Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he shares some the blame for a serious injury to the squad’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Context
Daniels, who had among the best rookie campaigns of all time the previous year, suffered a displaced left elbow in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks. Even though the quarterback throws with his right arm, the injury has placed his campaign in doubt. The injury was serious enough that the television broadcast did not show repeats and multiple players turned away as Daniels was attended to by team doctors.
Backlash and Coach’s Reaction
Quinn faced criticism as many felt the rookie ought not to have been on the playing surface in the first place. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter with the Washington behind 38-7, making a recovery improbable. It is typical in these circumstances for clubs to put in their reserve QB to avoid injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, wow, I erred,” he said of his decision to leave Jayden in the match. “That is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Squad Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB from now on, but he will guide a roster in turmoil. Following reaching the NFC championship game the prior year thanks to the rookie’s excellence, the franchise have faced difficulties this season. They also saw injuries to defensive back Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a host of other key players on injured reserve. The Commanders are three wins and six losses on the season, and it would require a massive reversal for the team to reach the postseason.
