Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he bears a portion of the fault 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, suffered a displaced left elbow in the Sunday loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although Daniels throws with his right arm, the issue has placed his season uncertain. The condition was significant enough that the TV coverage did not show repeats and multiple athletes looked away as Daniels was treated by medical staff.
Backlash and Leader’s Response
Coach Quinn faced scrutiny as many felt the rookie should not have been on the playing surface to begin with. The injury happened in the fourth quarter with the Washington behind 38-7, rendering a comeback improbable. It is common in such situations for teams to put in their backup quarterback to prevent harm to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, man, I erred,” Quinn remarked of his choice to leave Jayden in the match. “This is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Squad Prospects
Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB from now on, but he will guide a team in disarray. Following making the NFC championship game the prior year thanks to Daniels’s brilliance, the franchise have faced difficulties this season. They also saw injuries to cornerback Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) and wide receiver McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a host of other key players on the injury list. The Washington squad are 3-6 on the season, and it would take a huge reversal for the club to make the postseason.
