Ron Rivera anticipates Washington drafting QB Jayden Daniels | NFL Live

Former Washington Commanders head coach, Ron Rivera, joins Hannah Storm, Adam Schefter and Ryan Clark on NFL Live to discuss why the Commanders are eyeing QB Jayden Daniels for the 2024 NFL Draft following the release of Jordan Reid's Mock Draft 2.0.
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[@thebigdubnetwork]

Ron's good on tv and hope to see him more

[@som3839]

I love this for Ron

[@ccbcco]

Agreed Ron is great on TV. Needs a little wardrobe update though. Really Washington might well trade down and keep Howell. Maye has a 2.78 time to throw behind an OK O-line, Howell was 2.77 behind a terrible O-line. Howell and Maye both run 4.6/40 yd. Both weigh about the same but Howell is a couple inches shorter and thus better built physically. Wahington needs everything but receivers and running backs. Trade down and build the dynasty,

[@ye7006]

@@ccbccoima bears fan, but if I was a commanders fan I would be hype for Maye

[@som3839]

@@ccbcco disagree with trading back, we need a qb and im all for Jayden Daniels

[@GeeDee-yj7yd]

@@danield8994but he won the heisman in the sec while maye was mediocre in the ACC tell me you don’t know football without telling me…

[@jjay__]

Ol "stinkboat ron"

[@nopeteys2424]

Gotta be a little awkward to talk about what the guy who replaced you is going to do in the draft.

[@slicks1175]

In some cases having made millions already and not having to stress about running a team is a win lol

[@seanday477]

Getting fired is a part of professional sports, Im pretty sure Ron understands and is glad hes getting paid without working

[@fullnelson9999]

He did it like a pro. He knows the business.

[@dionruffin3996]

No shade but I think Ron has been fired enough times not to take it personally

[@thaile1700]

Only awkward for weak thinking minded people like you

[@footballsuper1]

Ron is a good man. It did not work out here in DC. I’m glad he has a tv gig.

[@baxatakbaxatak2014]

“…….we could be eliminated?”

[@juveretrogames]

Feels weird seeing Ron 😅 specially talk about Washington

[@Artbyrapid]

Surprised Ron doesn’t have his arms crossed

[@baxatakbaxatak2014]

Surprised he isn’t clapping like a broken wind-up toy.

[@Olph1]

Let’s go Ron! It didn’t work out here in DC but you’re a good man. Great job!

[@Toddhasahottake]

Let’s gooooo Jayden to DC

[@bxeasy8045]

Too little we'll get hurt just like RG3.

[@trey740]

this is a completely new owner, you think hes gonna let that happen??@@bxeasy8045

[@trey740]

HES NOT RG3 BRO @@bxeasy8045

[@luckfrmko678]

@@bxeasy8045him and Jared golf is the same size, I don’t see him getting hurt

[@antwainhoskins594]

So glad for Ron seeing him just made me smile. *pause*

[@mosesj92]

this is the last person who knows who the commander’s need

[@compassion777]

Can someone ask Ron how the Commanders ended up with the number 2 pick?

[@samueledward5078]

Ouch😂😂😂😂

[@lickjo]

😅

[@escaped1534]

Yep, second best at that too... Couldn't even beat-out his old team to the bottom!?

[@Lonnyboss70]

Or so much money in the cap from didn't make his team better for years

[@leetraviusmckay314]

Eric Bieniemy 😂

[@dillonmthomas]

This is so awkward. He is the reason why we're picking at 2.

[@gman8230]

LETS GO RON!!!

[@rockabye_baby187]

Nobody believes Drake Maye is mobile lol

[@gillokonkwo791]

He’s mobile just not explosive

[@johnnybrison4150]

@@gillokonkwo791y’all relax Drake maye him

[@jj18057]

You are joking, right? He is plenty mobile. Stay casual

[@Mark-ls8ov]

@@jj18057 You are a tool

[@garethjohnson8579]

Anyone playing behind a UNC line needs to be mobile. Only watched college football a few years now (uk based), and every game i've seen of theirs, the line has been awful

[@thanebodak7983]

Rons the reason they are in that position lol the jokes right themselves

[@PJ20091000]

Should be awkward for Ron to talk about Commanders quarterback when he was just fired from there 3 months ago😂😂😂

[@kalamullah23]

Commanders, please do the opposite of what Rivera says since he has no clue about evaluating and picking players. 😂

[@som3839]

lol in this case Ron is correct

[@2160michael]

You’re a tool

[@jj18057]

👎​@@som3839

[@escaped1534]

​​@@som3839 Yea, he is kinda right because he left a HORRIBLE O-line behind and knows Howell was running for his life with the 23rd ranked O-line, but WORST at picking up the blitz! Teams learn quickly, and after the 3rd, 4th game, WFT was the most blitzed team in NFL! Thanks Ron... p.s. PFF and NGLLines wrote that the only "positive" on the WFT O-line was few "penalties!"

