One of the league’s rising stars spoke about his relationship with a legend of the game. So what do young star quarterback Jayden Daniels of the Washington Commanders and legendary quarterback Tom Brady talk about?
Jayden Daniels Reveals His Relationship With Tom Brady
Brady’s resume speaks for itself. From multiple Super Bowl titles to multiple passing records, he is the most accomplished quarterback in NFL history.
So, what allowed Brady to have such amazing moments, such as coming back against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl down 28-3, or going to another team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and winning a Super Bowl in his first season?
Well, it’s Brady’s IQ and knowledge of football that made him the greatest of all time, and now he’s become a resource for the younger players in the league.
While speaking with Kay Adams on the “Up & Adams Show,” Daniels revealed that he has a relationship with Brady. The Commanders’ star said, “If I need to call him (Brady) to ask him a lot of different questions about stuff, he is there to answer the phone. So I do have a relationship with Tom.”
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However, Adams asked Daniels if the two of them had done film study, to which he replied, “We haven’t gotten to the point of watching tape, but I would.”
This is a fantastic look for both Brady and Daniels. In terms of Daniels, it shows what he should truly prioritize: the ability to read defenses and make the right throw. Sure, Daniels has great physical traits such as elusiveness and speed. However, what makes the best quarterbacks great is not what is in their arms or legs, but in their brains.
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Even quarterbacks who have the best physical traits in the league, such as Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills or Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs, have turned into high-level processors of the game. Even though Daniels is just entering year three, he has already shown a good grasp of the game.
Daniels had a fantastic rookie year in 2024, earning an 82.6 grade and ranking 7th at his position according to PFN’s QB Impact Metric. While Daniels did dazzle defenses with his legs, a lot of his best plays were making throws from the pocket.
During that season, Daniels completed an impressive 69% of his passes, which was good for 6th in the league. This was above names like Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens, Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers, and Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams.
Overall, Daniels’ relationship with Brady is a very nice story, showing the past and present stars of the NFL getting along.
