The Washington Commanders have leaned into their ties with basketball, which now seems a strength rather than a weakness. The evolution of quarterback Jayden Daniels embodies this change, as he showcases skills akin to a point guard on the football field. His unique warmup routine includes shooting a basketball to enhance his throwing technique and vision. This basketball background has helped him read defenses effectively and make smart plays, contributing to the Commanders' surprising success despite previous doubts about the franchise's leadership.
Daniels's pregame warmup routine involves shooting and passing an actual basketball, a practice he replicated from Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud.
Daniels credits basketball for enhancing his quarterback vision, stating, 'Playing quarterback, you got to have wide vision to kind of see different spaces.'
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