"Even though he only completed three of his seven games, [Jayden] Daniels was contacted on 11.7 plays per game this season. That's the third-highest rate among quarterbacks, only behind Justin Fields (benched) and Justin Herbert. Simply put, Daniels takes too many hits. He was contacted on a league-high 12.4 plays per game last year, the fourth-highest rate in the league. Mobile quarterbacks tend to take more hits, but Daniels can do a better job avoiding them. Competitiveness is fine. It's very good, in fact -- a requisite for a professional athlete. But so, too, are smarts, availability and longevity."
"Even though the Washington Commanders could be without veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota in Week 17 against the Dallas Cowboys on Christmas Day, head coach Dan Quinn refused to go back on his decision to shut down Jayden Daniels. And it was the correct call."
Marcus Mariota could miss Week 17 against the Dallas Cowboys, and head coach Dan Quinn refused to reverse the decision to keep Jayden Daniels sidelined. The Commanders sit at 4-11 with two games remaining before offseason changes. Throwing Daniels into action at this stage would offer little benefit. Daniels must prioritize reducing the number of hits he takes to preserve his career. He was contacted on 11.7 plays per game this season and 12.4 last year. Sliding more effectively and improving risk assessment in the pocket will enhance availability and longevity while maintaining his improvisational strengths.
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