Washington Commanders leader Dan Quinn has stated he shares some the blame for a serious injury to the team’s quarterback, Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Situation
Daniels, who had among the best rookie campaigns in history the previous year, sustained a displaced elbow joint in Sunday’s defeat to the Seahawks. Even though Daniels throws with his dominant arm, the injury has placed his campaign uncertain. The injury was serious enough that the TV coverage did not show repeats and several players looked away as Daniels was attended to by medical staff.
Backlash and Coach’s Response
Coach Quinn faced scrutiny as many felt the rookie ought not to have been on the playing surface to begin with. The injury happened in the final period with the Washington trailing 38-7, making a comeback unlikely. It is typical in these situations for teams to insert their backup quarterback to avoid injuries to their first-string player.
“I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I erred,” he said of his choice to leave Jayden in the match. “This is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Team Prospects
Mariota will be the team’s primary QB going forward, but he will lead a team in disarray. Following reaching the conference title game last season thanks to Daniels’s excellence, the team have struggled this season. They additionally lost defensive back Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on game day, and have a number of other starters on injured reserve. The Commanders are 3-6 so far, and it would require a huge turnaround for the team to reach the playoffs.
