Who’s The Right Fit For Washington: Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels, or JJ McCarthy? | Take Command

In this segment of Take Command, Logan and Craig dive back into the quarterback battle following a slew of pro days to try and determine which future NFL quarterback would be the best fit for Washington.
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[@user-mx5kt5fg8s]

Jayden Daniels perfect fit for Kingsbury offence now, get o line secure future could be anything. Also JD is the current NFL quarterback model Mahomes, Wilson, Jackson, Hurts, everybody looking for somebody that can use their legs outside the pocket as well as pass efficiently.

[@ryansteve2893]

As a sophomore in HS JJ McCarthy broke his thumb on his throwing hand before the State Championship game. Didn’t tell anyone. Passed for over 300 yards, 3 td, and won the Ship. Didn’t pound his chest on how tough he was. Simply played with a broken thumb on his throwing hand and “did his job.”

[@bobbygiles2712]

High School?????? Really?????? WOW thanks for sharing 😂😂😂

[@ryansteve2893]

@@bobbygiles2712 I know it’s nuts. While he was taping up a broken thumb, Caleb was at the nail salon getting his nails did.

[@bobbygiles2712]

@@ryansteve2893 dude that has nothing to do with nothing it’s what the individual does on Sunday not high school not necessarily college although that is the highest measuring stick it’s what they do on the field professionally!!! That’s all that matters! I don’t give a damn whether he goes to the nail salon the hair dresser the strip club as long he’s not involved in any abusive criminal behavior or molesting children women his parents or anything like that let every individual live their lives and everybody let you live your life just be the best you can be on Sunday! The window is short enjoy your career while you’re young because it could end in an instant!

[@ryansteve2893]

@@bobbygiles2712 What?

[@bobbygiles2712]

@@ryansteve2893 I mean he taped himself up so what Ronny Lott cut his finger off to finish a game ! Fact not rumer I’ve been watching football before you were born probably everybody played hurt in those days today’s players go to the sidelines for the least little thing

[@aubrey44]

Bro talking about who’s gonna be best in year 5, my guy, if we don’t get shit right in year 1 and 2 half these players and coaches won’t even be here in year 5. Jayden Daniel’s is the guy ready to start now. All this talk about low ceilings and high floors is ridiculous. Drake Maye should have stayed in college for another year or two, that’s not our fault he simply isn’t ready for prime time.

[@vantablack9535]

That's how you know JD is the right pick, Bryce, Caleb & CJ are his peers he just didn't have dynamic talent his whole college career like CJ & Bryce

[@philthyrich0073]

They and many others want Maye to be better so bad. They’d take Jayden’s Heisman and give it to Maye if they could

[@SwivelHippie]

You can't compare JJs pocket poise to Drakes. Michigan's o-line and RBs were far better at pass pro. I trust Adam and DQ to choose the right guy.

[@ryansteve2893]

Your actually wrong. Michigan had the #1 run blocking offensive line in the country. BUT they actually ranked #21 in pass blocking. The reason why they had to run the ball so much vs Penn State was because OLUMUYIWA FASHANU (Mocked at #10) balled out and made Michigan’s tackles into turnstiles on every pass play.

[@SwivelHippie]

@ryansteve2893 Maye had 425 attempts, 29 sacks... Mccarthy had 332 attempts, 19 sacks. These numbers reflect both teams sacks ratios are very similar. But I give the guy that is sacked more times the benefit of the doubt. When a team runs the ball dominately and the other team doesn't, more pressure is on the QB that can't rely on the run game.

[@ryansteve2893]

@@SwivelHippie Have you seen how atrocious Maye’s foot work is? If you go off the adjusted stats per PFF, half those sack attempts were his fault.

[@SwivelHippie]

@@ryansteve2893 he's 21 einstein

[@ryansteve2893]

@@SwivelHippie And…….. You do know it’s unanimous that NFL scouts say a quarterbacks footwork improvement is a complete toss up. Over the last 30 years I believe the ratio is something around 51/49 out of all 1st round quarterbacks. Also, JJ is 21. Einstein*, Einstein.

