The Washington Commanders have found their long-term quarterback solution in Jayden Daniels, with veteran Marcus Mariota as his primary backup. The competition for the third-string quarterback position is heating up, especially highlighted in the preseason opener against the New England Patriots. Sam Hartman started the game but had a shaky performance, completing only nine of 19 passes. In contrast, Josh Johnson performed well against the Patriots’ backups, indicating he might have the edge in the competition for the QB3 slot. The future of the third quarterback remains uncertain as they continue to compete.
Sam Hartman struggled in Washington's preseason opener against the New England Patriots, completing nine of 19 pass attempts for 64 yards with no touchdowns and one interception. Despite facing a tough first-string defense, his performance raises concerns about his candidacy for the QB3 position.
Josh Johnson outperformed Sam Hartman in the preseason battle for the third quarterback slot, completing 15 of 22 passes for 173 yards and a touchdown, despite also throwing a pick on a tipped pass.
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