Commanders coach Dan Quinn lauds Jayden Daniels' performance

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Washington Commanders coach Dan Quinn loves what he has seen from rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. But there's one exception: Quinn wants him to slide more. That was evident in Saturday's 13-6 preseason loss to the Miami Dolphins. On a first-quarter zone read keeper around the right end, Daniels picked up 13 yards but rather than slide continued forward and got tackled from behind. After the game Quinn told reporters -- with a nod to the movie "Animal House" -- that Daniels was on "double secret probation" because he didn't slide on the play. It was the second consecutive week Daniels left the coaches anxious about a play and the potential for a big hit. Following the play Saturday, Quinn walked down the sideline to where Daniels was and motioned for him to get down.

 

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Coach Dan Quinn is impressed with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, but he has one major concern: Daniels needs to learn to slide more when running the ball. In a recent preseason game against the Miami Dolphins, Daniels took off for a 13-yard gain but didn’t slide and ended up getting tackled. Afterward, Quinn jokingly said Daniels was on "double secret probation" for not protecting himself. This has been a recurring issue, and Quinn is hoping Daniels can avoid big hits by making safer decisions on the field.