Virtual Reality Has Washington’s Rookie Quarterback Embracing Mind Games

ASHBURN, Va. — Kliff Kingsbury embraces the virtual reality simulation Jayden Daniels credits with advancing his quarterback skills, even if the technology initially sent him in the wrong direction.

“The first time I put it on, I backed into the wall,” said Kingsbury, the Washington Commanders’ offensive coordinator and former Texas Tech quarterback. “It felt like the (pass) rush was coming.”

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The former Arizona Cardinals head coach spent his one-year absence from the pro ranks determined to seek new approaches should he return. Playing in Mike Leach’s “air raid” system with the Red Raiders from 2000 to 2002 meant Kingsbury quarterbacked one of football’s recent offensive evolutions.

He isn’t about to stunt

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