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The Athletic Football Show on Jayden Daniels

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If you're a skeptic, I completely understand that too. He did it one time. And it was really impressive. But he did it one time in extremely specific circumstances. And even when he was out there last year, their numbers last season on offense were worse with him than they were with Marcus Mariota.
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Daniels is a high-upside but unproven talent in a new, uncertain offensive scheme.

Jaden Daniels is a polarizing figure; while he proved he could produce in specific circumstances as a rookie, his offense was statistically less efficient with him than with Marcus Mariota. Skeptics point to the lack of a proven track record, while supporters believe he is a special talent who will thrive in a better-structured situation.

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