The Commanders leader Dan Quinn has admitted he shares some the blame for a major injury to the team’s quarterback, Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns in history last season, sustained a displaced elbow joint in Sunday’s defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Although Daniels passes with his dominant arm, the injury has placed his campaign in doubt. The injury was significant enough that the television broadcast avoided showing repeats and several players looked away as Daniels was attended to by medical staff.
Backlash and Coach’s Response
Quinn came under scrutiny as many believed the rookie ought not to have been on the playing surface to begin with. The incident happened in the fourth quarter with the Commanders trailing 38-7, rendering a comeback unlikely. It is typical in these situations for clubs to put in their reserve QB to prevent harm to their first-string player.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, man, I erred,” Quinn remarked of his choice to keep Jayden in the match. “This is 100% on me.”
Aftermath and Team Prospects
Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback from now on, but he will guide a roster in disarray. After reaching the conference title game last season behind Daniels’s brilliance, the team have struggled this season. They additionally saw injuries to defensive back Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on Sunday, and have a number of other key players on injured reserve. The Commanders are 3-6 so far, and it would take a massive reversal for the club to reach the postseason.
