Washington Commanders leader Coach Quinn has admitted he shares some the blame for a major injury to the team’s signal-caller, Jayden Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Situation
Jayden Daniels, who enjoyed among the best rookie campaigns in history last season, sustained a dislocated left elbow in Sunday’s defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though Daniels passes with his right arm, the injury has placed his season uncertain. The injury was serious enough that the television broadcast avoided showing repeats and multiple players looked away as Daniels was attended to by team doctors.
Backlash and Leader’s Reaction
Coach Quinn faced scrutiny as numerous felt Daniels should not have been on the field to begin with. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter with the Washington trailing 38-7, making a recovery unlikely. It is typical in such circumstances for teams to insert their backup quarterback to avoid harm to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, wow, I missed it,” Quinn said of his decision to leave Daniels in the match. “That is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Team Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback from now on, but he will guide a roster in disarray. After making the NFC championship game the prior year thanks to Daniels’s brilliance, the team have struggled this season. They also lost cornerback Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a host of other starters on the injury list. The Commanders are 3-6 so far, and it would take a massive turnaround for the team to make the playoffs.
