Commanders Coach Takes Blame for Keeping Jayden Daniels in Contest Before Significant Injury
Washington Commanders leader Dan Quinn has admitted he bears a portion of the blame for a major ailment to the squad’s signal-caller, Jayden Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Situation
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest first-year performances in history last season, suffered a displaced elbow joint in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks. Even though the quarterback passes with his right arm, the issue has placed his season uncertain. The injury was significant enough that the TV coverage avoided showing replays and several players looked away as he was attended to by team doctors.
Criticism and Leader’s Reaction
Quinn faced criticism as numerous felt the rookie should not have been on the playing surface in the first place. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter with the Washington trailing 38-7, making a recovery unlikely. It is typical in these situations for clubs to put in their reserve QB to prevent injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I erred,” Quinn said of his choice to leave Daniels in the game. “This is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Squad Prospects
Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback from now on, but he will lead a team in disarray. After making the NFC championship game last season thanks to the rookie’s excellence, the team have struggled this season. They additionally saw injuries to cornerback Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher 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 require a massive reversal for the club to make the postseason.
