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Commanders' Jayden Daniels skips method, status still unpredictable

.John Keim, ESPN Staff WriterOct 23, 2024, 04:23 PM ETCloseJohn Keim covers the Washington Commanders for ESPN. He joined ESPN in 2013 after a stint along with the Washington Post. He started dealing with the group in 1994 for the Diary Newspapers and later for the Washington Examiner. He has authored/co-authored 4 manuals. You can additionally listen to him on 'The John Keim Document', which airs on ESPN Richmond radio, and follow him on Twitter @john_keimASHBURN, Va.-- Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels did not perform Wednesday, but the newbie superstar's standing for Sunday's activity versus the Chicago Bears remains uncertain.Daniels, that injured his ribs in the initial one-fourth of Sunday's triumph over Carolina, was actually tagged as "week-to-week" through coach Dan Quinn on Monday.The first-place Leaders (5-2), nonetheless, continue to be enthusiastic that Daniels can easily bet Caleb Williams and also the Bears (4-2) in a matchup matching the best pair of gamers picked in this particular year's NFL draft.Marcus Mariota, that switched out Daniels against Carolina, will start Sunday if Daniels can't play.Quinn said Daniels was arranged to get procedure Wednesday and can join appointments as well as walk-throughs. Quinn did certainly not say whether Daniels will exercise Thursday or Friday, adding that he would deal with the rookie's standing once again after process Friday.Editor's Picks1 Associated" I wish to be sure he may fully reveal himself and perform all things that he does, that makes him thus unique and unique," Quinn said.Daniels has actually made appreciation due to the fact that the spring season for his prep work and also exactly how swiftly he picked up Washington's offense. He arrives to the resource around 5 a.m. as well as typically performs his own walk-through an hour or two eventually, depending on to several resources. He has proceeded making use of online fact modern technology to assist him get ready for activities, which he began performing at LSU last year.Wednesday noted the 1st Commanders process through which Daniels couldn't participate given that he was actually composed in the springtime." The good news for him [is actually] there is actually a great deal of banked associates on things that he's done remarkably well," Quinn said.Daniels suffered the personal injury on his first play coming from skirmish, a 46-yard rollick ideal side through which he was handled coming from the side through one protector as well as from behind by one more. Daniels fell unclearly. He completed the collection, however prior to the next possession, he attempted to toss a warm-up successfully pass, pulled a face, visited the sideline as well as slammed his headgear to the turf.Mariota accomplished 18 of 23 passes for 205 lawns and also pair of touchdowns in the 40-7 gain Carolina." We've found him participate in I understand he is actually a wonderful player," Commanders linebacker Bobby Wagner mentioned of Mariota. "I recognize all he does is prepare and expect his chance and also's what happened. He made the most of the opportunity and conformed that we see him play all the time." Meanwhile, Quinn said Daniels' perspective has actually "been superb, just like you will expect." Quinn incorporated that Daniels will not be persuaded to send back as a result of the competition including Williams." It has to do with him and also the readiness to prepare yourself as well as aid our staff," Quinn said. "That's why so many of his allies really move towards him." Williams downplayed the stories of the 2024 No. 1 pick taking on versus the No. 2 pick, claiming his "task is to go succeed activities on Thursdays, Sundays and also Mondays. That's it." Williams incorporated that he wants Daniels to play Sunday when inquired whether he would certainly be actually disappointed if Daniels is actually sidelined with an injury." No. I hope he plays," Williams stated. "Obviously you don't want to observe good and excellent gamers down, not in video games. It only makes the game better. However no, I am actually not reliant off of that matchup." Mariota, the No. 2 selection in the 2015 draught, claimed he can easily share with Daniels his experience having skipped 4 activities as a rookie." Primarily, only being brilliant and also understanding what is actually most important," Mariota stated. "Early in my occupation, you get really worked up around, 'I've got to play recently, I have actually got to play today.' At times it is actually focusing on your health in the long term." ESPN's Courtney Cronin resulted in this file.