The Commanders leader Coach Quinn has admitted he bears a portion of the blame for a major injury to the team’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns of all time last season, suffered a displaced left elbow in the Sunday loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although Daniels throws with his right arm, the issue has placed his season uncertain. The injury was serious enough that the TV coverage avoided showing replays and multiple athletes looked away as Daniels was attended to by medical staff.
Criticism and Leader’s Reaction
Coach Quinn faced criticism as many believed Daniels 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 recovery unlikely. It is typical in these circumstances for clubs to put in their backup quarterback to avoid injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it nonstop, too, and, man, I missed it,” he said of his decision to leave Jayden in the game. “This is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Team Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB from now on, but he will lead a team in turmoil. After making the NFC championship game last season behind Daniels’s brilliance, the franchise have faced difficulties currently. They also lost cornerback Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a host of other starters on injured reserve. The Washington squad are 3-6 on the season, and it would take a huge reversal for the club to make the postseason.
