The Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has stated he shares some the blame for a major ailment to the team’s signal-caller, Jayden Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Context
Daniels, who had among the best rookie campaigns in history last season, suffered a dislocated elbow joint in the Sunday defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though the quarterback passes with his dominant arm, the injury has placed his campaign uncertain. The injury was serious enough that the TV coverage did not show repeats and several athletes turned away as he was attended to by medical staff.
Criticism and Coach’s Reaction
Quinn came under scrutiny as many believed Daniels ought not to have been on the playing surface in the first place. The injury happened in the fourth quarter with the Washington trailing 38-7, making a comeback improbable. It is typical in these situations for teams to put in their backup quarterback to prevent injuries to their first-string player.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, man, I missed it,” he said of his choice to keep Daniels in the match. “This is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Team Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback going forward, but he will lead a team in turmoil. After reaching the NFC championship game the prior year behind the rookie’s brilliance, the team have struggled currently. They also saw injuries to defensive back Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on Sunday, and have a host of other starters on injured reserve. The Washington squad are 3-6 on the season, and it would take a massive reversal for the club to make the postseason.