[@user-zh1ev7ix7p]

What a lot of Washington commanders need to realize is that we're not ready to win. So let your quarterback learn and be more comfortable.

[@vantablack9535]

If this team has any early success even close to signs of 2012 or potentially better it is going to get real crazy real fast

[@WillDiggs]

Love you guys

[@vitor2650]

Jayden Daniels is really QB1 in draft and the perfect fit for DC! Sincerely, Pats Fan.

[@lenwoodwaugh9526]

Jayden Daniels 🔥

[@fullofmuscledownunde]

25% pressure to sack rating. Howell was 23%. Mahomes is 11. McCarthy is 14. Anything over 20% means they’ll be terrible in the NFL. Daniels was an awful 30% in 2021

[@OldGuard53]

@@fullofmuscledownunde Quiet a number of Daniels 'sacks' are runs for a loss. LSU coach already spilled the beans, it's Daniels to WSH

[@MrTHUD03]

Iv been following you guys from the beginning of all its very interesting to see how your choices have kind of changed. I think first it was daniels...then maye...and you guys are looking at mccarthy more than before

[@bizzo2g]

Everyone keeps pushing the narrative that JJ's a top 5 qb. Even his own coach didnt trust him enough to carry his team in college. Pls stop selling me on this cat

[@alanwright7819]

I was sold on Maye near the beginning of the debate, and I was completely against McCarthy. Although I haven’t watched a lot of game-day video for any of these three, I have watched and listened to analysis from a LOT of “football people” (frankly, I’m not good enough at evaluating college players alone by only watching videos). My thinking at this point is that McCarthy is probably a good compromise between the strengths of Daniels and Maye; for example, Daniels is easily the best runner in the bunch and Maye is probably the strongest passer, and may have the potential to BECOME the BEST passer in time. McCarthy is already good at both AND he is already used to running an NFL-like offense. I, personally, would pick McCarthy first, then Daniels and then Maye. I think any of them would be fine eventually with the right coaching, but that’s just how I would prioritize my picks if I was making the choice (thankfully, I’m not). Of course, one big thing that everyone needs to consider is that ONLY the Commanders’ staff knows exactly what kind of offense they intend to run. Whomever they choose, that person is going to have to fit their plan. That’s not necessarily the best athlete of the three, but the one that is most capable of understanding what they want and executing it. Of course, that’s also a two-way street because the Commanders also have to choose the one that’s going to be most comfortable in the offense that they intend to create and use… the one that would feel the most “at home.”

[@thesnives6673]

Who has the best footwork? Look at every successful quarterback in the league and tell me if they have good footwork. JJ had a great running game to fall back on or ride. If Washington got JJ they would be relevant again.

[@Tiger0366]

Should be asking who is the right fit for WAS at LT and does WAS need to draft a LT in the first round and at 4 or 5 or at 11 (reasons obvious). Will it fix the OL if we drafted a LT at 34.

[@jakeMontejo3272]

Best in depth analysis of JJM & Maye on YT. JJM has very good to mid potential depending on organization and more development. The intangibles not on stat sheets are getting GMs and coaches intrigued, Harbaugh’s coaching of the interview process probs played a huge part, plus the dude is charismatic AF per reports. JJM’s pre snap reads are rarely talked about, it’s also elite. Maye is boom or bust, he scares me & he’s got Mitch Trib vibes. Caleb is the scariest - his steez has Bo Callahan from Draft Day all over it and he seems like another Kyler.

[@MrDcb215]

This is a tough one. Huge fan of Daniels, brings that electric playmaking ability. Maye is a big strong athlete who can make plays. JJ, I'm liking more and more. He's comfortable in the pocket. He works under center more. He has a strong arm, he can run. If we could trade back and still get JJ, do it. If we have to pick a QB at two, it's got to be Daniels.

