Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he bears a portion of the fault for a major ailment to the squad’s quarterback, Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Context
Jayden Daniels, who had among the best rookie campaigns in history the previous year, suffered a displaced left elbow in the Sunday loss to the Seahawks. Even though the quarterback throws with his dominant arm, the injury has placed his season in doubt. The injury was significant enough that the television broadcast did not show replays and several players looked away as he was attended to by team doctors.
Criticism and Leader’s Reaction
Coach Quinn faced criticism as many felt Daniels ought not to have been on the field to begin with. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter with the Washington behind 38-7, making a recovery unlikely. It is typical in these circumstances for teams to insert their backup quarterback to prevent injuries to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been reflecting about it nonstop, too, and, man, I missed it,” Quinn remarked of his choice to keep Daniels in the game. “That is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Squad Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s primary QB from now on, but he will lead a roster in turmoil. Following reaching the NFC championship game the prior year behind Daniels’s excellence, the team have struggled currently. They also saw injuries to defensive back Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a host of other key players on the injury list. The Washington squad are 3-6 so far, and it would require a massive turnaround for the team to make the playoffs.
