Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has stated he bears some the blame for a serious ailment to the squad’s quarterback, Jayden Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Situation
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns of all time last season, sustained a displaced elbow joint in Sunday’s defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though the quarterback passes with his right arm, the injury has placed his season in doubt. The injury was serious enough that the television broadcast avoided showing replays and several athletes looked away as he was attended to by medical staff.
Criticism and Leader’s Reaction
Quinn came under scrutiny as many believed Daniels ought not to have been on the playing surface in the first place. The incident happened in the final period with the Commanders trailing 38-7, making a comeback unlikely. It is typical in such circumstances for clubs to put in their backup quarterback to prevent harm to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been reflecting about it nonstop, too, and, man, I missed it,” Quinn said of his choice to leave Jayden in the game. “This is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Team Outlook
Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback going forward, but he will lead a roster in turmoil. After reaching the conference title game the prior year behind the rookie’s brilliance, the team have struggled this season. They additionally lost cornerback Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a host of other starters on the injury list. The Commanders are three wins and six losses so far, and it would take a huge reversal for the club to make the postseason.
