Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he bears some the fault for a serious ailment to the team’s signal-caller, Jayden Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Context
Jayden Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns of all time last season, sustained a dislocated left elbow in Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though the quarterback passes with his dominant arm, the injury has left his season in doubt. The injury was serious enough that the television broadcast did not show repeats and several players looked away as Daniels was attended to by medical staff.
Backlash and Coach’s Reaction
Coach Quinn faced scrutiny as many felt Daniels should not have been on the playing surface in the first place. The injury occurred in the final period with the Washington behind 38-7, making a recovery unlikely. It is typical in these situations for teams to insert their backup quarterback to avoid harm to their first-string player.
“I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it nonstop, 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
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback from now on, but he will guide a roster in disarray. Following reaching the NFC championship game last season thanks to the rookie’s excellence, the team have faced difficulties this season. They additionally lost cornerback Lattimore (ACL tear) and wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on Sunday, and have a host of other key players on the injury list. The Washington squad are 3-6 so far, and it would take a massive turnaround for the team to make the postseason.
