Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he bears a portion of the fault for a major injury to the team’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Situation
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest first-year performances in history the previous year, suffered a dislocated left elbow in Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although Daniels throws with his right arm, the injury has placed his season in doubt. The injury was serious enough that the TV coverage did not show repeats and several players turned away as Daniels was treated by team doctors.
Criticism and Coach’s Reaction
Quinn faced scrutiny as many felt the rookie ought not to have been on the field in the first place. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter with the Washington behind 38-7, making a recovery unlikely. It is common in these situations for teams to insert their backup quarterback to avoid harm to their first-string player.
“I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I erred,” he remarked of his choice to keep Jayden in the match. “This is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Team Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback going forward, but he will guide a roster in turmoil. Following making the NFC championship game last season thanks to the rookie’s brilliance, the franchise have faced difficulties currently. They also saw injuries to cornerback Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a number of other starters on injured reserve. The Commanders are 3-6 so far, and it would require a massive turnaround for the club to reach the postseason.
