nonsense?

[@WillzThaTube]

Bruh yall bitching sooooo hard lol yall blowing my high with this video

[@Syst3m04]

This entire clip is stupid. The Commanders are doing their research, of course they’re going to visit all the QB’s. Also, saying Daniels to the Raiders is moronic, no one is trading down that far.

[@buddybarlow9604]

Yall gotta talk about something else...bunch of nothing They've already had 1 on 1's with JD5 before this meeting

[@Mark19829]

who gives a damn? a 24min video about what can be said in 24sec.. Myles basically just repeating everything Florio says (talking about bosses)

[@robertprady885]

Will never call Washington by that stupid name. They're the redskins. If they don't take Daniels, whoever is their GM should be fired. So stupid talking about this stuff. Out of all these QBs in the draft only 1or 2 will pan 🥘 out to be very good. Daniels is the one not Williams

[@treflips2158]

The 49ners have been doing this for years and no one cared. I guess now that Snyder is gone, the media will need to find anything they can to bash Washington.

[@mknewlan67]

The people who know what they’re doing are accurate how many times per draft? If Daniels doesn’t want to go anywhere except the Raiders and the Raiders don’t draft him he still will be playing for that team. Why are you so sure they don’t know who they want? Maybe you want to see if he’s a diva and refuses to associate with any other players.

[@miragewizard]

NFL Speed QB Dating

[@Tiger4life1965]

I know most of you on these NFL podcast no very little to nothing about college football. So as a college football enthusiast, I will tell some and remind others that DM wasn’t even the best qb in his weak ACC conference! Jordan Travis was the man in that conference, and DM wasn’t even talked about last season. So go ahead and take him at 2 if you dare, and live to regret it! 😂

[@onehand-yusuf7212]

Washington doing weird things. In other news Water still wet.

[@JWD1992]

Maybe the purpose was not to see who the most "alpha" is, but rather to make it look that way to figure out who the biggest douchebag is. See who stands out in a very natural way without a bunch of cliché chest-beating. Think Dwight Schrute at the beach trip when Michael Scott is looking to find a successor. I mean, plenty of ego-maniacs have won Super Bowls, but you gotta make sure you can rein them in.

[@michaeltran5632]

Florio always stirring up shiet. Like how he is demanding the Falcons give up their 8th pick to the Vikings for tampering with Cousins. Whom the Vikings didn't even want to resign. Lol

[@nathanthompson8666]

Ok I think they need to settle down a little bit they’re making up scenarios of what they think the commanders FO could possibly be doing and then getting extremely angry over them lmao

[@luckychuck4482]

Is not that deep commanders know who is they QB y’all don’t know so stop reaching yes I know is different. We not used to do this but is 2024 sometimes you got do things different where anybody else is doing

[@webberthehedgehog]

Florio is literally just a mouth piece for player agents and an antagonist one at that. Constantly stirring up controversy just for clicks

[@randyjohnson9760]

Uhhh they don’t have a choice

[@earlbruce3232]

Corporate America does this all the time.

[@Mr20gormenghast]

Bill Belichick did the same thing, so has John Lynch... what a nothing-burger

[@larrylindgren9484]

If your ego is that fragile, I don't want to as my QB. Grow up.

[@Mr.Braxton85]

Bro wtf. 😂 this is hilarious. Why is this a topic? All this drama..Like the Commanders committed a crime or something. 😂😂😂

[@ethjamboy]

Florio stop this BS narrative. Just because you don’t know which QB we are taking doesn’t mean it’s a bad move. MOVE ON YOU LOOK SILLY.