The Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has admitted he shares some the blame for a serious injury to the team’s quarterback, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed among the best first-year performances in history the previous year, sustained a dislocated elbow joint in Sunday’s defeat to the Seahawks. Although Daniels throws with his right arm, the injury has left his season uncertain. The condition was serious enough that the television broadcast did not show replays and several athletes looked away as he was attended to by medical staff.
Backlash and Coach’s Response
Quinn faced scrutiny as numerous felt the rookie should not have been on the playing surface in the first place. The incident happened in the final period with the Washington trailing 38-7, rendering a comeback improbable. It is common in these situations for teams to put in their reserve QB to prevent injuries to their first-string player.
“I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I missed it,” Quinn said of his decision to leave Jayden in the match. “This is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Squad Outlook
Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback going forward, but he will lead a roster in turmoil. Following making the NFC championship game last season behind the rookie’s excellence, the franchise have struggled currently. They also saw injuries to cornerback Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a host of other key players on injured reserve. The Commanders are three wins and six losses on the season, and it would require a huge turnaround for the team to reach the postseason.
