Washington Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has admitted he shares a portion of the fault for a serious injury to the team’s signal-caller, Jayden Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns in history last season, sustained a dislocated elbow joint in the Sunday loss to the Seahawks. Even though Daniels throws with his right arm, the injury has placed his season uncertain. The injury was serious enough that the television broadcast did not show replays and multiple players looked away as Daniels was attended to by team doctors.
Backlash and Leader’s Reaction
Coach Quinn came under criticism as many felt the rookie should not have been on the field to begin with. The injury occurred in the final period with the Washington trailing 38-7, making a comeback improbable. It is common in these circumstances for clubs to put in their reserve QB to prevent injuries to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, man, I missed it,” Quinn remarked of his decision to keep Daniels in the match. “This is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Team Outlook
Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback going forward, but he will guide a team in disarray. Following making the conference title game the prior year thanks to Daniels’s brilliance, the team have faced difficulties currently. They additionally lost defensive back Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) and wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a host of other key players on the injury list. The Commanders are three wins and six losses so far, and it would take a massive reversal for the club to make the playoffs.
