Washington Commanders leader Dan Quinn has admitted he shares some the blame for a serious injury to the squad’s quarterback, Daniels.
Particulars of the Harm and Situation
Jayden Daniels, who enjoyed among the best rookie campaigns of all time last season, suffered a displaced left elbow in Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though Daniels passes with his right arm, the issue has left his season in doubt. The condition was serious enough that the TV coverage did not show repeats and several athletes turned away as Daniels was attended to by team doctors.
Backlash and Leader’s Response
Quinn faced criticism as many felt Daniels ought not to have been on the field in the first place. The incident occurred in the final period with the Commanders behind 38-7, rendering a recovery improbable. It is common in such situations for clubs to put in their backup quarterback to prevent injuries to their first-string player.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I missed it,” Quinn said of his choice to leave Daniels in the match. “This is 100% on me.”
Aftermath and Squad Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s primary QB from now on, but he will lead a team in disarray. Following reaching the NFC championship game the prior year behind the rookie’s excellence, the franchise have faced difficulties this season. They also saw injuries to defensive back Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on game day, and have a host of other key players on injured reserve. The Commanders are three wins and six losses on the season, and it would require a huge turnaround for the club to make the playoffs.