[@bobbygiles2712]

Joe Burrow threw to J Chase and J Jefferson so what are you saying ?

[@zacharyminor9593]

He's black!

[@jacobbarnard9504]

I hope Washington picks whats best for Washington. I think Adam did the same with Sam and acted in what's best for this team now in recalibration mode. Just my opinion Greatness, is coming to Washington for years to come.

[@thebigdubnetwork]

I refuse to accept us taking JJ at #2. Maybe 11 if we trade back but not 2. Hell naw. I can't do it.

[@fullofmuscledownunde]

McCarthy is the best prospect. Daniels has a pressure to sack ratio of 25% last year which is 2% higher than Howell!!. In 2021 daniels was 30%. McCarty is 14% and mahomes is 11%. Penix was 5%. McCarthy was also 80% on 3rd down that lead to TDs or first down. Thats 30-20% better than every other QB. McCarthy will be elite

[@fullofmuscledownunde]

“He also doesn't look to throw once he's outside the pocket and doesn't avoid sacks as his 24.5 percent pressure-to-sack rate tops this entire class - a trait that consistently carries over to the next level for prospects. The last worry with Daniels is his frame.” We can’t draft daniels. His oline protected him far better than ours will. Daniels sacks are on him not his oline

[@thebigdubnetwork]

@@fullofmuscledownunde JJ at #2 is laughable 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@thebigdubnetwork]

@@fullofmuscledownunde JJ at 2 is a no go

[@fullofmuscledownunde]

@@thebigdubnetwork daniels is a sack magnet and Drake creates his own pressure just like Howell. JJ when you compare NFL worth throws has as many as everyone else. He’s crazy athletic and has the most arm talent

[@takethat6461]

I loved the conversation. Didn't watch McCarthy but I agree with pretty much everything you guys saw and said. You guys gotta do this again but discuss these guys in the red zone. No question that can be a separator between the 3.

[@bobbygiles2712]

The best way to learn your job is to DO your job !!!!!

[@joemckeague4677]

Good draft. Trotter was the questionable pick to me. Would’ve rather a Ced Gray or Hopper as a developmental LB later.

[@jd_carefree]

If all 3 suffer a torn ACL, who's game is affected the most?

[@user-gm4fo4kk8z]

I'd be happy with JJ He's the sleeper in the draft

[@hibiscus779]

It's a crapshoot. Trevor Lawrence was supposed to be the next big thing and he is meh. So we have no idea. I am in favor of Spencer Rattler because his name is cool and we could have cool headines and merch

[@klohr311]

there pros and cons for all 3 qb. its a turtle race not a rabbit. if you are a turtle than you take a guy who needs time to develop and project to be star in 3 yrs than you take drake maye or jj. if you are dont have patience and everything is win now its jayden daniels. pick and choose your flavor.

[@farriskhan2352]

JJ is the best QB in this draft. Every team that passes on him will regret it. Name any othe QB that can throw it 61 MPH, can run a 4.5 40, has not played a single down over age 20, yet is still 27-1 as a starter including beating Stroud, Milroe and Penix head to head.

[@johnapple9339]

Spencer Rattler at number 2. His coil jumps off the film. 😂

[@bobbygiles2712]

Tripping

[@tysontomberlin7216]

Drafting Jaden at 2 is short term gratification. He came out of the same recruiting class as Sam Howell. He’s capped out. You don’t draft for good at 2. You draft for a top 5 QB in the NFL.

[@richardnashjr6292]

Drake Maye to Washington COMMANDERS ONLY. THE ONLY QB in this Draft with real QB MOXIE and walks the walk and talks the talk like a QB that is NOTT a DIVA like The other top QB'S. DON'T NEED the Drama that surrounds Caleb Williams and the Small frame Caleb Williams. Just saying!!! 😮

[@bodhisfattva7462]

none of them...trade back get some elite OTs and an extra 1st next year...move back up to 30-32 and get penix or nix or jj whoever falls...the value is just so much more and the risk is so much less.

