Washington Commanders' Jayden Daniels IS the 2nd Best QB in the 2024 | Jay Gruden

Jayden Daniels is worthy of being selected 2nd overall in the 2024 NFL Draft and former head coach Jay Gruden breaks down exactly why.
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - Plays for concern
4:40 - Plays Jay loves
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[@derekb2405]

Gotta love Jay as an evaluator. He is brutally honest when it comes to young QBs. If he saw the same issues or red flags that he had with RGIII, he wouldn't hold back.

[@jsong21]

I loved Jay as a playcaller.. talent evaluator, and now his film breakdowns are awesome. The best I've seen about Commanders #2 prospects.

[@ChristopherBingham-xx8xl]

I liked all of those things about him. I didn't like his soft practices (which led to an insane number of injuries year in and year out), his failure to discipline the team (they were frequently one of the most penalized teams in the league), and his inability to make adjustments. Besides, why does a coach who was fired 5 years ago get a say in who we draft now?

[@Amwill123]

Great analysis Jay.

[@brianbutler3186]

Great analysis Coach💪🏿 We’ll never forget those 2016 Redskins🔥 JD⚡️To DC💪🏿

[@jasonsheehan7782]

Lets bring Daniels home Washington. Maye is the most overhyped qb I can remember since Mac Jones. I don't see what people are seeing to draft him that high. Time will tell.

[@ChristopherBingham-xx8xl]

How would that be home? He's not from around here.

[@thevillain6180]

I absolutely love your breakdown of the football plays I just wanna say thank you because there’s a lot of people out there to give their opinions on players, but don’t show or break down their play. Thank you so much.

[@GeorgesOpinion]

Fair & balanced breakdown. Always liked Jay’s offensive mind

[@ThatBoyCrank202]

I wish I had Jays mind when I’m playing madden man sheesh lol

[@takethat6461]

I love Jayden's game but it's his redzone throws that make him the #2 pick for me. It's not talked about enough.

[@derekb2405]

Kirk Cousins couldn't throw a fade to the back pylon until he was in his 7th season. Jayden does it in his sleep.

[@redskins17084]

, extremely informative

[@responsibleadultorami]

Love this analysis. Everywhere Gruden has gone, good quarterback play has followed. This is the guy who not only developed Kirk Cousins, but developed Sean McVay!

[@demondwalker1545]

Cap

[@Monoman2345]

having jay talk about jayden going 2nd to Washington and hearing his complaints about him has gotta be pure irony right I mean they know what they're doing right

[@derekb2405]

But I thought Jayden couldn't throw over the middle of the field or throw off schedule. I guess Jay didn't get the memo.

[@rahimi420fr]

You can pick and choose he play against acc top conference one bad game against Florida State don't forget Patrick Mahone many bad games to lol

[@ThunderX77]

2nd rd pick

[@rtrrr7215]

18 games

[@rahimi420fr]

If Jay knows x and o he should have job by now looks he's not every QB has a good and bad game you can't judge one against his all game

[@JustChadding_]

:o

[@65TossTrap]

I wish we had Jay back to work with a good QB.

[@homereap]

Daniels is going to be a bust if he can’t stop taking sacks and hits. He’s the next Marcus Mariota.

[@danmiller6462]

I'm OK with either Jayden Daniels or Drake Maye. I'm leaning towards Maye.

[@obitronshinobi8163]

As usual -- I disagree with Jay Gruden on what Washington should do. I wanted Jay fired so bad I could taste it, and I am still glad he's gone. I mean really glad. Maybe not Cerrato or Allen glad but just slightly below Norv Turner but, above Ron Rivera glad.

[@jsong21]

He was the longest tenured HC during the Snyder era which says something. He also had the #1 passing attack in the NFL for 2 years and helped develop Kirk. Maybe you dont like his lackadasical approach but yiu cannot deny this guy knows his football on the offensive end.

[@obitronshinobi8163]

@jsong21 Being the longest tenured HC in the Snyder era means something? Yeah.. OK. 🙄 I think you might need a refresher course on Jay Gruden. Check out the article by Gus Logue titled: What the Numbers Say About Jaguars OC Jay Gruden’s Past Offenses, Part 1

[@Renji26]

This is the true case closed #2 has to be Maye. Like cmon now.

[@Muscle_Knowledge_PP]

Too bad Washington has a below average OL

[@treflips2158]

So why wouldn't you want a mobile qb that can cover that?

[@ChristopherBingham-xx8xl]

@@treflips2158 any QB we get will have mobility. Maye has mobility. J.J. has mobility. They also have bigger bodies than Jayden and can take more hits

[@treflips2158]

@ChristopherBingham-xx8xl tell that to Antony Richardson. He's bigger than all these guys and still got hurt.

[@Muscle_Knowledge_PP]

@@treflips2158 I just hope they put enough into the OL to help him succeed, I'm a Washington fan - the line is barely better The LG is slightly better LT is worse C is better

[@treflips2158]

@@Muscle_Knowledge_PP how do you know this? They haven't played a game.

[@malikbarnett4346]

Nobody cares what you say jay lol

[@kennopalus]

He doesn't have a elite arm ! Why is he supposed to be the #2 pick . Running a 4.3 doesn't make u a good thrower of the ball .

