Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he bears some the blame for a serious injury to the team’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Situation
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns of all time last season, sustained a dislocated elbow joint in the Sunday defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though the quarterback throws with his right arm, the issue has placed his season in doubt. The injury was significant enough that the TV coverage did not show replays and several athletes looked away as Daniels was treated by team doctors.
Criticism and Coach’s Reaction
Coach Quinn came under criticism as numerous believed the rookie ought not to have been on the playing surface in the first place. The injury happened in the fourth quarter with the Washington behind 38-7, rendering a comeback unlikely. It is common in such situations for teams to insert their reserve QB to prevent harm to their first-string player.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, man, I erred,” he said of his choice to leave Jayden in the game. “That is 100% on me.”
Aftermath and Squad Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback from now on, but he will lead a team in turmoil. Following making the conference title game last season behind the rookie’s excellence, the franchise have struggled currently. They additionally lost defensive back Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) and wide receiver McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a number of other starters on the injury list. The Commanders are three wins and six losses so far, and it would require a massive reversal for the club to reach the playoffs.
