Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he shares some the blame for a major ailment to the squad’s quarterback, Jayden Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Situation
Daniels, who had among the best rookie campaigns in history last season, suffered a dislocated left elbow in the Sunday defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Although the quarterback throws with his right arm, the injury has placed his season in doubt. The condition was significant enough that the TV coverage did not show replays and multiple athletes turned away as he was attended to by medical staff.
Criticism and Coach’s Reaction
Quinn came under scrutiny as many believed Daniels should not have been on the playing surface in the first place. The injury occurred in the final period with the Washington trailing 38-7, rendering a recovery improbable. It is typical in these circumstances for teams to insert their backup quarterback to avoid injuries to their first-string player.
“I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, man, I erred,” he remarked of his decision to keep Jayden in the game. “This is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Squad Prospects
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 the rookie’s excellence, the team have faced difficulties this season. They additionally lost defensive back Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a host of other key players 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.