[@stephenwilliams353]

Except you signed 20 FAs on 1 year deals. Trade back for an extra pick and u have a full blown rebuild next year. You need to play well now and sign the ballers on 1 year contracts and make this place a destination. Don't get good now and the team will self destruct.

[@richardnashjr6292]

HOPE THEY STAY AWAY FROM JAYDEN DANIELS!!! DON'T WANT CALEB WILLIAMS EITHER!!! SPENDS TO MUCH TIME ON SOCIAL MEDIA. DON'T WANT A DIVA AS FACE OF OUR FRANCHISE!!! Maybe JJ McCarthy or BO NIX 😊

[@chrischilds368]

I would love for the Commanders to take anybody but Jayden. I want Jayden to go to a team thats ready to compete. A team with talent. A team that knows how to grow a QB. Jayden going to Minnesota would be perfect for Jayden. The simple fact that y’all are even considering taking a QB besides Jayden is laughable.

[@nickarnold3525]

You are absolutely insane to think Mcarthy is an option. Draft Blake Corum over Mcarthy he carried Michigan.

[@bobbygiles2712]

The best way to learn is playing

[@user-uz2rx6dc7l]

Also best way to get bad habits ingrained

[@bobbygiles2712]

@@user-uz2rx6dc7l hands on experience is the best way to learn any job you need lecture and you need on field that’s how you learn to correct your bad habits that’s what the NFL does ! Nothing beats playing except if you got Brett Fayre and then Aaron Rogers and then Jordan Love or if you got Steve Young behind Joe Montana or if you got anybody behind Tom Brady ! Look at C J Stroud young dude is balling! All the quarterbacks in this draft class can all run if they want to even Bo Nix McCarthy Penix and Ratler all are not statue Patrick Mahomes is the new standard all are looking for quarterbacks that can throw AND use their legs, more and more of them are going to win championships! By the way Shedeur Sanders is already projected to be the number one quarterback in the 2025 NFL draft !

[@CLJINDUSTRIESINC]

Bruh, we should have kept Howell. I don't want JJ!

[@ctiii3843]

Yall tripping

[@zacharyminor9593]

Daniels is best for our team right now. Talk about something else! 🤦‍♂️

[@Zpapi5]

you would think maye has the only flaws out of all the QB’s. I find that comical. Jayden and JJ are perfect prospects i guess.

[@guyincognito320]

JD isn't a real first round talent. He doesn't belong in a debate with Maye.

[@yaboipookiepook]

​@@guyincognito320Keep on telling yourself buddy.. He isn't 1st Rd talent 🤦🏾‍♂️🙄🤦🏾‍♂️😂🤦🏾‍♂️

[@user-zh1ev7ix7p]

The fact is, they all have something to be desired. But I like Drakes commanding presence.

[@aubrey44]

JJ McCarthy and Drake Maye are in the group together. Jayden Daniel’s is pushing Caleb for the #1 spot. Jayden will be the pick at #2 unless Chicago takes him at 1..

[@jameshollister8294]

JJ mctharthy not even close to no nix get real

[@Chet73]

Drake Maye.

[@richardnashjr6292]

Jake Fromm will start over MARIOTA!!! Then. DRAKE MAYE 😊

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

Klatt who knows college quarterbacks better than anyone let’s be honest. Has Drake going to Washington for a reason. I’m a patriot fan and I want Drake. So I really hope Washington takes Jaden. I think Drake and Jaden are both going to be great quarterbacks in the NFL, so Washington can’t go wrong either way.

[@yaboipookiepook]

So what does Joel Klatt really know? He's making this assessment and that's all. It is an assessment. He doesn't have facts. He doesn't have guarantees. He's making a presumption like everybody else 😂😂😂

[@snipes5446]

Joel Klatt was PURE ASS in college. I’m not listening to that guy at all.

[@budmidgett3812]

You can talk yourself into or against any of the guys. Daniels is the guy.

