Why did the Commanders draft quarterback Jayden Daniels?

The Washington Commanders - and general manager Adam Peters, in particular - came out of the 2024 NFL Draft with an enormous sense of credit. But unless their big investment in the quarterback position reaps significant rewards, there will be far more questions than answers. After months of assessments and deliberation, the Commanders took Jayden Daniels at No. 2 overall. The signal-caller was beyond thrilled to join this exciting project, which is a far cry from how some in the national media looked to cause controversy surrounding the player's intentions after Washington took an unusual route with their final quarterback...