6 potential starting quarterbacks for the Commanders in 2024
By Dean Jones
Which quarterbacks could emerge as potential starters for the Washington Commanders heading into an offseason of significant change?
It looked for a long time as if Sam Howell might be the long-term answer at quarterback. Ron Rivera boldly claimed as much midway through the campaign. What's occurred since almost guarantees the new Washington Commanders regime will seek alternative options.
Howell's regression came at the worst time. Rivera embroiled himself in more quarterback mismanagement before their game against the San Francisco 49ers as a result. Something that caused further confusion and became a microcosm of the way he's handled football's most important position throughout his four-year reign.
What comes next is critical. The Commanders will have a new coaching staff and front office infrastructure in place. Their primary objective above all else will be finding a signal-caller capable of leading this franchise back to prominence.
With this in mind, here are six potential options to become the Commanders' starting quarterback in 2024.
Commanders could draft Jayden Daniels
One option the Washington Commanders have is finding a gifted college prospect via the 2024 NFL Draft. They are blessed with plenty of high-end capital after trading Chase Young and Montez Sweat before the deadline. Their first-rounder is likely going to be a top-three selection when it's all said and done.
Much will depend on what happens beforehand, but Jayden Daniels is someone who could come into consideration. The LSU standout enjoyed a phenomenal final season with the Tigers, winning the Heisman Trophy and seeing his stock soar heading into the all-important evaluation process.
This comes with some risk attached. Daniels isn't the finished product by any stretch. If the Commanders go down this route, it might be worth acquiring a veteran in free agency to allow the dual-threat weapon time to develop.