Former Champ Reveals Why He'd Take Caleb Williams Over Jayden Daniels

Hope remains alive that fans will get the highly anticipated showdown between the #1 and #2 overall picks on Sunday. Caleb Williams comes out of the bye week on a three-game winning streak with seven touchdowns and one interception in that stretch. Jayden Daniels pilots one of the hottest offenses in the NFL, with the Washington Commanders leading their division at 5-2. Debates are raging about which quarterback is superior. Williams doesn't seem to care much about it. Daniels is too focused on trying to return from a rib injury.

In these situations, getting the opinion of people who actually played in the league is good. Mark Schlereth was a Pro Bowl guard in the 1990s, winning three Super Bowls with Washington and Denver. Most of his career was spent as a teammate of John Elway, an all-time great. So he knows what the makeup of a great quarterback should be. On Breakfast Ball, Schlereth made his stance clear. While he thinks both quarterbacks have a bright future, there is one key reason he's taking Williams.

Caleb Williams is playing the long game.

He has demonstrated a clear understanding of what the NFL is from the moment he arrived. Remember, this is a young man who found the majority of his success in college by using his legs to buy time and making some outrageous plays outside the pocket. Nobody would've blamed him for maintaining that style once he got to the pros. Instead, he has made a concerted effort to avoid scrambling unless given no other choice. He works hard to hang in the pocket and go through his progressions.

The results speak for themselves. His processing speed has improved by leaps and bounds. Several of his biggest throws have often come on his second and third reads. He looks like a 10-year veteran despite having only played six games. That is what makes Caleb Williams so enticing to experts everywhere. He is maturing way faster than any of them could've predicted. Daniels may also get there eventually, but right now, most of his success comes from his freakish athleticism and a simple, well-designed offense.