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Daily Slop - 9 Oct 23: Jay Gruden says Howell is ‘making a case to be the franchise quarterback’

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Gruden likes Howell. What did he think of Howell’s performance in an otherwise embarrassing performance from the Commanders on Thursday Night Football?

“Sam Howell is making a case to be the franchise quarterback for sure,” Gruden said.

“He’s a tough, competitive guy. And that’s what Washington needs right now. They need competitiveness. Their offensive line is not playing that well right now. They need a quarterback with some toughness, a guy that can get out of trouble and make some tough throws. And Sam’s doing that. He’s taking a lot of sacks; they’re leading the league in giving up sacks.