[@ShawnCman]

​@@escaped1534not all on the Oline. Sam held the ball longer than most QBs. This is what played into a lot of his sacks and the Oline getting as bad of a grade as they got. As the season went on Sam regressed and just looked awful at season end...

[@rockabye_baby187]

Marvin Harrison is still the 2nd best player in the draft. I think Chicago is making a huge mistake by drafting Williams and not keeping Fields and taking Harrison at 1.

[@michaelf.bender3718]

I think so, too, as a Packers fan. I would like the Bears to continue to build around Justin Fields instead of drafting a third QB in the last 7 years.

[@prideofalion]

Considering they could probably trade down to 2-3, pick up an extra pick or 2 and still get Harrison Jr. That's not a bad play at all. Unless Williams does turn out to be THAT guy. And the Bears pass on Pat Mahomes twice lol

[@iDollaSign]

They already have a receiver 🤷🏾‍♂️ they actually have two pretty good receivers….the only problem THEY DONT HAVE A QB 😒🙄🤷🏾‍♂️

[@prideofalion]

@@iDollaSign assuming Caleb is that guy. There's no guarantee he is. Ppl are saying the same things about him this year as they said about Bryce Young last year

[@zachaddington5264]

Then after Harrison take a pass rusher or o tackle

[@9Markel6]

Drake Maye can do that too

[@stringerbell8945]

Don't want Maye in WASHINGTON

[@justinwilliams9262]

Jayden Daniels is the best QB in the draft

[@l.c.boogie1219]

Jayden Daniels going to the Commanders

[@NuTTyJUSTIN]

glad ron is on TV . smart dude honestly

[@misterh3]

not when it comes to football, seemed to think he was smarter than everyone but he wasnt, horrible evaluation, no sense of game management or making adjustments, never took accountablity, always someone else's fault even though he was the one supposedly in charge

[@NuTTyJUSTIN]

@@misterh3 are u a redskin fan? lmao

[@misterh3]

@@NuTTyJUSTIN yes, just watched him stumble and bumble his way through 4 years in DC. wont be missed

[@xungngo]

@2:48 air raid, fun n gun... hahaha yall remember that era?

[@lofttm969]

Way to be classy in the comments, Washington fans. We will always love Ron

[@justinevans182]

I'm happy for Ron

[@kevinroll8299]

I don’t think Ron has watched Maye’s film much. Maye gets out of the pocket and scrambles pretty frequently. Plus, he's a bigger frame than Daniels

[@zacharyminor9593]

He doesn't run like Daniels. You sound stupid!

[@mikereynolds2313]

If this is an audition for ron i hope he gets the job. Hes really good...they need another analyst that was a head coach.

[@theothomas2747]

They need to have a better name than COMMANDERS, how long was the thought process when selecting a new name?

[@millet06]

Go Ron

[@Jbucks24]

He’s really good on tv

[@finalbossoftheinternet6002]

I’m glad Ron is doing well always seemed like a nice guy

[@nmorgan2380]

The little things. They said 3rd top 2 pick in the last 20 years. Meanwhile, the first example was in 2012. Why not just say last 12 years? Why go back further?

[@Maccomp5234-lp1bv]

Can we get a Ron Rivera mock draft soon?

[@bxeasy8045]

He should have been doing t v five years ago

[@afooool]

I like jayden daniels to washington it makes sense we always need the mobile threat with lil wrs

[@zacks3288]

I love Ron Rivera on ESPN, he is currently the best coach in Carolina Panthers history 🔥💪

[@gamblingguru2235]

I’d trade it as far back as 4th pick u get one of the Big 3 QBs and the #1 WR if the price is right if not draft ur QB

[@CarSportsTalk]

Storm with the "u like that?!" 😂🤣

[@TheSuper202]

Ron needs to be a cashier at starbucks

[@jamesjahnke5721]

Vikings want Drake Maye. JJ McCarthy would be backup plan.

[@escaped1534]

... because the O-line regressed under his management. They're 23rd in the league, and worst at picking-up the blitz!! So teams blitzed WFT at 28.33 rate for the season.

[@roberthall6161]

Ron knows players.

[@tedchen8276]

Ron will be back coaching in NFL

[@Joshlmb21]

I hope the 3rd time is the charm drafting 2nd overall

[@shaw9462]

We miss Ron in Carolina

[@luissepulveda8825]

We should do the opposite of whatever Ron thinks we should do

[@Themikelawry]

This the same guy that said he had a ton of coaching options lol???

