Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he shares some the fault for a major ailment to the squad’s quarterback, Jayden Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Context
Jayden Daniels, who enjoyed among the best first-year performances of all time last season, sustained a displaced left elbow in Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though Daniels passes with his right arm, the issue has placed his season uncertain. The injury was serious enough that the television broadcast did not show replays and several players turned away as he was treated by team doctors.
Criticism and Leader’s Reaction
Quinn came under criticism as many believed the rookie ought not to have been on the playing surface to begin with. The injury happened in the final period with the Washington trailing 38-7, making a recovery unlikely. It is common in such circumstances for teams to put in their backup quarterback to avoid injuries to their first-string player.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, man, I missed it,” Quinn said of his decision to leave Daniels in the game. “This is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Squad Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s primary QB going forward, but he will guide a roster in disarray. Following making the conference title game the prior year behind Daniels’s excellence, the team have struggled this season. They additionally lost defensive back Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on Sunday, and have a number of other key players on injured reserve. The Washington squad are 3-6 on the season, and it would take a massive turnaround for the club to make the postseason.
