CLEVELAND, Ohio — In a league where passing the buck is as common as passing the football, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels is showing Washington exactly what franchise quarterback DNA looks like—and it has nothing to do with arm talent or athletic ability.

Following Monday night’s tough loss, Daniels didn’t hesitate to shoulder the blame for the team’s offensive struggles, particularly the turnovers that proved costly. When asked about his quick ownership of the team’s performance, Daniels’ response was as direct as it was revealing.

“I mean, that’s what a quarterback does, but, you know, it was on me, so I take accountability,” Daniels said.

This wasn’t coach-speak or media training at work. This was a 24 year-old demonstrating the intangible quality that separates good quarterbacks

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