5. He wants to help Jayden Daniels grow in his second season.
Add Gallup to the long list of players and coaches who are impressed with Daniels.
"The way he can throw that ball, the way he's reading defenses, all the decisions that he makes, it's uncanny," Gallup said.
Daniels was the chief catalyst for the Commanders' success in 2024 and had one of the best rookie seasons in league history. The fact that he's already playing at such a high level has several players interested in offering their services to help him as he progresses in his career, as many of them want to be part of the success he will bring to Washington in the future.
As good as Daniels was, Gallup believes the quarterback "has so much room to grow." Regression is a common occurrence in the NFL, even for the best players, but the Commanders have tried to surround Daniels with talent and protection, like wideout Deebo Samuel and left tackle Laremy Tunsil, to make sure his skill set continues to ascend.
There's no guarantee that Gallup will make the Commanders' roster in 2025, but if he can prove he still has something to contribute, he could be part of the plan to help Daniels elevate the offense. The two have already connected over FaceTime so can get started establishing their chemistry as soon as possible.
"I just wanna get behind that train," Gallup said. "Just be a reliable target for him, because I know he's gonna work. I know he's gonna be here early...so I just gotta make sure I'm on my Ps and Qs to help him out."