Washington Commanders leader Coach Quinn has admitted he shares some the blame for a major injury to the team’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Particulars of the Harm and Situation
Jayden Daniels, who had among the best first-year performances in history last season, suffered a dislocated elbow joint in the Sunday loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although Daniels passes with his right arm, the issue has left his season in doubt. The injury was significant enough that the TV coverage did not show repeats and several athletes turned away as Daniels was treated by medical staff.
Backlash and Coach’s Reaction
Quinn faced criticism as numerous felt Daniels ought not to have been on the playing surface in the first place. The incident happened in the final period with the Washington behind 38-7, making a comeback improbable. It is common in such situations for teams to insert their backup quarterback to avoid injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I missed it,” he said of his decision to leave Jayden in the game. “This is 100% on me.”
Aftermath and Team Prospects
Mariota will be the team’s primary QB from now on, but he will lead a roster in turmoil. Following reaching the NFC championship game the prior year thanks to the rookie’s brilliance, the franchise have struggled currently. They also lost cornerback Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) and wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on Sunday, and have a host of other starters on the injury list. The Washington squad are three wins and six losses so far, and it would take a massive reversal for the club to reach the playoffs.
