Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has stated he shares some the blame for a serious ailment 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 last season, suffered a dislocated left elbow in Sunday’s defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though the quarterback throws with his right arm, the issue has placed his season uncertain. The condition was serious enough that the TV coverage avoided showing repeats and several athletes looked away as Daniels was attended to by team doctors.
Backlash and Leader’s Response
Coach Quinn faced scrutiny as numerous believed Daniels should not have been on the playing surface in the first place. The incident occurred in the final period with the Washington behind 38-7, making a recovery improbable. It is common in such situations for clubs to put in their backup quarterback to avoid injuries to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, man, I missed it,” Quinn said of his choice to keep Daniels in the game. “That is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Squad Outlook
Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback going forward, but he will guide a roster in disarray. Following making the NFC championship game the prior year thanks to the rookie’s excellence, the team have faced difficulties this season. They also lost defensive back Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a host of other starters on the injury list. The Commanders are three wins and six losses on the season, and it would take a huge turnaround for the club to reach the playoffs.
