Jayden Daniels has been turning heads with his stunning rookie season, and ESPN's Dan Orlovsky has not shied away from making a striking forecast about the prodigy. The Washington Commanders are off to a flying start in the NFL season, boasting a 4-1 record after trouncing the Cleveland Browns 34-13, much thanks to the exploits of their rookie quarterback Daniels. His performance in the Commanders' commanding victory over the Browns was nothing short of impressive, completing 14 of 25 passes for 238 yards and adding a touchdown to his name.
The 23-year-old's prowess on the field left ex-NFL quarterback and current ESPN analyst Orlovsky thoroughly impressed, predicting that Daniels could lead Washington to the pinnacle of success. During an appearance on ESPN's 'Get Up', Orlovsky was effusive in his praise when discussing Daniels' inaugural season in comparison to CJ Stroud's first year and declaring him Washington's answer to the reigning MVP Lamar Jackson. "Washington has found their Lamar Jackson," Orlovsky boldly proclaimed.
"The playmaking with his feet is spectacular and automatically this team is going to contend for Super Bowls because of this young player. Passing, the time of their pass game has gone up," he continued. "They run the ball well with Brian Robinson, his connection with the receivers.
He's (Daniels') unfazed, nothing fazes this young man." Daniels' season has been likened to the rookie year of Houston Texans' quarterback Stroud, who, like Daniels, was al.