"Jayden Daniels' influence is growing within the Washington Commanders. He is eager to bounce back and has been more vocal about what the offense should look like under new coordinator David Blough. The quarterback has also made no secret about his desire to reunite with some familiar faces this offseason. Whether the Commanders grant his wish is another matter. General manager Adam Peters needs to focus his attention on the defensive side of things."
"However, if Washington wants to respond positively to a disappointing 2025 campaign, surrounding Daniels with the pieces he needs should also be a high priority. When Daniels made a statement about the Commanders possibly trying to lure a former teammate from his college days at Arizona State, the hype immediately centered on wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. He remains close friends with the signal-caller, and the San Francisco 49ers will likely release him at some stage. However, another name everyone seems to have ignored warrants consideration."
"Aiyuk is the bigger name, of course. But it's also worth remembering that running back Rachaad White was also a teammate of Daniels' in college. And he's also a free agent this offseason. White was a third-round pick by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2022. His rookie contract is now up, and the NFC South club may not have the assets or the desire to keep him around."
Jayden Daniels has grown influence within the Washington Commanders and has been vocal about offensive direction under new coordinator David Blough. Daniels has expressed a desire to reunite with familiar college teammates, with attention focused on Brandon Aiyuk and running back Rachaad White as potential targets. Rachaad White enters free agency after a productive tenure with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including over 1,500 yards from scrimmage in Year 2. Washington shows limited depth at running back behind a late-round rookie and potential short-term options, making a proven dual-threat back a logical priority alongside defensive needs.
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