In an intriguing turn of events, the Washington Commanders have been receiving trade calls regarding their No. 2 pick in the upcoming 2024 NFL draft. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, despite expectations that the Commanders would stay put, other teams are exploring the possibility of moving up in the draft order.

Fowler reported on SportsCenter that the Commanders have not yet made a firm determination on which direction they will go with their pick. This uncertainty has sparked interest from teams looking to potentially secure the highly coveted No. 2 spot.

Washington's thorough evaluation process involves attending the Pro Days of two standout quarterbacks, Jayden Daniels from LSU and Drake Maye from UNC. Offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and head coach Dan Quinn will be present during these sessions to assess the talents of both prospects.

Although trade inquiries have been made, it seems that the Commanders are leaning towards selecting either Daniels or Maye. The prevailing sentiment around the league is that Washington will seize the rare opportunity to draft a quarterback of their choice at such a high position.

There has been prevailing speculation that Daniels, the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner, is the frontrunner for Washington's selection. Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer recently stated on NBC Sports Boston's Areblla Early Edition that Daniels is currently "the leader in the clubhouse" to become a Commander.

An interesting connection lies in the fact that Washington's new offensive coordinator, Kliff Kingsbury, previously coached Kyler Murray during his time with the Arizona Cardinals. Murray's skill set bears similarities to that of Daniels, leading to intriguing speculation as to how Kingsbury's familiarity with a similar quarterback style could influence Washington's decision-making process.

As the Washington Commanders enter the final stretch before the NFL draft, the team remains open and committed to conducting a thorough evaluation. While trade calls continue to pour in, it appears likely that they will ultimately choose between Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye, two highly talented quarterbacks who may shape the future of the franchise.