Jayden Daniels is shaping much more than just the Commanders' offense

"The Washington Commanders' 2025 season didn't go the way anybody had expected or hoped for. By extension, the same could be said of second-year quarterback Jayden Daniels. But make no mistake: he is still the team's franchise quarterback. Though Daniels was not immune to fault, Washington failed him. The signal-caller was forced to do too much, and as a result, he was unable to stay on the field. Now, the Commanders' offseason revolves around ensuring none of this happens again."

"Both coordinators have been replaced. Washington's offensive scheme figures to look much different under David Blough than it did under Kliff Kingsbury. Daniels himself did not influence the change, but it was made to maximize his window. It won't be the last Daniels-driven move this offseason, either. Head coach Dan Quinn all but admitted this week that Washington's offseason plan, specifically where the coaching staff is concerned, revolves around Daniels. He certainly factored into why Blough was the choice for offensive coordinator, providing him with a familiar voice in his ear."

"Now that Washington's 2026 staff has been assembled, attention turns to the draft and free agency. Once again, Commanders fans should expect every move to be made with the intention of making life easier for their star passer. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, Daniels' former teammate at Arizona State, has been a name frequently mentioned as a potential fit for Washington. The quarterback has lobbied for him. Despite only playing a combined seven games in the past two seasons, a change of scenery might be able to get him back on track."

Jayden Daniels remains the franchise quarterback despite an underwhelming 2025 season. Washington's offense placed too much burden on him, contributing to injuries and limited availability. The Commanders replaced both coordinators and will adopt a different offensive scheme under David Blough to better suit Daniels' strengths. Head coach Dan Quinn indicated that coaching and staff decisions are being driven largely by Daniels' needs and preferences. The offseason focus shifts to the draft and free agency with the explicit goal of making life easier for the quarterback, including potential targets like Brandon Aiyuk who could boost the passing game.

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