Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he shares some the fault for a serious injury to the team’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Situation
Jayden Daniels, who enjoyed among the best first-year performances of all time last season, suffered a dislocated left elbow in the Sunday defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though Daniels throws with his right arm, the issue has left his campaign in doubt. The injury was significant enough that the TV coverage did not show repeats and several players looked away as Daniels was attended to by medical staff.
Backlash and Leader’s Reaction
Quinn came under criticism as many felt the rookie ought not to have been on the playing surface in the first place. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter with the Commanders behind 38-7, rendering a comeback improbable. It is typical in these situations for clubs to insert their backup quarterback to avoid harm to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I erred,” Quinn remarked of his decision to keep Daniels in the game. “That is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Team Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s primary QB going forward, but he will guide a roster in disarray. After making the conference title game last season behind Daniels’s excellence, the team have struggled this season. They also lost cornerback Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a host of other key players on injured reserve. The Washington squad are three wins and six losses on the season, and it would take a massive turnaround for the club to reach the postseason.
