Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he bears some the blame for a serious injury to the squad’s quarterback, Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Context
Jayden Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns of all time the previous year, suffered a dislocated elbow joint in the Sunday loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though the quarterback passes with his right arm, the injury has left his campaign uncertain. The injury was serious enough that the television broadcast avoided showing repeats and multiple players turned away as Daniels was treated by team doctors.
Backlash and Leader’s Reaction
Quinn came under scrutiny as many believed Daniels ought not to have been on the playing surface to begin with. The injury happened in the fourth quarter with the Commanders behind 38-7, making a comeback improbable. It is common in these situations for clubs to put in their reserve QB to avoid harm to their first-string player.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I erred,” Quinn said of his choice to leave Daniels in the game. “That is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Squad Prospects
Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB going forward, but he will lead a team in turmoil. Following making the conference title game the prior year behind the rookie’s excellence, the team have struggled this season. They additionally lost cornerback Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) and wide receiver McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a number of other starters on the injury list. The Commanders are three wins and six losses on the season, and it would take a massive turnaround for the club to make the playoffs.
