Skinsinparadise

Got zero angst about this recent draft. The previous draft I had plenty of woulda shoulda stuff.

As for the work ethic stuff I know we are accustomed to some stories about dudes who don't have it. But for me its not about having it or not having it -- for me its reading about many of the greats in all sports that their work ethic is through the roof. Brady for example didn't just have a good work ethic but it was legendary-insane. Too early to know on Jayden but some good early indications that he might be in that insane work ethic category that some of the greats have. My concern is also durability. I'll say though this isn't a dumb organization anymore, so I'd guess 100% they have a plan to beef him up. Heck Jayden himself said in an interview he has a plan working with a nutrionist

Some key parts that I either liked or found interesting He told them, according to one person in the room, they are getting a "young man who loves football" and would help them "change this franchise forever." Then, according to the source, Peters finally said: "We're going with Jayden." The room erupted with cheers, clapping and high-fives. "It was like a room of joy," said a person who was there. "It put everybody at ease." ...He liked Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy more than presumed second choice Drake Maye, the North Carolina star QB, according to multiple sources. But Daniels -- due in part to his experience, polish, resilience and game-changing ability -- became the organization's top pick early in their evaluations and never lost ground as Peters & Co. finished out the process. While every No. 2 pick is of huge importance, this pick could alter the trajectory of a franchise trying to establish a new identity under new owner Josh Harris -- who purchased the team last summer -- new coach Dan Quinn and first-time GM Peters. Washington is attempting to get beyond more than two decades of futility under previous owner Dan Snyder, and solving its decades-long quarterback quest with a long-term answer at the position would go a long way toward accomplishing that goal. Washington has started 33 quarterbacks since last winning the Super Bowl after the 1991 season; the Commanders started eight in the past four years; no quarterback has served as the No. 1 guy for more than three years since Mark Rypien from 1989-93. They needed to make sure they had the right guy. In the end, their process led them back to where they began: Daniels. "We knew it was Jayden for a while," Peters said. "It would have taken a lot for it to not be Jayden. The whole building I would say was unanimous on that one. It's easy to see why." ...DANIELS HAD ADVOCATES outside of Washington as well. Former Arizona State coach Herm Edwards, who recruited Daniels and coached him for three years, told Peters that Daniels "was a man; don't let his youth fool you." One source said San Francisco receiver Brandon Aiyuk, a close friend of Daniels', sang his pal's praises to Peters. And San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan, with whom Peters worked for seven years, also gave Daniels a glowing review. From that Florida State film on, nothing changed Washington's opinion of Daniels. The Commanders spoke to people from Arizona State, where Daniels played three years, and LSU. One source checked out his high school transcripts. They asked about his character. Peters also liked that Daniels had the passcode changed at an LSU facility so he could enter after hours for more work. He also organized 5 a.m. workouts with his receivers; Washington's officials were impressed that he could cajole his teammates to attend at that hour. That, one source said, resonated as much as anything with Peters. The boxes kept getting checked in Daniels' favor. But the interest still went back to his on-field exploits. Like Peters, Quinn said Washington liked the level of competition Daniels played in the SEC, and the sophistication of the defenses he faced. "They had looks and different things that Jayden has been able to really process things quickly," Quinn, a former defensive coordinator, said. "He has a real decision-making process that's fast." https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40057487/why-commanders-drafted-jayden-daniels-no-2-overall

Keim mentioned this on his podcast too. I mentioned John Beck in an interview on 106.7, mentioned the day after the draft Jayden asked him to get together so they can work The work ethic stuff feels real

Let alone at the D line. Eagles have dominated this division as for consistency in the last two decades plus. A hallmark of it has been stacking talent on the D line. Injuries happens. But more on point players leave and players tend to play better when rotated.

I watched that segment with Rivera doubling down on Chase. As to a series of reasons why Ron sucked is he doesn't think he has anything to learn from past mistakes. Sheehan played back Ron's ending press conference when he got canned with Carolina. Ron came off with no regrets. He did everything right and came off defiant. Night and day difference with Quinn who is obsessed with doing it better this time and is already working around the clock. Dan was beyond awful. But Ron was a nightmare as to his level of incompetency and lack of urgency. I didn't realize it until his last off season. Multiple reporters have said last year, Ron just came off checked out and it filtered to the team. But we are lucky it bottomed thanks to that. #2 pick. Hopefully franchise QB, etc.

We had a terrible owner an awful human being, terrible GM albiet nice guy terrible coach albiet nice guy This is a night and day new beginning on all fronts.

interesting I recall Daniels said in an interview his dad is his biggest critic including telling him at times he sucks when he's off

Over Vaderson?

Ron's one big accomplishment was FA in his first year. Knocked it out of the park. But Kyle Smith was heavy involved in that. When Kyle left, Ron struggled after that. FA sucked the draft sucked. His trades sucked. He was as delusional as Bruce and Vinny and also even oddly arrogant like them at times too. But a much nicer and classier guy. Maybe Dan's delusion-arrogance filters to his employees. He basicaly left the organization as a classier one than what he inherited but with a worse roster than he inherited. Just hearing how this new regime is a breath of fresh air brings it home. I don't fault Ron for not working around the clock because of his health issues so I get that. But otherwise this comes off as a regime that is much more humble and self aware while being much more hardworking and competent. But will see.