[@javierpreciadojr413]

If the chargers trade back for a tight end... I'd be pissed, especially when a once in a lifetime wide out is there at 5... we need to start in the trenches. Guess it all just depends on the moves we make this off season

[@jml5100]

Yeah, I'm sure Ron knows exactly what to do in Washington. Thats why he's still the head coach there...

[@markcusvongphachanh]

Ron changed this team

[@RedMage117]

I always shake my head at these people talking like these young QBs will be an upgrade every year and then watching most of them be a bust. Every friggin year. So..we gonna go get a new qb? Then what about the line? You know, the thing that probably caused at least half if Howell's troubles? Dude never had much chance to throw the ball before someone was trying to tackle him. If we dont upgrade that, we will just be killing whoever the new guy is we get

[@jesusm2159]

Top 3 qb are good at running

[@DontCallmeLadale]

They should definitely take him

[@matthewadams8772]

It’s crazy he saying The commanders need a mobile QB and you ain’t get one ain’t get one

[@jump6098]

Ron would’ve still been coach if he signed Cam Newton in 2020.

[@Ajayi2003]

Cap. Newtons shoulder is so cooked. He can’t throw the ball downfield

[@vantablack9535]

Dwayne should still be our QB

[@bossplayermfs5972]

Jayden Daniels is 6’4’ RC.

[@BrentonCarr]

I so hope the pats take MHJ and then come back up into the late first if a QB is there.

[@chucklee2507]

Ron had a “mobile” qb in Carolina and he ruined Cam bc he brought in Best Buy’s securities to block for Cam.

[@andrew4900]

Ron you did a heck of a job. It may not have worked out for you here in Washington, but I have all the respect in the world for you for everything you endured here.

[@douglaswalker2201]

What did he endure in Washington? He had full control of the roster AND the front office and all the scandals pre-dated him

[@andrew4900]

@@douglaswalker2201ummm the worst owner in the history of professional sports, cancer… did you pay attention??

[@MrKeys313]

he ruined my last 4 years of sports

[@erichuffman6665]

The glazing is crazy

[@jacoboneil9406]

he left that team in shambles. Only thing he did good was set his team up for failure to get the #2 draft. I mean, last yr was a prime example of not knowing what he was doing when he was unaware of the possible playoff elimination until after the game against the Browns. Great guy but a terrible coach.

[@Domo4King]

RGIII must be busy.

[@billysulser1062]

If Adam doesn't like any of these qbs I would be down to get captain kirk for a 2 year deal draft marvin Harrison jr trade back up and get Joe alt

[@hectorguzman9941]

If I was the bears I would draft Jayden Daniels and Malik Nabers.

[@vantablack9535]

This would be dope but they would end up leaving, Marvin & Justin would be Bears for life

[@CadillacCentral]

"More so than anything else" and "I really do"... So glad this guy is gone.

[@zakattak1990]

I was kind of on the fence, but Ron's endorsement of Daniels really sealed the deal. Draft Drake Maye!

[@user-TheLoisyKid]

Ron is a big talker

[@Renji26]

I DON”T like that either. And I’m glad we know what Ron Thinks we should get. Adam, Please make sure It’s Drake Maye😂

[@zacharyminor9593]

Maye is not better than maye. This fanbase is stupid!!!

[@jj18057]

​@zacharyminor9593 not sure what you are trying to say. But the only stupidity coming from this fan base is from those saying to take Daniels over Maye. Drake Maye is closer to Williams than Daniels is to Maye. And Daniels is closer to JJ than he is to Maye. It isn't even really that close. There are 2 in the top tier and Jayden isn't in it.

[@HopefulLongRiver-cb1kv]

Fields is the best mobile QB. Third year. I think Fields is a winner by nature

[@LZ21-]

What would u know RON!!!!!

[@NoBullsh_t]

Ron got a new gig, that's what's up...

[@mcronn1002]

Bringing cousins back to Washington will set the commanders back.!! Get Daniels and start your future.!!

[@my95buick]

Bakers staying. I'd say draft a guy and sign Russell Wilson as qb2

[@ajsoules1127]

Him saying Jayden Daniel's makes me want to draft anyone but Jayden Daniel's

[@vantablack9535]

Nah 😂 It's just that obvious it's the right move

[@Redskin4ever]

Drake Maye is not mobile? Being mobile is good, being a runner in the NFL is a death sentence. Drake is the answer, Jayden Daniel is RG3 version #2.

[@gamerriptide4965]

He said mobile QB, then I’m picking the exact opposite. C’mon man, he never picked the right players!!

[@davidmacwilliamson5570]

"Ron Rivera anticipates Washington drafting QB Jayden Daniels" If your the GM of the Bears would you pick Daniels?