[@davidwright4085]

If JJ McCarthy is so good, then why don't Jim harball trade away? Just in Harvard, get pics and help rebuild a team in cat problems. And he can pick JJ McCarthy at. What for but he ain't going to do that because he's talking out the side of his neck

[@bodhisfattva7462]

or do you play them and they get ruined by our craptastic OTs.

[@HB-dg2vn]

Y'all been talking up JJ like he should be the #1 pick

[@richardnashjr6292]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE Drake Maye's moxie, he sounds, and plays as a traditional QB and can be coached to play in this era of QB's. Drake Maye only!!! I would absolutely start Drake mid season!!!

[@aubrey44]

Those UNC have are known for MOXIE and needing to sit for 2 years.. smh.. Jayden Daniel’s all day

[@GeorgesOpinion]

You draft JJ at 2, you’ve overthought the process.

[@bryantrulen7570]

LFG

[@Elements4Nature]

You crazy to put Maye or JJ with Daniels. Wishful thinking. Just put on the tape when JJ played Maryland., he was terrible. Please y’all just don’t want Washington to choose a black QB period.

[@Lonnyboss70]

Jayden Daniels we need someone that Defense would have to think about not to blitz us all the time, bc he could take off if he needs to and has a arm!

[@cwhiteco]

Penix. Being totally slept on.

[@Chet73]

He has injury issue. No thanks

[@KennyMan_dmv202]

Jayden looks special with a horrible online! Yet he does this!season stats ; YDS. 3,812 ; TD. 40 ; INT. 4 ;1,100 rushing yards.QBR. 95.6. 1st. Rush 2023! 2022 17tds INT3 he’s my guy at #2 he had 375 passing and 350 rushing! In 1 game. 😂 wtf 😳

[@jabrilthomas9850]

Gonna sound weird, but I feel like the most impressive thing about Jayden is scouts talk about him as a Qb first not just an “ athlete “. I’ve heard multiple smart ppl praise him on his footwork, mechanics, ball placement & deep ball. AND oh by the way if the defense turns their heads he could legitimately break a 70 yard run. DC NEEDS JD MAN!

[@Trump_Yo_Trick]

JD at #2 🙏 Drake Maye has too many sloppy issues to fix. JJ is a solid late 1st early 2nd round pick. But if that's the case, we can dig up a 3rd-4th round sleeper qb drafting an elite talent for different position at #2! Like Malik Nabers!

[@racebannon8569]

Maye will prove to be the best QB in the class I believe. He throws a better deep ball than Daniels . And is bigger and stronger. People talked about Stroud last year before the draft.

[@Trump_Yo_Trick]

@racebannon8569 (Barring injuries) I believe that all qbs drafted into NFL could be great. The problem is patience from the NFL fan base due to a lack of experience in tangible knowledge and the pressure of high ticket price/merchandise sales. Watch Drake All 22' (short version) he leaks left or right pending side he will be throwing, breaks clean pockets unnecessarily, becomes randomly inaccurate, played no real competition, uh,* big brand teams*, doesn't have but subpar read of defenses... Now, if using the Aaron Rodgers model of sitting 2-3 years before hitting the field, sure, the kid could turn out to be spectacular. But that could be said about most that are deemed NFL level talent!

[@curtiskellam5358]

Jayden, Drake, then JJ. I get that Michigan had a dominant run-blocking O-Line and a dominant defense that led to Michigan's conservative QB play. But, IMO, if JJ was "that dude," Harbaugh would have let him throw the ball more.

[@RaoulDuk3]

I disagree. In football if you are able to successfully pound the rock up and down the field and completely demoralize the defense and wear them out that’s what you do 100% of the time , everytime.

[@RaoulDuk3]

But with that being said, the Commandies should take Daniels.

[@curtiskellam5358]

@@RaoulDuk3 You may be right. But to not pass the ball an entire half only speaks to the great confidence Harbaugh had in the running game? You don't believe it's also telling us about how he feels about JJ as a QB?

