Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has stated he shares some the blame for a major ailment to the team’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Situation
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns of all time last season, sustained a displaced left elbow in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks. Although the quarterback throws with his right arm, the issue has placed his season in doubt. The injury was serious enough that the television broadcast avoided showing repeats and several players turned away as Daniels was treated by medical staff.
Backlash and Leader’s Response
Quinn came under scrutiny as numerous believed Daniels ought not to have been on the field in the first place. The incident happened in the fourth quarter with the Commanders trailing 38-7, making a comeback improbable. It is common in these circumstances 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, wow, I erred,” Quinn remarked of his decision to leave Jayden in the game. “This is 100% on me.”
Aftermath and Team Prospects
Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback going forward, but he will guide a roster in disarray. Following reaching the conference title game the prior year thanks to Daniels’s excellence, the franchise have faced difficulties currently. They also saw injuries to cornerback Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on game day, and have a host of other starters on injured reserve. The Commanders are 3-6 on the season, and it would require a huge reversal for the club to reach the playoffs.
