Jayden Daniels, the Washington Commanders' quarterback, has been omitted from Charles McDonald's recent ranking of the NFL's top ten quarterbacks, a decision that has sparked discussion among fans and analysts alike. Daniels, who achieved remarkable feats last season, including winning the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and leading his team to the NFC Championship Game, is considered by many to be a top-five quarterback. However, McDonald chose Justin Herbert over Daniels for the fifth spot, igniting debates on the criteria used for such rankings.

Leaders like Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, and Joe Burrow are firmly placed in the top four, a consensus that seems undisputed. As rankings remain subjective, the decision to exclude Daniels raises questions about the evaluation of young talent in the league, particularly those who have already made historic impacts.