Washington Commanders leader Dan Quinn has admitted he shares a portion of the blame for a serious ailment to the squad’s quarterback, Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Situation
Jayden Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns in history last season, suffered a displaced elbow joint in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks. Although Daniels passes with his right arm, the injury has placed his campaign in doubt. The injury was serious enough that the TV coverage did not show replays and multiple athletes looked away as he was treated by team doctors.
Criticism and Leader’s Reaction
Coach Quinn faced scrutiny as many believed Daniels ought not to have been on the playing surface in the first place. The incident happened in the final period with the Commanders behind 38-7, making a recovery unlikely. It is common in these situations for teams to put in their reserve QB to avoid harm to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, wow, I erred,” Quinn said of his choice to leave Daniels in the match. “That is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Squad Outlook
Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback going forward, but he will guide a team in turmoil. Following making the conference title game last season behind Daniels’s excellence, the team have struggled currently. They also lost defensive back Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a number of other key players on the injury list. The Commanders are three wins and six losses so far, and it would require a massive turnaround for the team to make the postseason.
