5 critical observations from Jayden Daniels' preseason display against Bengals

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels | Greg Fiume/GettyImagesIt's been a long time since Washington Commanders fans saw star quarterback Jayden Daniels on the field in a typical NFL game-day setting. That eagerly awaited moment arrived on the bright lights of Monday Night Football against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Daniels is looking to build on a phenomenal first campaign in the pros. He displayed the playmaking, dynamism, poise, and nerves of steel that took the league by storm immediately. The No. 2 overall selection in the 2024 NFL Draft dragged the Commanders from the proverbial wilderness to the NFC Championship game, and long-term expectations soared along the way.

After…