Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he shares some the fault for a serious ailment to the squad’s quarterback, Daniels.
Particulars of the Harm and Context
Jayden Daniels, who enjoyed among the best first-year performances of all time last season, sustained a dislocated elbow joint in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks. Although the quarterback passes with his dominant arm, the injury has placed his season in doubt. The condition was significant enough that the TV coverage avoided showing replays and multiple players looked away as Daniels was attended to by medical staff.
Criticism and Coach’s Reaction
Quinn came under scrutiny as many felt Daniels ought not to have been on the playing surface in the first place. The injury happened in the fourth quarter with the Washington behind 38-7, rendering a recovery unlikely. It is typical in such circumstances for clubs to insert their reserve QB to avoid harm to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I missed it,” Quinn said of his choice to keep Daniels in the match. “This is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Squad Outlook
Mariota will be the team’s primary QB going forward, but he will guide a roster in disarray. Following reaching the conference title game the prior year thanks to Daniels’s brilliance, the franchise have struggled currently. They additionally saw injuries to cornerback Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on game day, and have a host of other starters on the injury list. The Commanders are three wins and six losses so far, and it would take a massive turnaround for the club to reach the postseason.
