The Commanders leader Dan Quinn has admitted he bears a portion of the fault for a serious injury to the team’s signal-caller, Jayden Daniels.
Particulars of the Harm and Situation
Daniels, who enjoyed among the best rookie campaigns in history last season, suffered a dislocated left elbow in Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though Daniels passes with his right arm, the injury has placed his campaign uncertain. The condition was serious enough that the television broadcast did not show repeats and several players looked away as he was attended to by medical staff.
Criticism and Coach’s Reaction
Coach Quinn faced criticism as many believed the rookie ought not to have been on the playing surface to begin with. The incident happened in the fourth quarter with the Washington trailing 38-7, making a comeback improbable. It is typical in these situations for clubs to put in their reserve QB to prevent injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, man, I erred,” he remarked of his decision to leave Jayden in the game. “This is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Squad Outlook
Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback going forward, but he will lead a roster in turmoil. Following reaching the NFC championship game last season thanks to Daniels’s brilliance, the team have faced difficulties this season. They also saw injuries to defensive back Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a host of other starters on the injury list. The Washington squad are three wins and six losses on the season, and it would take a huge turnaround for the club to reach the postseason.
