The Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he shares a portion of the blame for a major ailment to the team’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Situation
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest first-year performances in history the previous year, suffered a displaced elbow joint in Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although the quarterback passes with his right arm, the injury has left his campaign uncertain. The injury was serious enough that the television broadcast did not show replays and several athletes turned away as Daniels was attended to by team doctors.
Backlash and Coach’s Reaction
Coach Quinn faced criticism as many believed the rookie ought not to have been on the playing surface in the first place. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter with the Washington behind 38-7, making a comeback unlikely. It is common in these situations for clubs to insert their backup quarterback to avoid injuries to their first-string player.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, man, I erred,” he remarked of his choice to keep Jayden in the game. “That is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Squad Prospects
Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB going forward, but he will guide a team in disarray. Following making the NFC championship game the prior year behind Daniels’s brilliance, the team have faced difficulties currently. They additionally saw injuries to defensive back Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a host of other key players on the injury list. The Commanders are three wins and six losses so far, and it would take a huge reversal for the club to reach the playoffs.
