Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters had one goal this offseason: Find the missing pieces to get this team to the next level. After a Cinderella season in 2024, the Commanders need to prove that it wasn’t a fluke and they are a legitimate threat each and every week, no matter which team they face. Peters has been on a mission to upgrade the offensive line, add weapons for Jayden Daniels to target, and solidify the defense.
Part of that mission included trading with the San Francisco 49ers for veteran wide receiver Deebo Samuel. Samuel’s production has been hit or miss the last few seasons, but he has the talent and skill to be a solid option next to Terry McLaurin. Samuel has been with the team for just a short time, but he’s already impressed with his new quarterback.
First, Samuel is asked about the culture in Washington, which he says is a ‘great culture’ and that there’s a big brotherhood here. Then came the big question: What has impressed you about Jayden Daniels?
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“Just being here for two-to-three months now, I feel like the man can make every throw. He’s comfortable, he knows what’s going on, he knows where the ball needs to go, I just think he’s very smart.
Samuel has received passes from several different quarterbacks, mainly Jimmy Garoppolo and Brock Purdy, but there were several other backups who hit the field on occasion while he was in San Francisco. He’s been around the league long enough to understand what makes a good quarterback and how to tell if a guy can get the job done. That he’s impressed with Daniels speaks volumes about Daniels’ potential in the NFL.
The Commanders’ fanbase is nervous, and rightfully so given all it has experienced over the last 30 years, but the aura around the team and the organization is such that Daniels will not have a sophomore slump, and this team will regain the respect it lost due to decades of poor play and mismanagement.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders’ Deebo Samuel impressed with Jayden Daniels