Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has stated he bears some the blame for a serious injury to the team’s quarterback, Daniels.
Particulars of the Harm and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed among the best rookie campaigns of all time the previous year, sustained a displaced left elbow in the Sunday loss to the Seahawks. Even though Daniels throws with his dominant arm, the injury has left his season uncertain. The injury was significant enough that the television broadcast did not show replays and multiple players looked away as Daniels was attended to by team doctors.
Criticism and Leader’s Reaction
Quinn came under scrutiny as numerous believed the rookie ought not to have been on the playing surface to begin with. The injury occurred in the final period with the Commanders behind 38-7, making a comeback unlikely. It is common in these situations for teams to put in their reserve QB to prevent injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, wow, I erred,” Quinn remarked of his decision to leave Jayden in the game. “That is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Team Outlook
Mariota will be the team’s primary QB going forward, but he will guide a roster in disarray. Following making the NFC championship game the prior year behind the rookie’s excellence, the franchise have struggled currently. They also saw injuries to cornerback Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a host of other key players on injured reserve. The Washington squad are three wins and six losses so far, and it would require a huge reversal for the team to make the playoffs.
