Washington Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has admitted he bears some the blame for a serious injury to the team’s quarterback, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Context
Jayden Daniels, who enjoyed among the best rookie campaigns in history last season, suffered a displaced left elbow in Sunday’s defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though the quarterback passes with his dominant arm, the issue has placed his campaign in doubt. The injury was significant enough that the television broadcast did not show repeats and several players turned away as he was attended to by team doctors.
Backlash and Coach’s Response
Quinn faced criticism as numerous felt the rookie ought not to have been on the playing surface to begin with. The injury happened in the fourth quarter with the Commanders trailing 38-7, making a recovery improbable. It is typical in such situations for teams to put in their backup quarterback to avoid injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I erred,” he said of his choice to leave Daniels in the match. “That is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Team Prospects
Mariota will be the team’s primary QB going forward, but he will lead a roster in disarray. After making the conference title game the prior year behind the rookie’s excellence, the team have faced difficulties currently. They also lost defensive back Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on Sunday, and have a number of other key players on injured reserve. The Commanders are 3-6 on the season, and it would take a massive reversal for the club to make the postseason.
