The Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he bears some the blame for a serious injury to the squad’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Context
Jayden Daniels, who enjoyed among the best rookie campaigns of all time last season, sustained a displaced elbow joint in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks. Although the quarterback passes with his right arm, the injury has placed his season in doubt. The condition was significant enough that the TV coverage avoided showing repeats and several athletes looked away as Daniels was attended to by medical staff.
Backlash and Leader’s Reaction
Quinn came under criticism as many felt the rookie should not have been on the field to begin with. The incident happened in the fourth quarter with the Commanders behind 38-7, making a comeback unlikely. It is common in such situations for teams to put in their reserve QB to prevent injuries to their first-string player.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, man, I missed it,” he said of his choice to leave Daniels in the game. “That is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Team Prospects
Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB from now on, but he will guide a roster in disarray. After reaching the conference title game last season thanks to the rookie’s brilliance, the franchise have faced difficulties currently. They also lost defensive back Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a number of other key players on the injury list. The Washington squad are three wins and six losses on the season, and it would require a massive turnaround for the club to reach the postseason.
