Quinn doesn't want Commanders' past at QB to weigh on Daniels - ESPN

PHOENIX — The Washington Commanders know that Jayden Daniels can dodge defenders when he starts to run. What they don't want is for him to also have to spring free from the ghosts of the organization's past when it comes to quarterback play.

After a near-perfect performance in Monday's 38-33 win over Cincinnati on «Monday Night Football,» and with the fan base embracing Daniels as its potential savior, coach Dan Quinn wanted to make it clear Daniels can't atone for the sins of the past. He can, though, shape the present and future.

«I definitely understand our fan base has been waiting for the franchise QB, but I also don't want Jayden feeling any ghosts,» Quinn said, «making sure he understands there's only one name on the back of that jersey and that's for him.»

Daniels completed 21 of 23 passes for 254 yards and two touchdowns, while running for one more to help the Commanders (2-1) win on the road. After the game, numerous players called him «different» and «the answer» while praising his poise during tense moments of the game.

According to the NFL, Daniels became the first player since at least 1950 to throw for 250 yards and more than one touchdown while also rushing for a score and completing at least 90% of his passes. His 91.3 completion percentage was the highest ever in a game for a rookie. He rushed for another 39 yards — and now has 171 on the season.

In three games, Daniels has completed a league-best 80.1% of his passes for 664 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.

But what Quinn doesn't want to do is compare him to what has happened here in the past — or to anyone else for that matter.

«I don't want to compare him to anybody but him because he's still growing,» Quinn said Tuesday, «and quite