If it worked for one guy, it could for anybody, right?<\/p>\n
That’s what the Seattle Seahawks hope, at least.<\/p>\n
After one of the best rookie seasons in NFL history, quarterback Jayden Daniels’ training camp tactics from a year ago are now influencing other rookies’ transition to the pros.<\/p>\n
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The Washington Commanders draft pick used virtual reality (VR) headgears and simulations to immerse himself “into” NFL-like situations.<\/p>\n
The VR’s 360-degree views allowed Daniels to visualize his progressions and improve his recognition of opposing defenses in a simulation that replicates being in a game unlike anything else.<\/p>\n
Daniels’ use of this technology wasn’t new to him just last season. He was first introduced to VR training at LSU. Then, Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury brought it along to help the Heisman Trophy winner’s transition to the NFL.<\/p>\n
“It\u2019s a unique technology, and it\u2019s definitely for the quarterbacks,\u201d Kingsbury told The Athletic.<\/a>\u00a0\u201cI think it is more effective than them just watching the film. They\u2019re going through their reads, they\u2019re going through their progressions, they\u2019re seeing it.\u201d<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n The tool worked wonders, as Daniels carved through defenses all season on his way to Offensive Rookie of the Year honors and a berth in the NFC championship game.<\/p>\n The Seahawks have now taken notice and are implementing Daniels’ philosophy into their offseason program for QB draft pick Jalen Milroe.<\/p>\n Milroe, Seattle’s third-round pick out of Alabama, has confirmed that he will begin using the tool soon.<\/p>\n When referenced to Daniels’ VR usage from last offseason, Milroe explained he and his new coaching staff “talked about doing that.”<\/p>\n “From now until game one, I’m going to utilize that,” Milroe said.<\/p>\n This implementation may not guarantee the same success Daniels enjoyed in 2024, but the enhanced visualization should greatly improve Milroe’s processing and decision-making skills – which were one of the weaknesses of his scouting reports.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n The Commanders and Jayden Daniels are changing the game in how to approach preseason preparation.<\/p>\n Seattle is now the latest team to follow suit.<\/p>\n Related: Commanders NFC East Rival Shunned Shedeur Sanders For Shocking Reason<\/a><\/p>\n