Washington Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has admitted he bears some the fault for a major ailment to the team’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Context
Daniels, who had among the best rookie campaigns of all time last season, suffered a displaced elbow joint in Sunday’s defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though Daniels passes with his right arm, the issue has left his season uncertain. The condition was significant enough that the television broadcast did not show replays and multiple players turned away as Daniels was treated by team doctors.
Backlash and Leader’s Response
Coach Quinn came under criticism as many felt the rookie should not have been on the field to begin with. The injury happened in the fourth quarter with the Commanders behind 38-7, rendering a comeback unlikely. It is common in these situations for teams to insert their reserve QB to prevent injuries to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, man, I erred,” Quinn remarked of his decision to keep Jayden in the match. “That is 100% on me.”
Aftermath and Team Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback from now on, but he will lead a team in disarray. After reaching the NFC championship game last season thanks to the rookie’s excellence, the team have struggled this season. They additionally lost defensive back Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on game day, and have a host of other key players 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 team to make the postseason.
