From ‘the Dino’ to the bayou, the rookie quarterback always ends up on top. Winning in Washington is a whole different animal.
The stakes are immense. If Daniels lives up to the hype, he could jump-start the revival of Washington’s historic NFL franchise, validate its new leaders and pack a gleaming new stadium, giving it heart, making it a place for community and pride.
If not, he’ll be the latest unanswered prayer in a long, dark age, and the collateral damage could be considerable: sullied reputations, lost jobs and a new stadium that may be shiny but soulless.