[@aarony1662]

No team “needs” a mobile QB. You NEED a functional o-line and you’re too inept of an organization to build a good football team

[@ibrahimshareef1945]

Drake Maye would be my pick

[@mattj7157]

Commanders need a better head coach, Ron.

[@Chris_Noir]

I WILL BY THAT JERSEY SO QUICK, COMMANDERS DO SOMETHING RIGHT FOR ONCE AND GET DANIELS

[@smithaz1981]

CALEBS FLOOR IS 2

[@sbp69]

Drake Maye is mobile too. Doesn’t have to be Lamar jackson mobile to fit the air raid. Plus, Drake Maye is familiar with the air raid offense. I mean you guys heard it. If Ron thinks we should get Daniels, then we shouldnt get Daniels 😂

[@lieutenantdan6709]

Kliff kingsbury said he doesn’t run a Air raid offense. He said he prefers to have a balanced offense using the run game as a strength rather then passing.

[@sbp69]

@@lieutenantdan6709 ??? Never saw that but okay

[@lieutenantdan6709]

@@sbp69 he said that in his introduction interview. It’s on KZbin on commanders channel.

[@sbp69]

@@lieutenantdan6709 oh THAT. Yeah he just said something like that cuz he had to. It’s just one of those publicity things. He’s obviously gonna be vague about the kinda offense he’s running. Everyone knows he’s gonna run the same kinda offense he always does, that’s why every analyst is talking about how qbs will fit in his air raid offense. No one believes he won’t run the offense that way. Can’t take opening press conferences like that at face value

[@lieutenantdan6709]

@@sbp69 true but with his tenure with the cardinals he wasn’t running your traditional air raid offense. Idk what you can call that offense but they had 2k rushing. The only time his offense was an actual air raid offense was with pat mahomes at texas tech. It probably just depends on what qb they get. If they somehow get Williams or maye or stick with Sam it probably will be more of a air raid but if they get Jayden Daniel’s then I can see them for sure going with a more balance offense

[@stefonsomers2963]

Get Justin Fields, trade back to get the picks back and draft Brock Bowers

[@curtisjohnsonjr4073]

Amen

[@ddslice]

Adam Schefter makes a living at hedging his bet. Just listen to what he actually says, which is a lot of nothing and non-comittal, really. As a Commanders fan, I'm nervous about Rivera advocating for Daniels in a sense, especially after living through HIS draft choices. Daniels is my pick, but now I'm worried 😢.

[@JimmyWashingtonII]

Get JJ McCarthy

[@kimlamberthmatic6720]

Adam is just saying nothing in a tone to make it seem he is saying something. "All I am saying is they are weighing all the options and considering the best scenario" - no sh*t Sherlock, of course, they are, that's what a front office is supposed to do.

[@smithaz1981]

PATS ARE TAKING HARRISON JR. SURE THING.

[@user-fk8ec2ih5u]

Ron Rivera thinks Washington should pick Daniels. Which means the better choice is Drake Maye

[@agentwynnoutdoors]

Whatever Ron says, do the opposite😅😅

[@jacoboneil9406]

Wonder if he's gonna admit he set Sam Howell up for failure. Coaching staff was a DISASTER last year and that team was thrown to the wolves on almost every. single. game.

[@xxroskoxx1038]

If Ron says draft Jayden, then we need to do the opposite and take Maye! Worst talent evaluator in the history of the NFL

[@jsong21]

Lets go Ron!

[@Jamieegenti]

I thought Ryan Clark is gone and I like Ron on this network!!

[@dwayneroberts6616]

I have a feeling the Patriots are going to trade down for a deal they can't refuse 😂. I hate it😤 I hope Drake Maye falls to NE and their smart enough to take him. I'd like to see him make this clown eat his words.

[@tonycuffee1320]

Should never take drafting selections from Ron

[@Mr921kevin]

Ron ON TV this is his WHEEL HOUSE go get them RON do your THING!!!

[@filtrotp40]

We love you in Chicago, Ron. Might be a vacancy next year if you're looking.

[@BLOCKWITTHETAHOE]

Glad to see Ron got a gig. And his predictions maybe right at #2

[@ikevlogs1600]

I’m praying commanders don’t BOTCH this draft. Aka Kwame Brown .

[@alanjenkins495]

Ron is very good on TV. I'm so happy for him to be on ESPN.

[@gregb.6799]

Ron says Jayden Daniels, that seals it, Drake Maye is the pick. Rivera is a completely incompetent talent evaluator.

[@stringerbell8945]

Don't want Maye..👉..He not For Washington

[@Craighomoffman]

Hilarious, I just posted same. Chase Young, Jamin, Forbes and a 2nd round receiver. Even Dotson was surprised he went that high.