Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he bears some the blame for a major injury to the team’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed among the best rookie campaigns of all time last season, sustained a displaced elbow joint in the Sunday loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although Daniels throws with his right arm, the injury has left his season in doubt. The injury was serious enough that the television broadcast did not show repeats and multiple athletes turned away as he was treated by medical staff.
Backlash and Leader’s Reaction
Quinn faced criticism as numerous felt the rookie ought not to have been on the field in the first place. The incident happened in the final period with the Washington behind 38-7, making a recovery improbable. It is typical in these circumstances for teams to put in their backup quarterback to prevent harm to their first-string player.
“I understand. I’ve been reflecting about it nonstop, too, and, man, I missed it,” he said of his choice to keep Jayden in the match. “This is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Squad Outlook
Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback going forward, but he will lead a roster in disarray. Following reaching the NFC championship game the prior year thanks to the rookie’s excellence, the team have struggled this season. They also saw injuries to defensive back Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on game day, and have a number of other key players on injured reserve. The Washington squad are 3-6 so far, and it would take a massive reversal for the team to make the playoffs.
