The Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he bears a portion of the blame for a serious ailment to the squad’s signal-caller, Jayden Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns in history last season, sustained a dislocated left elbow in Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although the quarterback throws with his right arm, the issue has placed his campaign uncertain. The condition was significant enough that the TV coverage avoided showing replays and multiple players looked away as Daniels was attended to by team doctors.
Criticism and Leader’s Reaction
Quinn came under criticism as many felt Daniels ought not to have been on the field in the first place. The incident happened in the final period with the Washington behind 38-7, making a recovery unlikely. It is typical in such circumstances for teams to insert their reserve QB to avoid harm to their first-string player.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, wow, I erred,” he said of his choice to leave Daniels in the game. “That is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Squad Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback going forward, but he will guide a roster in disarray. Following reaching the conference title game last season behind the rookie’s excellence, the franchise have struggled this season. They also saw injuries to cornerback Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on Sunday, and have a host of other starters on the injury list. The Washington squad are 3-6 so far, and it would take a huge turnaround for the club to make the playoffs.
