Washington Commanders leader Dan Quinn has admitted he shares a portion of the fault for a major ailment to the team’s quarterback, Jayden Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Context
Daniels, who had one of the greatest rookie campaigns of all time last season, suffered a displaced left elbow in Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although the quarterback passes with his dominant arm, the issue has left his campaign uncertain. The condition was serious enough that the television broadcast avoided showing replays and several athletes turned away as he was attended to by medical staff.
Backlash and Coach’s Reaction
Quinn came under scrutiny as many felt Daniels ought not to have been on the playing surface to begin with. The injury happened in the final period with the Washington trailing 38-7, making a recovery improbable. It is common in such circumstances for teams to insert their backup quarterback to avoid harm to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, man, I missed it,” Quinn remarked of his decision to keep Daniels in the game. “That is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Squad Outlook
Mariota will be the team’s primary QB going forward, but he will lead a roster in turmoil. After making the conference title game last season thanks to the rookie’s excellence, the franchise have faced difficulties this season. They additionally saw injuries to defensive back Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a host of other key players on the injury list. The Commanders are 3-6 on the season, and it would take a huge turnaround for the club to make the postseason.
