The Kingsbury-Mahomes are influencing the Washington Commanders. Nick Allegretti, for instance. Fresh from the Kansas City Chiefs, he’s bringing more than just his blocking skills to D.C. He’s packing a work ethic that would make Patrick Mahomes proud. Allegretti’s time with the Chiefs taught him the value of showing up early and putting in extra hours. Now, he’s bringing that same fire to the Commanders. Recently he revealed to pressors that Mahomes’ endorsement of Kingsbury helped make his decision easy to join the commanders.

Let’s dial back a bit! Remember when Patrick Mahomes was tearing up college football under Kingsbury at Texas Tech? Well, history might be repeating itself in D.C. Kingsbury, fresh off his stint with the Arizona Cardinals and a pit stop at USC, is bringing his quarterback-whispering magic to the Commanders. And boy, does he have a shiny new toy to play with in Jayden Daniels.

Daniels, meanwhile, is proving that you don’t need years in the league to be a ‘Veteran’. The rookie QB is already making waves with his work ethic. As Daniels puts it to pressors, “The work that you put in is the work that you’re going to give out.” His early morning routine, learned at LSU, is now becoming a staple in Washington.

“If you’ve been around the building or asked anybody in the building, one of the things that I love about him [Daniels] is he’s got this demeanor about the execution, about the confidence. He’s got a swagger to him.” Dan Quinn gushed to the pressors. This new culture of hard work and early preparation isn’t just about impressing the coaches. It’s about building a foundation for success. As Dan Quinn puts it “I thought what a cool combination to have this presence as an older player but yet the humility of the new and younger player knowing that he has a lot to prove” 

Meanwhile with, Kliff Kingsbury joining as offensive coordinator and Jayden Daniels as the new quarterback, the team’s offense might just become the talk of the town.

Kingsbury’s magic touch is more than just X’s and O’s

Mahomes, never one to shy away from praising his former coach, had this to say about Kingsbury back in February: “It’s someone who’s taught me a ton. He got me, kind of out of high school, where I was a baseball player trying to play football.” Talk about a ringing endorsement from the NFL’s golden boy!

But here’s where it gets interesting. LSU’s defensive coordinator, Blake Baker, dropped a bombshell comparison that’s got fans buzzing. He said this week, “I told him [Daniels], I said man you know, you and Patrick Mahomes are 1A and 1B as far as toughest guys I’ve ever had to defend.”

Daniels isn’t just any rookie, either. This guy put up 3,812 passing yards with 40 touchdowns in his final college season. That’s not too shabby compared to Mahomes’ best college year of 5,052 yards and 41 TDs. And get this – Daniels can run! He racked up 1,134 rushing yards in a single season, something Mahomes never managed in college.

Kingsbury isn’t just bringing his playbook to Washington; he’s bringing a whole new vibe. Known for his “no restrictions” approach, he’s all about maximizing his players’ strengths. It’s like he’s got a green thumb for growing quarterbacks!

Kingsbury never tried to put Mahomes in a box. As Patrick recalls, “I think he was early in the game of saying ‘let’s maximize your strengths.'” Now, imagine what he could do with Daniels, who’s already shown he can sling it with the best of them.

As the 2024 season approaches, all eyes will be on this dynamic duo of Kingsbury and Daniels. Will Kingsbury work his magic once again? Can Daniels live up to the Mahomes comparisons and his “veteran-like” demeanor? One thing’s for sure – the Commanders’ offense is about to become must-see TV.

London Fletcher, a Commander’s legend, summed it up best on the Command Center: “When you talk about a young quarterback and also not just a great defense but also a running game and you don’t want to have a guy especially a young guy having to feel like he has to go out and be the Savior and be the guy that has to win you a bunch of games you want him to be able to kind of you know pick his spots pick and choose.”

With a strong supporting cast, a quarterback guru in Kingsbury, and a rookie who plays like a vet, the Commanders are setting the stage for something special. Grab your popcorn, folks. This show is just getting started!