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Jayden Daniels to Washington Commanders? A ‘Better Fit’ Says Colin Cowherd
The biggest question plaguing everyone in NFL circles this offseason is what the Washington Commanders will do with their No. 2 overall pick. Well, now we might have an answer.
With Caleb Williams heading to Chicago at No. 1 feeling like a certainty, what Washington does after is up for debate. Some have Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy and North Carolina’s Drake Maye coming to the Commanders.
Then there’s LSU’s Jayden Daniels. The Heisman trophy winner has been linked with Washington for months, and now it appears that we have confirmation (of sorts) that Jayden is heading to the Commanders.
“Based on what I’m hearing on Jayden Daniels’ playing style and Kliff Kingsbury’s history, that Washington thinks that’s a better fit for the current staff,” FS1’s Colin Cowherd said on The Volume. “They also believe Jayden Daniels’ ability to move buys you a couple of years of figuring out complex NFL defenses.”
Now, this isn’t exactly earth-shattering news as many have believed for a while that Kingsbury and Daniels would make a good duo for Washington. With Kliff’s experience in working with dual-threat quarterbacks (Kyler Murray and Caleb Williams), getting Daniels into the building seems like a smart move.
Not only that, the Commanders have the pieces around Daniels to make his job a little easier thanks to a helpful free agency period.
Jan 1, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) looks on from the sidelines
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The offensive line was strengthened after it gave up 65 sacks last season (65) with Tyler Biadasz and Nick Allegretti. Running back Austin Ekeler was signed to pair with Brian Robinson Jr., which gives Daniels a proper one-two punch behind him.
That will help take some of the pressure of having Daniels to throw 30+ times in a game as Sam Howell did last season.
But if he has to, there’s Terry McLaurin, Jahan Dotson, Zach Ertz, Logan Thomas and Dyami Brown to name a few who are weapons in the pass game. Additionally, the Commanders have two second round selections to add further weapons for Daniels. Of course, we haven’t even delved into Jayden’s ability as a dual-threat quarterback yet.
So, it’s easy to see why Daniels in Washington makes sense. Kingsbury has the experience, and there are weapons for Daniels to spray the ball around to. If plays break down, then Daniels will take off and run for yards, which is also another layer that Kingsbury will no doubt explore as he builds the offensive scheme in the offseason.
The Commanders have had a fruitful free agency period, and now the draft will tie it all together, with Daniels now thought to be the one tasked with leading the franchise into a new and exciting era.
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Washington Nationals acquire infielder Jorbit Vivas
Vivas, 25, hit .270 with 21 doubles, a triple, four home runs, 43 RBI, 64 walks, 12 stolen
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TCU vs Washington predictions, picks, odds for NCAA Tournament Second Round
The Second Round of the women’s 2026 NCAA Tournament continues Sunday with a slate featuring No. 3 TCU vs. No. 6 Washington on the eight-game schedule.
Here is the latest on Sunday’s March Madness matchup, including expert picks from reporters across the USA TODAY Sports Network.
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No. 3 TCU vs No. 6 Washington prediction
- Heather Burns: TCU
- Mitchell Northam: TCU
- Nancy Armour: TCU
- Cydney Henderson: TCU
- Meghan Hall: TCU
No. 3 TCU vs No. 6 Washington odds
- Opening Moneyline: TCU (-520)
- Opening Spread: TCU (-9.5)
- Opening Total: 125.5
How to Watch TCU vs Washington on Sunday
No. 3 TCU takes on No. 6 Washington at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth on March 22 at 10:00 p.m. (ET). The game is airing on ESPN.
Stream March Madness on Fubo
2026 Women’s NCAA Tournament full schedule
- March 18-19: First Four
- March 20-21: First Round
- March 22-23: Second Round
- March 27-28: Sweet 16
- March 29-30: Elite 8
- April 3: Final Four
- April 5: National Championship
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Washington Nationals release right-handed pitcher Drew Smith
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Washington Nationals released right-handed pitcher Drew Smith on Saturday.
Smith, 32, had signed a minor league deal with an invitation to major league camp after missing the entire 2025 season to recover from Tommy John surgery. He went 1-1 with a 3.06 ERA and two saves in 19 relief appearances with the New York Mets in 2024.
Smith has gone 12-13 with a 3.48 ERA and five saves in 191 career games, all with the Mets.
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