Washington Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has admitted he shares some the blame for a major injury to the team’s quarterback, Daniels.
Particulars of the Harm and Context
Jayden Daniels, who enjoyed among the best rookie campaigns in history the previous year, sustained a displaced elbow joint in the Sunday defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Although the quarterback throws with his right arm, the injury has placed his campaign in doubt. The condition was significant enough that the TV coverage did not show repeats and several players turned away as Daniels was attended to by medical staff.
Backlash and Leader’s Reaction
Coach Quinn faced criticism as many believed the rookie should not have been on the playing surface to begin with. The incident happened in the fourth quarter with the Washington trailing 38-7, rendering a recovery unlikely. It is typical in such circumstances for teams to insert their backup quarterback to avoid harm to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, wow, I missed it,” he said of his decision to keep Daniels in the match. “This is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Team Outlook
Marcus 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 last season behind the rookie’s excellence, the franchise have faced difficulties this season. They additionally saw injuries to cornerback Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on Sunday, and have a host of other key players on injured reserve. The Commanders are 3-6 so far, and it would require a massive turnaround for the club to make the postseason.
