The Washington Commanders appear locked into the idea of drafting a quarterback with the No. 2 pick up in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Las Vegas Raiders also have a big need at quarterback and appear to have the most interest in LSU’s Jayden Daniels.
The issue facing the Raiders is that Commanders are likely to take Daniels if they keep their pick. If Las Vegas truly wants Daniels bad enough, they’re going to have to pay a very steep price to convince Washington to move down. Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal pitched his idea of a “Godfather” offer the Raiders could offer the Commandeers.
“That means Antonio Pierce’s strong desire to draft Daniels could lead Telesco to make the Commanders an offer for the No. 2 overall pick they can’t refuse,” Bonsignore wrote in an April 2 column.
“One scenario would involve the Raiders sending Washington the 13th pick, their second-round pick, their 2025 and 2026 first-round picks and a 2026 third-round pick.”
The Commanders are in a total rebuild under new ownership, a new head coach and a new general manager. The team hasn’t won a playoff game since 2005 and has massive needs all over the roster. Getting five picks from the Raiders could certainly help jumpstart a rebuild and they’d still be able to add a different quarterback this year later in the draft
Too Much Pressure on Jayden Daniels?
The Raiders would be giving a lot to get Jayden Daniels in this scenario. Sending away five picks in the first three rounds would be a steep price for any player, especially one who has never taken an NFL snap.
Vincent Bonsignore believes this could put Daniels in a tough position.
