The Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has admitted he bears some the blame for a major ailment to the team’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns in history last season, sustained a displaced left elbow in Sunday’s defeat to the Seahawks. Although Daniels passes with his dominant arm, the issue has placed his season in doubt. The injury was serious enough that the TV coverage did not show replays and several athletes looked away as Daniels was treated by team doctors.
Criticism and Leader’s Response
Quinn faced criticism as numerous believed the rookie should not have been on the field to begin with. The incident happened in the fourth quarter with the Washington trailing 38-7, rendering a recovery improbable. It is typical in such circumstances for teams to insert their backup quarterback to avoid injuries to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I erred,” Quinn remarked of his choice to leave Jayden in the game. “This is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Team Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s primary QB going forward, but he will lead a roster in disarray. Following reaching the NFC championship game the prior year thanks to Daniels’s excellence, the team have struggled this season. They also saw injuries to cornerback Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a host of other key players on injured reserve. The Commanders are 3-6 on the season, and it would require a huge reversal for the club to make the playoffs.
