Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has stated he bears some the blame for a serious ailment to the team’s quarterback, Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed among the best rookie campaigns in history the previous year, sustained a displaced elbow joint in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks. Even though the quarterback passes with his right arm, the injury has left his campaign uncertain. The injury was serious enough that the television broadcast avoided showing replays and multiple players turned away as he was attended to by medical staff.
Backlash and Coach’s Reaction
Quinn came under scrutiny as numerous felt Daniels should not have been on the field to begin with. The incident happened in the final period with the Washington trailing 38-7, making a recovery improbable. It is common in these circumstances for teams to put in their reserve QB to avoid injuries to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, man, I erred,” Quinn said of his decision to keep Jayden in the match. “That is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Team Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s primary QB from now on, but he will guide a roster in turmoil. Following making the NFC championship game the prior year thanks to the rookie’s excellence, the team have faced difficulties currently. They also lost cornerback Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a number of other key players on injured reserve. The Commanders are three wins and six losses so far, and it would require a huge reversal for the team to make the playoffs.
