Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he shares a portion of the blame for a major ailment to the squad’s quarterback, Jayden Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Situation
Jayden Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns of all time last season, suffered a dislocated elbow joint in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks. Although the quarterback passes with his right arm, the issue has placed his campaign uncertain. The condition was serious enough that the TV coverage did not show replays and several players looked away as Daniels was treated by medical staff.
Criticism and Coach’s Response
Quinn faced criticism as numerous believed Daniels ought not to have been on the field to begin with. The injury occurred in the final period with the Commanders behind 38-7, making a recovery unlikely. It is common in such situations for teams to insert their reserve QB to prevent harm to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, man, I missed it,” Quinn said of his decision to leave Jayden in the game. “This is 100% on me.”
Aftermath and Team Outlook
Mariota will be the team’s primary QB going forward, but he will lead a team in disarray. After reaching the conference title game the prior year behind the rookie’s excellence, the team have struggled this season. They additionally lost defensive back Lattimore (ACL tear) and wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a number of other key players on injured reserve. The Washington squad are three wins and six losses so far, and it would require a massive reversal for the team to reach the playoffs.
