Washington Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has stated he shares some the blame for a major injury to the team’s signal-caller, Jayden Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed among the best rookie campaigns of all time the previous year, sustained a displaced elbow joint in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks. Even though the quarterback passes with his dominant arm, the injury has placed his season in doubt. The condition was serious enough that the television broadcast did not show repeats and several players looked away as Daniels was treated by medical staff.
Criticism and Coach’s Reaction
Quinn faced scrutiny as many felt Daniels ought not to have been on the field to begin with. The incident happened in the final period with the Commanders trailing 38-7, making a comeback unlikely. It is typical in such situations for teams to put in their backup quarterback to avoid injuries to their first-string player.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, man, I erred,” Quinn remarked of his choice to keep Daniels in the game. “This is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Team Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s primary QB from now on, but he will lead a team in disarray. Following making the NFC championship game last season behind the rookie’s brilliance, the team have faced difficulties this season. They also lost defensive back Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a host of other starters on injured reserve. The Washington squad are 3-6 so far, and it would require a massive reversal for the club to reach the playoffs.
