Washington Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has stated he bears a portion of the blame for a serious injury to the team’s quarterback, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest 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 right arm, the issue has left his season uncertain. The condition was serious enough that the television broadcast did not show repeats and several players looked away as he was attended to by team doctors.
Backlash and Coach’s Reaction
Coach Quinn faced scrutiny as numerous believed Daniels should not have been on the field to begin with. The injury occurred in the final period with the Commanders trailing 38-7, rendering a recovery improbable. It is typical in these circumstances for teams to put in their reserve QB to avoid injuries to their first-string player.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, man, I erred,” Quinn said of his decision to keep Jayden in the game. “This is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Squad Prospects
Mariota will be the team’s primary QB from now on, but he will guide a team in disarray. Following making the NFC championship game the prior year behind the rookie’s brilliance, the team have struggled this season. They also lost cornerback Lattimore (ACL tear) and wide receiver McCaffrey (broken collarbone) 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 require a huge reversal for the club to reach the playoffs.
