Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he shares some the fault for a major injury to the squad’s quarterback, Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Situation
Jayden Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns in history the previous year, suffered a dislocated elbow joint in Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although Daniels throws with his right arm, the injury has left his season uncertain. The condition was significant enough that the TV coverage avoided showing repeats and several athletes looked away as he was treated by medical staff.
Criticism and Coach’s Reaction
Quinn faced scrutiny as many felt Daniels ought not to have been on the playing surface in the first place. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter with the Washington behind 38-7, rendering a recovery improbable. It is common in such situations for teams to put in their reserve QB to prevent injuries to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been reflecting about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I erred,” Quinn said of his choice to keep Daniels in the match. “That is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Squad Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB going forward, but he will lead a team in disarray. Following making the NFC championship game the prior year thanks to Daniels’s brilliance, the franchise have faced difficulties currently. They additionally lost cornerback Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a host of other starters on injured reserve. The Commanders are three wins and six losses on the season, and it would require a massive turnaround for the team to make the postseason.
