Latest Kliff Kingsbury News

Balanced offense and improved defense got the Washington Commanders to 7-2

Nov. 04, 2024 18:58 PM EST

Jayden Daniels threw the ball just three times in the second quarter during the Washington Commanders' victory at the New York Giants that got them to 7-2 this season. The rookie quarterback was unbothered. “Sometimes that’s how it’s got to be,” Daniels said....

Terry McLaurin has gotten on track to make the Commanders offense among the NFL's best

Nov. 01, 2024 06:15 AM EDT

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Terry McLaurin accounting for eight catches and 39 yards through the first two games of the season made it look as if the Washington Commanders were not using their highest-paid player enough. Now, nearly halfway through quarterback Jayden Daniels' rookie year,...

Jayden Daniels practices, will be a game-time decision for the Commanders against the Bears

Oct. 25, 2024 12:41 PM EDT

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Jayden Daniels is expected to be a game-time decision for the Washington Commanders when they host the Chicago Bears on Sunday because of a rib injury after practicing Friday and keeping the possibility alive of him facing Caleb Williams in a matchup of rookie quarterbacks...

Daniels' injury may prevent a rookie QB showdown vs. Williams when the Commanders host the Bears

Oct. 24, 2024 17:15 PM EDT

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The matchup between the Chicago Bears and Washington Commanders will feature a quarterback selected with the first pick in the draft against one taken second. What's unclear is if it will be the showdown the NFL hoped for when this game was moved into the...

Washington Commanders scored a touchdown on a play called 'Taylor Swift'

Oct. 24, 2024 13:15 PM EDT

ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — One of the Washington Commanders’ touchdowns in their big win last week came on a play called “Taylor Swift.” Carolina's defense clearly wasn't ready for it. Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury revealed Thursday that Marcus Mariota’s...

Commanders not missing a beat with Mariota replacing Daniels at QB validates Kingsbury's offense

Oct. 21, 2024 16:09 PM EDT

LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Jayden Daniels exited the game with a rib injury, Marcus Mariota took his place in the huddle and the first few throws were rough. After Mariota shook off some rust, however, the Washington Commanders' offense was no less effective with the journeyman quarterback in charge...

Jayden Daniels has Washington off to its first 3-1 start since 2011

Sep. 30, 2024 19:34 PM EDT

Jayden Daniels had not yet turned 11 the last time Washington opened an NFL season 3-1. It was 2011, things went sideways on the way to a 5-11 finish and the result was the drafting of the organization's previous great hope at quarterback, Robert Griffin III. Daniels is bringing 2012...

Cards knew a franchise reset would probably take time. Still, patience is starting to get thin

Sep. 30, 2024 18:52 PM EDT

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals were in serious need of a franchise reset when coach Jonathan Gannon and general manager Monti Ossenfort were hired two seasons ago. There was an understanding it might take some time to turn things around. But 21 games...

Rookie QB Daniels stars again in desert return, Commanders beat Cardinals 42-14 for 3rd straight

Sep. 29, 2024 20:29 PM EDT

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Jayden Daniels waited for a couple of blockers and then weaved forward for a 9-yard touchdown run, flipping the ball behind his back before doing a little dance and flashing a big smile in a successful desert return. Washington's precocious rookie quarterback...

A reunion between Kingsbury and Murray highlights Commanders-Cardinals matchup

Sep. 26, 2024 17:28 PM EDT

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Kliff Kingsbury and his “nice college offense” are looking pretty good these days for the Washington Commanders. Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is quite familiar with the highs and lows Kingsbury's leadership can bring. Kingsbury — now the offensive...