How Kobe, LeBron, Steph and Brady are helping Jayden Daniels chase greatness

ASHBURN, Va. -- Shortly after midnight in the wake of Washington's Week 8 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, quarterback Jayden Daniels exited his news conference and channeled one of his idols. Instead of driving home, Daniels took an hours detour to the Commanders' practice facility.

He had more work to do.

For approximately two and a half hours, Daniels worked in near silence. He lifted weights under the guidance of strength and conditioning coach Chad Englehart. The only sounds in the building came from the two men: their conversation and the clanking of weights.

Daniels, who grew up as a massive Kobe Bryant fan, is well aware the Los Angeles Lakers legend used to work out at 4 a.m., hours…