It's no secret that the success of the Washington Commanders hinges upon one player more than anybody else. Of course, that is quarterback Jayden Daniels.
As a rookie, he was the architect behind the Commanders' stunning run to the NFC Championship game. He was quite arguably the greatest first-year quarterback in NFL history. He was already being thrown into conversations as a top-five passer in the league and the best in the conference. He could do no wrong.
Then, Year 2 happened.
Jayden Daniels' second-year slump with Commanders has drawn wildly unfair criticism
Daniels couldn't stay healthy, and Washington went 5-12.