"First, it was quarterbacks coach Tavita Pritchard, who earned an external promotion from Stanford, his alma mater. Then, there was the dismissal of offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury. Next on the list could be Daniels' backup and mentor, Marcus Mariota. Mariota is set to hit unrestricted free agency in March, and a return to Washington seems unlikely. FOX Sports' Greg Auman even predicted that the 32-year-old will follow Kingsbury to his next destination: the Los Angeles Rams."
"He doesn't need babysitters to look over him. Yet, that doesn't change the fact that his support system is in heavy flux, which is far from ideal. Every up-and-coming player wants a trusted, respected voice to lean on, akin to the connection Daniels and Mariota have built during their time together. The former hasn't been shy to spotlight the effect the latter has had on his development, and the feeling is ostensibly mutual."
Quarterbacks coach Tavita Pritchard received an external promotion and offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury was dismissed, leaving Jayden Daniels with fewer close supports. Marcus Mariota is set to hit unrestricted free agency in March and a return to Washington appears unlikely, with a prediction he could follow Kingsbury to the Los Angeles Rams. Daniels enters his third NFL season and no longer requires constant oversight, but the collapse of his veteran support network creates a period of heavy flux. Mariota has served as mentor, teacher, hype man and calming presence, and his potential departure could affect Daniels' comfort and development.
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