Washington Commanders leader Dan Quinn has admitted he bears some the fault for a serious injury to the team’s signal-caller, Jayden Daniels.
Particulars of the Harm and Situation
Daniels, who had one of the greatest first-year performances in history last season, suffered a dislocated elbow joint in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks. Although the quarterback passes with his dominant arm, the issue has placed his season uncertain. The injury was serious enough that the television broadcast avoided showing repeats and multiple athletes looked away as he was treated by team doctors.
Backlash and Coach’s Response
Coach Quinn came under criticism as many felt the rookie should not have been on the playing surface in the first place. The injury happened in the final period with the Commanders trailing 38-7, making a recovery unlikely. It is common in such situations for teams to insert their backup quarterback to prevent harm to their first-string player.
“I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I missed it,” he remarked of his decision to keep Daniels in the game. “That is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Team Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s primary QB going forward, but he will lead a team in turmoil. After making the conference title game last season behind the rookie’s excellence, the team have faced difficulties this season. They additionally lost defensive back Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on game day, and have a host of other key players on injured reserve. The Washington squad are 3-6 on the season, and it would take a huge reversal for the club to reach the postseason.
