Washington Commanders leader Dan Quinn has admitted he bears a portion of the blame for a major ailment to the team’s signal-caller, Jayden Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Situation
Daniels, who enjoyed among the best rookie campaigns in history last season, sustained a dislocated left elbow in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks. Although Daniels passes with his dominant arm, the issue has left his season in doubt. The injury was serious enough that the television broadcast avoided showing replays and several athletes turned away as Daniels was attended to by team doctors.
Criticism and Leader’s Response
Coach Quinn faced scrutiny as many believed Daniels ought not to have been on the playing surface to begin with. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter with the Commanders trailing 38-7, rendering a recovery improbable. It is common in such situations for clubs to put in their reserve QB to avoid harm to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I missed it,” Quinn said of his decision to leave Jayden in the game. “That is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Squad Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB from now on, but he will lead a team in disarray. After reaching the NFC championship game the prior year behind the rookie’s brilliance, the team have struggled this season. They additionally saw injuries to cornerback Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a number of other key players on the injury list. The Washington squad are three wins and six losses on the season, and it would take a massive turnaround for the team to make the postseason.
