Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has stated he shares some the fault for a major injury to the squad’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Context
Daniels, who had among the best first-year performances of all time the previous year, sustained a displaced left elbow in the Sunday defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Although Daniels throws with his dominant arm, the issue has placed his season in doubt. The injury was serious enough that the TV coverage avoided showing replays and several athletes turned away as he was treated by team doctors.
Backlash and Coach’s Response
Quinn faced scrutiny as numerous 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 behind 38-7, rendering a comeback unlikely. It is typical in these situations for teams to insert their reserve QB to prevent harm to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, wow, I erred,” Quinn said of his choice to leave Jayden in the game. “This is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Squad Outlook
Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback from now on, but he will guide a roster in disarray. After reaching the NFC championship game last season thanks to the rookie’s brilliance, the franchise have struggled currently. They additionally saw injuries to defensive back Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on Sunday, and have a number of other starters on injured reserve. The Commanders are three wins and six losses on the season, and it would require a massive turnaround for the team to reach the playoffs.