[@zaywhitt502]

JJ is impressively average

[@Blood-Fartz]

Honestly, you could sell me on all three of these 3 guys.

[@josephterrien]

Is there a reason no one is taking about JJ's tiny baby hands?? Dude looks like Kenny Pickett part 2.

[@therealbenjamin789]

What QB is going to come in the NFL and have a 1 of 1 trait. Jayden Daniels, will be the fastest QB in the NFL. Why is this important? Almost every QB who has won the SB or been MVP had a 1 of 1 trait. (Mohomes Arm Talent) (Brady Clutch) (P Manning Defensive Recognition) (E Manning Reliability Consistency) (Flacco Playoff Performance) (Rodgers Offense play recognition). When you have a QB with a 1 of 1 trait your team will make the playoffs more often. RG3 had 1 of 1 before he got hurt washington made the playoffs, Lamar Jackson agility 1 of 1, Cam Newton speed size 1 of 1, Josh Allen is now the 1 of 1 speed size ect. Take DJ and don't question it nobody besides caleb williams will come into the NFL at QB with a 1 of 1.

[@antbull0749]

i think JD’s quick & compact release is close to 1 of 1

[@therealbenjamin789]

@@antbull0749 always draft the player with the superpower

[@ChuchuJS]

Washington might or should pick Daniels it’s got an offense ready

[@shaunwalker7238]

Here we go smh, these technical nerd guys who like slotting guys like it’s a video game think JJ aka Mac Jones is elite …..embarrassing

[@bobbygiles2712]

Jayden Daniels is the best quarterback in college football if it wasn’t for his weight he’d be the number one pick !!!!

[@benmankiewicz5348]

No chance. Having the best season and being the best qb is two different things

[@bobbygiles2712]

@@benmankiewicz5348 how else are they evaluating then ??? That’s mainly how everybody evaluates quarterbacks, why else is Caleb Williams going number one overall??????? The tape the film what they did on the field that’s nonsense for you to say !!!!!!

[@bobbygiles2712]

@@benmankiewicz5348 that’s what draws the GM’s and the coaches to the combine? That’s why they attend the pro days because they are attracted to what the player did on film where else do they grade their evaluation????? That’s absolutely ridiculous!!!!!!

[@philthyrich0073]

Jayden will be better now and later

[@bobbygiles2712]

Daniels or Maye no McCarthy !

[@shimonhawkins13]

JJ 〽️cNasty is the man. Coached by Jim Harbaugh, practiced against NFL D coordinators MacDonald and Minter. Draft him!

[@davidwright4085]

Get over the dumb. The boy was carried by defense and a running game. He didn't even have to throw the ball at all. Hardly in the chamyes, s*** You talk about not enough tape when you're talking about someone like Drake. May well, they're definitely no proof that JJ McCarthy. Will be anything other than a back up because there's not enough tape

[@HakeemTheDream616]

I hope whatever QB you draft refuses to sign yall don't deserve an elite franchise QB especially after what yall did to RG3.

[@jc4418]

Jayden Daniels obvious

[@racebannon8569]

These guys are clowns.

[@pollaxt]

Calling JJ a better runner than Maye when Maye was 2nd in the country in EPA per QB rush and first downs is ignorant.

[@BludMun]

Having a fast 40 is all it takes I guess lol

[@farriskhan2352]

@BludMun: JJ outran the entire defense and his RB to block two guys 30 yards downfield, enabling a 60 yard rushing TD. Just watch that highlight before you downplay his game speed. Also an incredibly unselfish play.

[@BludMun]

@@farriskhan2352 that's not something you want in a franchise quarterback though. The dude ran a sub 4.5 40, I don't doubt that he isn't slow.

[@farriskhan2352]

@@BludMun JJ wins the team over with plays like that. Whether Freshman or Grad Student, EVERY Michigan player loves JJ. It is the kind of thing that can get an extra 5% out of your team.