Washington Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has admitted he shares some the blame for a serious ailment to the team’s signal-caller, Jayden Daniels.
Particulars of the Harm and Situation
Daniels, who had one of the greatest rookie campaigns of all time last season, suffered a displaced elbow joint in Sunday’s defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Although the quarterback throws with his right arm, the injury has left his campaign uncertain. The injury was serious enough that the TV coverage avoided showing repeats and several players turned away as he was treated by medical staff.
Backlash and Leader’s Reaction
Coach Quinn faced criticism as many felt the rookie should not have been on the field to begin with. The injury happened in the fourth quarter with the Washington trailing 38-7, making a recovery improbable. It is common in these situations for clubs to put in their reserve QB 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 choice to leave Daniels in the game. “This is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Squad Outlook
Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB from now on, but he will lead a team in turmoil. After reaching the conference title game last season behind Daniels’s excellence, the franchise have struggled currently. They additionally lost defensive back Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on Sunday, and have a host of other key players on the injury list. The Commanders are 3-6 on the season, and it would take a huge reversal for the club to make the postseason.
