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We Were Hoping That Jayden Daniels Could Slip to the Raiders: Davante Adams

Sneha Singh
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We Were Hoping That Jayden Daniels Could Slip to the Raiders: Davante Adams

It’s no secret that Jayden Daniels was the hot favorite of this year’s NFL draft. Many teams were vying for the Heisman Trophy winner, including the Los Angeles Raiders. However, the quarterback from LSU was selected by the Washington Commanders as the No. 2 pick, leaving a significant gap that Raiders wideout Davante Adams didn’t shy away from admitting.

During a recent appearance on the Up & Adams Show, Adams had some words of praise for the rookie after he performed exceptionally well this week against the Bengals. This prompted Adams to reflect that the Raiders had hoped other teams wouldn’t scoop up Daniels during the draft — so that they could with pick 13.

“I mean, he [Jayden Daniels] won the Heisman for a reason. He’s a special player. We were hoping that maybe all the teams didn’t think so and he could slip down to the Raiders a little while ago. But he’s out there doing his thing.

“It’s impressive to watch at such a young kid and a lot of expectations coming in. It’s hard to perform like that, especially on a team that’s been struggling for a while. So, really proud of him. It looked like he’s been able to turn it around a little bit,” he continued.

While Daniels’ collegiate success was undoubtedly the main reason everyone had their eyes on him, the Raiders had another connection. Their head coach, Antonio Pierce, knew the QB from his time as an assistant coach, which fans and analysts predicted would be a good plan.

But the rookie quarterback found his new home in Washington. The potential fans saw in Daniels has certainly proven to be true, albeit elsewhere, as the rookie is already setting records in his debut season in the league.

Jayden Daniels is on a record-breaking spree

In the Week 3 matchup against the Joe Burrow-led Cincinnati Bengals, Daniels exceeded everyone’s expectations by leading Washington to a 38-33 victory. The LSU product amassed 254 yards, and two touchdowns, and completed 21 out of 23 passes. He also rushed for 39 yards, with 12 carries and 1 touchdown.

These numbers sum up to a completion rate of 91.3%, setting the record for the highest completion percentage achieved by a rookie in a game. Daniels further became the first QB to “rush for at least three touchdowns, pass for at least two touchdowns, and not throw an interception through his first three career games,” as per Stathead.

Speaking of records, it’s also worth noting that the Commanders vs. Bengals matchup was the first game since 1940 to have not a single interception or punt.

Jayden Daniels has proved his worth as the No. 2 pick with his Week 3 performance. With his draft, the Commanders get exactly what they were missing — a reliable signal-caller to lead the team to wins. The only thing left is to wait and see if the rookie can keep up the high when he plays against the Cardinals on Sep 30.

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Sneha Singh

Sneha Singh

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Sneha Singh is an NFL writer for The SportsRush. She is currently pursuing engineering but her passion for writing brought her to join SportsRush in 2024. Having previously worked in various media outlets across genres, Sneha is now devoted to following her love of the NFL, having been converted into a fan last year. What started from coffee table banter with her friends arguing for their favorite teams, soon developed into a deep-rooted love for the sport. Next, she knew, Sneha was ardently following the offseason, keeping an eye out for trades, draft prospects, and heartbreaking retirements. Her heart was taken by the San Fransisco 49ers' immense talent and the Philadelphia Eagles's heart. Safe to say, there were quite a few heartbreaks in her first year following the NFL. However, with the disappointing Super Bowl defeat and Jason Kelce's retirement, her passion for the sport just grew stronger. It's not just the on-field action that excited Sneha but also the behind-the-scenes strategies, stories, and business dealings. Sneha has written over 80 articles so far and hopes to strike the century very soon! Outside the NFL, Sneha finds solace in fiction. Be it books, films, anime, or video games, as long as there is a good story with creative expression, she's there for it. On the flip side, Sneha also likes to code and is an avid ML developer. What little time is left when she is not writing, consuming, or coding, Sneha likes to play the guitar.

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