"Nothing could go right for Washington in a 5-12 campaign riddled with injuries and regression from those who led the Commanders to the NFC Championship game. Quarterback Jayden Daniels was at the center of all the drama, appearing in just seven games and finishing only four. Now, Daniels is making headlines off the field for committing a big no-no with the Commanders' fan base with his comments about one of their biggest rivals."
"That was what Washington's quarterback said about the Philadelphia Eagles and their fans. And while it might seem like an affirmation of dominance in the rivalry, it's really the exact opposite. "I love Eagles fans. They just embody what Philly brings. To be able to go out there and play against them... Their environment is kind of like the closest thing you can get to a college environment." Jayden Daniels via Yardbarker"
"Sometimes, the best way to resist a bully is to show them respect. They want you to hate them. They want you to think they're mean and nasty, and they want you to be bitter and cry about it like a whiny little victim. Sadly for the Eagles, Daniels is no victim. He doesn't let fans like the Eagles live in his head. Instead, they motivate him to show out. When he last faced off against them in the NFC Championship game, he gave Washington a chance until fumbles by his supporting cast became too much to overcome. Late in the 2024 season, Daniels led the Commanders to a Week 16 home win in the final moments, in front of all the green-clad diehards who love turning out in numbers at Northwest Stad"
Washington finished 5-12 amid injuries and regression from players who previously reached the NFC Championship. Jayden Daniels appeared in seven games and started four, and his limited availability created drama around the team. Daniels praised Philadelphia Eagles fans, calling their stadium environment the closest thing to a college atmosphere. Some Commanders fans reacted negatively to that praise. Daniels framed the Eagles’ crowd as motivation rather than intimidation. He provided strong moments late in the season, including a Week 16 comeback win, and nearly upset Philadelphia in the NFC Championship before turnovers by teammates proved decisive.
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