Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he shares a portion of the blame for a serious injury to the squad’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Context
Jayden Daniels, who had among the best first-year performances of all time the previous year, sustained a displaced elbow joint in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks. Although the quarterback throws with his dominant arm, the issue has placed his campaign in doubt. The injury was serious enough that the television broadcast did not show replays and several athletes looked away as Daniels was treated by team doctors.
Criticism and Coach’s Reaction
Coach Quinn faced criticism as numerous felt the rookie should not have been on the field in the first place. The injury occurred in the final period with the Commanders behind 38-7, making a recovery unlikely. It is typical in these situations for teams to insert their reserve QB to avoid injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, man, I missed it,” he remarked of his decision to leave Jayden in the match. “This is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Squad Prospects
Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback from now on, but he will lead a team in disarray. Following making the conference title game the prior year thanks to the rookie’s excellence, the team have faced difficulties this season. They additionally saw injuries to cornerback Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on game day, and have a number of other key players on injured reserve. The Washington squad are three wins and six losses on the season, and it would require a huge reversal for the club to make the postseason.
