Austin Ekeler Shares Fiery Example of Jayden Daniels's Improved Year 2 Leadership

"He's holding the standard, letting everyone know this is how we play," Ekeler said of Daniels. "If you're not playing at this level, you can't be on the field." | Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Now that his rookie year is in the rearview, Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is ready to take the next big step in his QB1 journey—becoming leader of the team.

Last season, coach Dan Quinn wanted Daniels to focus first and foremost on playing while he got used to life in the NFL. But this year, No. 5 is stepping into a new role: head honcho.