Washington Commanders leader Dan Quinn has stated he bears some the blame for a major injury to the team’s signal-caller, Jayden Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed among the best first-year performances in history last season, sustained a dislocated elbow joint in the Sunday loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although the quarterback passes with his dominant arm, the injury has left his season in doubt. The injury was serious enough that the TV coverage avoided showing replays and several players looked away as Daniels was treated by team doctors.
Backlash and Leader’s Reaction
Quinn faced scrutiny as many believed the rookie ought not to have been on the playing surface in the first place. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter with the Washington behind 38-7, making a recovery unlikely. It is typical in such situations for clubs to put in their backup quarterback to prevent injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, man, I erred,” Quinn remarked of his choice to leave Daniels in the game. “That is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Squad Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB from now on, but he will guide a team in disarray. Following making the NFC championship game last season thanks to Daniels’s brilliance, the team have struggled currently. They also saw injuries to defensive back Lattimore (ACL tear) and wide receiver McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a number of other starters on the injury list. The Washington squad are 3-6 on the season, and it would require a huge turnaround for the team to make the playoffs.
