Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he shares a portion of the blame for a serious ailment to the team’s quarterback, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Situation
Jayden Daniels, who enjoyed among the best first-year performances of all time last season, sustained a displaced left elbow in Sunday’s defeat to the Seahawks. Even though Daniels passes with his right arm, the issue has left his season in doubt. The injury was serious enough that the television broadcast avoided showing replays and several athletes turned away as he was attended to by team doctors.
Criticism and Leader’s Response
Coach Quinn came under criticism as numerous felt the rookie ought not to have been on the field in the first place. The incident happened in the fourth quarter with the Washington trailing 38-7, rendering a comeback improbable. It is common in these situations for clubs to insert their reserve QB to avoid injuries to their first-string player.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, man, I erred,” Quinn said of his choice to keep Daniels in the game. “That is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Squad Prospects
Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback from now on, but he will lead a roster in disarray. After making the conference title game last season thanks to the rookie’s brilliance, the team have struggled this season. They additionally lost cornerback Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) and wide receiver McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a host of other starters on injured reserve. The Commanders are 3-6 so far, and it would take a massive turnaround for the team to make the playoffs.
