Washington Commanders leader Coach Quinn has admitted he shares some the fault for a serious injury to the team’s quarterback, Jayden Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Situation
Jayden Daniels, who had among the best rookie campaigns of all time last season, sustained a dislocated elbow joint in the Sunday defeat to the Seahawks. Even though Daniels passes with his right arm, the issue has left his season in doubt. The condition was serious enough that the TV coverage avoided showing replays and multiple players looked away as Daniels was attended to by team doctors.
Backlash and Coach’s Reaction
Quinn came under scrutiny as numerous believed Daniels should not have been on the playing surface to begin with. The injury happened in the final period with the Washington behind 38-7, rendering a recovery improbable. It is typical in these circumstances for teams to put in their backup quarterback to avoid injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, man, I erred,” Quinn said of his decision to leave Jayden in the game. “This is 100% on me.”
Aftermath and Squad Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB going forward, but he will guide a roster in turmoil. After making the conference title game the prior year behind Daniels’s excellence, the franchise have faced difficulties this season. They also saw injuries to defensive back Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on Sunday, and have a host of other key players on the injury list. The Commanders are three wins and six losses on the season, and it would take a huge turnaround for the team to reach the postseason.
