Washington Commanders leader Dan Quinn has stated he shares a portion of the blame for a serious ailment to the team’s signal-caller, Jayden Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns of all time last season, sustained a displaced left elbow in Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though Daniels throws with his right arm, the injury has left his season in doubt. The injury was significant enough that the television broadcast avoided showing repeats and several players turned away as Daniels was attended to by medical staff.
Criticism and Coach’s Reaction
Coach Quinn faced criticism as many felt Daniels should not have been on the playing surface to begin with. The incident happened in the fourth quarter with the Commanders trailing 38-7, making a recovery improbable. It is typical in these situations for clubs to put in their backup quarterback to avoid injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, wow, I missed it,” he remarked of his choice to leave Jayden in the match. “That is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Squad Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB going forward, but he will lead a roster in disarray. After reaching the NFC championship game the prior year behind Daniels’s excellence, the team have struggled this season. They also saw injuries to defensive back Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on Sunday, and have a number of other key players on the injury list. The Commanders are 3-6 on the season, and it would take a huge reversal for the club to make the postseason.
