Washington Commanders leader Coach Quinn has admitted he bears a portion of the blame for a serious injury to the team’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Context
Jayden Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest first-year performances in history last season, sustained a displaced left elbow in the Sunday loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though Daniels passes with his right arm, the injury has placed his season in doubt. The injury was serious enough that the television broadcast avoided showing repeats and multiple players looked away as he was attended to by medical staff.
Backlash and Coach’s Reaction
Coach Quinn came under criticism as many felt the rookie should not have been on the playing surface to begin with. The injury happened in the final period with the Commanders trailing 38-7, making a comeback improbable. It is common in these circumstances for teams to insert their reserve QB to avoid injuries to their first-string player.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I missed it,” Quinn said of his decision to leave Jayden in the game. “This is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Squad Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback from now on, but he will lead a roster in disarray. After reaching the NFC championship game last season behind the rookie’s brilliance, the team have struggled currently. They additionally saw injuries to defensive back Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a number of other starters on injured reserve. The Commanders are 3-6 so far, and it would take a massive turnaround for the team to reach the playoffs.