[@SpicyPepperon]

Joe burrow doesn’t have an elite arm, drew Brees never had an elite arm, tua has a pretty weak arm, Brock purdy doesn’t have an elite arm, Jalen hurts doesn’t have an elite arm

[@kennopalus]

@@SpicyPepperon He ain't any of the guys u named as a passer! Along with not having a elite arm !

[@kingslim202]

@@kennopalushe has elite legs and can grow still throwing like any college QB. His elite traits are his processing and legs.

[@kennopalus]

@@kingslim202 🤔 That ain't worth commenting on . That's just sad .

[@ChristopherBingham-xx8xl]

He can make all of the throws. His arm talent is only an issue when he throws off his back foot or tries to make off-balance throws under pressure.

[@lukiepookie6227]

Because he doesn’t throw across the middle. Fields was statistically good throwing across the middle like Daniels in college, but he just never threw it, that’s why his stats were so good

[@terencebarnes7393]

He didn’t have to , in college most QBs don’t do it much, we had these questions about Joe as well because most the time he just threw it up to his WR. I honestly don’t think Justin had to time for development in one system to get comfortable and grow. His had 2-3 different OC. You can’t expect much progress in that environment.

[@lukiepookie6227]

@@terencebarnes7393 they don’t draw up entire plays for a game that don’t target the middle. He avoided the middle, and it shows on tape. Burrow was also throwing his receivers open and had the best college qb season ever, don’t use him as the normal. All the other qbs threw it across the middle more besides nix

[@terencebarnes7393]

@@lukiepookie6227Wouldn’t say he avoids the middle more like he doesn’t take chances. I Wouldn’t say Penix threw over the middle a lot some say that’s one of his flaws.

[@lukiepookie6227]

@@terencebarnes7393 he definitely avoids the middle. They don’t draw up plays that don’t target the middle of the field. He didn’t do it in college that’s a fact, it’s going to get harder in the nfl that’s a fact, he’s going to have to do it that’s a fact.

[@terencebarnes7393]

@@lukiepookie6227 I think it’s something he can do. Like I said with Fields he will have time develop in the system and see improvements. I also think from day one he can win you some games just based on where he at now. I think Terry and Dotson will love him because he will definitely look to give it to his best targets, love his ball placement.

[@HTTR.Redskins]

Josh Johnson 2,0

[@HTTR.Redskins]

RG3 was better and looked how that ended up with Jay Gruden. Neither are good in the pocket.

[@lukiepookie6227]

So he is above Maye because he runs fast? None of these other things you brought up he does better than Maye. And maye is an elite runner as well, most first down carries on 3rd and 4th down. 2nd most carries for 10+ yards only behind Daniels.

[@terencebarnes7393]

The only thing Maye has over Jayden is arm strength and size. I will also give he runs to pass more. That’s it he not as accurate, doesn’t have great touch consistently. He’s good for a few WTF throws every game. Has a slow release. I don’t see the hype at all. I do see potential in a few years you might have something ,but he not ready out the gate.

[@jj18057]

He throws with better anticipation...​@@terencebarnes7393

[@lukiepookie6227]

@@terencebarnes7393 arm strength, size, passing, zip, deep accuracy, throwing over the middle, running after contact, pocket manipulation, although enter have great. He has a 4% adjusted completion lower than Daniels, despite playing with a worse line coaching and talent. He’s younger, bigger, taller, more of an athlete. He’s not Daniels fast but he’s definitely very fast. He makes more nfl throws than any other qb. Daniels has better footwork, although as he said it’s inconsistent, better release. That’s it. He’s ready to play right now, he has the highest ceiling.

[@terencebarnes7393]

@@lukiepookie6227 Deep accuracy naw. His deep is good but I don’t see the consistent touch. Yes the middle of the throws will give though. My think is if Maye is so good why are ex QB and coaching not crazy about him. The draft pundits love him and think he could almost automatically be Josh Allen or Herbert. When he is Closer Sam Darnold coming out. Josh Allen development is not the norm.

[@lukiepookie6227]

@@terencebarnes7393 he has a better BTT percentage. Daniel’s adjusted completion for deep passes was below 40 his first 4 years, this year it was 63. No one makes that kind of leap. It’s a product of him have better receivers. People had all these complaints about Josh Allen Herbert and stroud

[@lukiepookie6227]

Daniels also does not make playoffs off schedule. He runs on 45% of pressures dropbacks, and only throws 50% of the time.

[@shotbyseandmv]

🙄

[@derekb2405]

1134 yards rushing will do that. More often than not, he's not going to throw to anyone on the field who is better with the ball in their hands.

[@lukiepookie6227]

@@derekb2405 that’s not good

[@derekb2405]

@lukiepookie6227 If 1000+ rushing yards and 10TDs to go along with 40 passing TDs is bad, sign me up!

[@lukiepookie6227]

@@derekb2405 that’s not how to rank a qb

[@daviddidder3781]

BUT…… he doesn’t want to play for DC. He had bad experience with GM. Maye will go 2.

[@ChristopherBingham-xx8xl]

0:26 This is funny because your brother is no longer available. Apparently he didn't take dad's advice very well. He can throw the ball 50 yards down the field with accuracy and you question his arm strength? Jay, you had your chance with Washington and you blew it. Now they no longer value your opinion for who they should draft. Sorry.

[@Kk_1100]

😂 ur a loser