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Robert Griffin says Commanders didn't do enough to help Jayden Daniels
TL;DR
Robert Griffin III criticized the Washington Commanders for not doing enough in the 2026 NFL Draft to support Jayden Daniels. He emphasized that the team's success hinges on Daniels' health rather than new draft picks or free agency acquisitions.
Key points
- Robert Griffin III criticized the Commanders' draft strategy
- He believes they didn't support Jayden Daniels enough
- Success depends on Daniels' health, not new acquisitions
- Discussion took place on the 'Outta Pocket' podcast
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Robert Griffin III has expressed his opinion regarding the Washington Commanders' NFL 2026 draft.
Griffin, a former Washington Redskins quarterback from 2012-15, before going to the Browns and Ravens, was discussing the 2026 NFL Draft. The setting was the "Outta Pocket" podcast, where Robert and Grete Griffin discussed various teams and their drafts.
Grete then asked Robert, "Do you think the Washington Commanders did enough in the draft to help Jayden Daniels get back on track?" Notice Grete's question was not whether the Commanders did enough to help Jayden Daniels take Washington to the Super Bowl, or win a playoff game. The operative phrase was ... "to get back on track."
One other key qualifier was whether the Commanders did enough 'in the draft.' Robert quickly responded in the negative: "I don't." To be fair, Robert's actual response was, "I don't. The biggest indicator for the Commanders this year is that their success is not going to be about anyone they brought in through free agency. It's not going to be about anyone they drafted. It's going to be about Jayden Daniels' health. If Daniels is healthy, the Commanders can turn it around."
"But I do believe they did a great job using their picks to fill some of the holes in their roster," Griffin declared. Here is some of what he said about three draft picks Grete asked him regarding.
- "First-round pick Sonny Styles, instant starter, an absolute dawg. He fits Dan Quinn's system and his desire to have a versatile linebacker. Styles in coverage only allowed one touchdown in coverage his last two years."
- "Third round, they go and get Antonio Williams out of Clemson. A slot maestro, as I like to call him. He'll be a chain mover for Jayden Daniels. He's a ball magnet. He catches a lot of passes. He's extremely productive after the catch. That means, hey, I can get this guy the ball short, and he can take it long. He's so crafty with his routes, you would think this dude was Mac & Cheese."
Q&A
What did Robert Griffin III say about the Commanders' draft strategy?
Robert Griffin III stated that the Commanders did not do enough in the 2026 NFL Draft to help Jayden Daniels.
Why is Jayden Daniels' health important for the Commanders' success?
Griffin emphasized that the Commanders' success this season will depend primarily on Jayden Daniels' health, rather than their draft picks or free agency signings.
Who is Jayden Daniels and what is his role with the Commanders?
Jayden Daniels is a quarterback for the Washington Commanders, and his performance is seen as crucial for the team's potential turnaround.
What podcast did Robert Griffin III discuss the Commanders on?
Robert Griffin III discussed the Commanders' draft and Jayden Daniels on the 'Outta Pocket' podcast.
