Jayden Daniels dropped back in the pocket and didn't need long to see Zach Ertz -- one of his favorite targets in training camp -- running towards the right sideline.

Daniels launched to a spot where only Ertz, who was covered by Jeremy Reaves on the play, could make the catch. The veteran tight end reached out a hand and secured the ball before stepping out of bounds, earning a roar from the fans in attendance.

On the next, fans got to see another part of Daniels' skill set -- his arm strength. He launched a deep pass intended for Brycen Tremayne, and the second-year wideout rewarded the faith by making a diving catch near the sideline.

Those plays have become the norm, rather than aberrations, for Daniels as he tries to become the Washington Commanders' starting quarterback. He took two more steps towards that goal earlier this week, first with head coach Dan Quinn confirming that he would play in the preseason opener against the New York Jets and next with being QB1 on the first unofficial depth chart. Quinn said Daniels has earned that right, and after seeing how the rookie has handled himself offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury couldn't agree more.

"I love how he approaches each day, how he handles the good, the bad, all the installs," Kingsbury said. "He must study like crazy at night, because every morning when we get here and he walks through it with us, he nails it."

Daniels still needs to show a few more things to the coaching staff before he is named the starter for Week 1. The coaches want to see more consistency in his footwork and making the right reads before giving him the reins of the offense. However, it remains easy to get excited about what Daniels can do when under center, both in terms of his leadership and on-field performance.

Kingsbury has seen both traits shine while working with Daniels. He has been consistent throughout camp when it comes to studying and interacting with his teammates. Kingsbury doesn't know Daniels' full process, but it's clear to the offensive coordinator that Daniels is always looking to improve.

"He wants more knowledge. He wants to know the answers. He wants to know why," Kingsbury said. "That's exciting for me. If he sees something on the field, he can come back and tell you exactly what he saw. You can get really good information, which is a special trait for a quarterback."

Daniels started training camp splitting reps with Marcus Mariota, but that has skewed heavily in Daniels' favor over the past week. To Kingsbury, it's another sign that he is getting closer to being ready to be named the starter for the season.

"Everything that he's got thus far in this game is because he's earned it through work ethic and executing at a high level on the field.," Kingsbury said.

Here are some more observations from Day 10 of camp:

-- The Commanders' first official depth chart was released this morning, and Daniels was at the top of the quarterback position. Quinn said Daniels has earned that right and that the rookie has exceeded his expectations.

"I knew he was going to be cool knowing the system. He's just got that way about him, but you do see the players gravitate towards him. They recognize how hard he's worked at it."

-- Olamide Zaccheaus has established himself as one of the key pieces on the receiving corps. He has looked impressive since camp began, both in one-on-one drills and team periods. He was Daniels' first target during an 11-on-11 session, resulting in a nice gain near the middle of the field. Later in practice, he sprinted for the end zone long after the play was over to show some extra effort.

-- Speaking of nice catches, Brian Robinson provided another example of how he can thrive as a pass-catcher by making a one-handed catch from Daniels before turning upfield.

-- It's also time to start giving Brycen Tremayne serious consideration as one of the players deserving of a roster spot. He has routinely come up big on explosive plays downfield, and he had another on a pass from Daniels. Tremayne -- 6-foot-4, 212 pounds -- is the biggest and tallest receiver currently on the roster. If he does end up making the cut, he could provide the Commanders with a different skill set in a position that is full of smaller, quicker wideouts.

-- Prior to that play from Tremayne, tight end Zach Ertz had the catch of the day with a one-handed sideline grab, which drew some applause from the fans. Daniels and Ertz have developed a strong connection throughout camp, which should carry over into the regular season.

-- There was more one-on-one action between the wide receiver and defensive backs today, and while the drill is designed for the receivers to win, there were some defenders who came up with impressive plays. One of them was Kyu Blu-Kelly, who broke up a pass intended for Luke McCaffrey before the rookie could maintain possession in the corner of the end zone. Chigozie Anusiem also recorded a pass breakup against Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint, swatting the ball away at the goal line.

-- Kingsbury also addressed the possible concerns about the offensive line, which is still going through the process of finding a starting lineup. Andrew Wylie is dealing with tightness that has limited him in practice, while Sam Cosmi has missed two days with an illness; Brandon Coleman is the starting left tackle on the depth chart, although he is still far from being named the starter for Week 1; and with so many new pieces, the group is still learning how to work with each other. Kingsbury has been impressed with how the position has handled the situation, though.

"That's a very prideful and tough group of young men, so I feel great about where it's heading. Health is always an issue...but that group is working as hard as any group in the building."