'A special, special dude': How Washington knew Jayden Daniels was 'Him' from the start

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has been a transformational player for the Commanders this season .

The Commanders are playing in their first NFC Championship Game since 1991 .

If they beat the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday , Daniels will become the first rookie QB to start in a Super Bowl .

Teammates say Daniels ' on-field success was sowed by what he has shown them behind the scenes since his arrival.

Quarterback Jayden Daniels has impressed teammates throughout the season .

He has also developed a bond with veteran teammate Bobby Wagner .

The ease with which Daniels developed a rapport with such a veteran was uncommon for a rookie.

The two bicker like siblings, with Daniels unafraid to needle Wagner , who is 10 years his senior.

Daniels studies the game plan from the staff around 6 p.m. Tuesday , studies it for 90 minutes and often draws out the plays in a notebook.

The goal, they say, is to paint a mental picture so Daniels can visualize what it would look like in a game.