Washington Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has stated he bears some the blame for a serious injury to the team’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Context
Daniels, who had among the best rookie campaigns in history the previous year, suffered a displaced elbow joint in the Sunday defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though Daniels throws with his right arm, the issue has left his season uncertain. The condition was significant enough that the television broadcast did not show replays and multiple athletes looked away as Daniels was treated by medical staff.
Criticism and Coach’s Response
Coach Quinn came under scrutiny as many felt the rookie should not have been on the playing surface to begin with. The incident occurred in the final period with the Commanders behind 38-7, rendering a recovery improbable. It is typical in these circumstances for clubs to insert their reserve QB to avoid injuries to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, man, I erred,” Quinn said of his decision to leave Jayden in the game. “This is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Squad Prospects
Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback going forward, but he will guide a roster in disarray. Following reaching the NFC championship game last season behind the rookie’s excellence, the team have struggled currently. They additionally lost cornerback Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a host of other starters on the injury list. The Washington squad are 3-6 so far, and it would take a massive reversal for the team to reach the postseason.
