Undrafted free agent Jalon Daniels has secured the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' backup quarterback job, earning the QB2 spot behind starter Baker Mayfield.
The depth chart decision has generated significant reaction from NFL fans online, with some observers already labeling the rookie as a potential future replacement for Mayfield. Daniels, who joined the franchise as an undrafted free agent, put together a strong performance to claim the role. With Mayfield firmly established as the starting quarterback, Daniels will now serve as the primary backup. His development gives the Buccaneers an intriguing option at the position as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
The decision to keep Daniels on the roster wasn't much in question, but his place there drew plenty of discussion among fellow BUCS fans and the media. For some, Jalon Daniels was thought of as a potential candidate for the QB3 position and nothing more. But after showing coaches what he could do all throughout rookie mini camp and training camp, it became undeniable that he was physically more gifted than the now-released Jake Browning, who declined an invite to sign with the Practice Team that some thought Daniels would be relegated to.
It's far too early to tell what Daniels will be in the NFL today. But it's not hard to tell that he has talent and potential.