The Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he bears a portion of the blame for a major ailment to the team’s quarterback, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns in history last season, suffered a displaced elbow joint in Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though the quarterback passes with his right arm, the injury has left his season uncertain. The condition was significant enough that the television broadcast did not show repeats and several athletes looked away as Daniels was attended to by team doctors.
Criticism and Coach’s Response
Coach Quinn came under criticism as numerous felt Daniels ought not to have been on the playing surface to begin with. The injury happened in the final period with the Washington behind 38-7, making a comeback unlikely. It is common in such situations for teams to insert their reserve QB to prevent injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, man, I missed it,” he said of his choice to leave Jayden in the game. “This is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Squad Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB from now on, but he will guide a team in turmoil. Following making the conference title game the prior year behind Daniels’s brilliance, the franchise have struggled this season. They additionally lost cornerback Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on Sunday, and have a host of other key players on injured reserve. The Washington squad are 3-6 so far, and it would take a massive reversal for the club to reach the postseason.
