The Commanders leader Coach Quinn has admitted he bears some the blame for a serious ailment to the team’s quarterback, Jayden Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Context
Daniels, who had one of the greatest rookie campaigns in history last season, suffered a dislocated elbow joint in Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although Daniels passes with his right arm, the issue has placed his campaign in doubt. The injury was serious enough that the TV coverage avoided showing repeats and several athletes looked away as Daniels was treated by medical staff.
Criticism and Coach’s Reaction
Coach Quinn faced scrutiny as many felt the rookie should not have been on the playing surface in the first place. The injury occurred in the final period with the Commanders trailing 38-7, rendering a comeback unlikely. It is typical in these situations for clubs to put in their backup quarterback to prevent injuries to their first-string player.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, man, I erred,” Quinn remarked of his choice to keep Daniels in the match. “That is 100% on me.”
Aftermath and Team Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback from now on, but he will lead a roster in disarray. After making the NFC championship game the prior year thanks to Daniels’s brilliance, the team have struggled currently. They also saw injuries to cornerback Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) and wide receiver McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a host of other starters on the injury list. The Commanders are three wins and six losses so far, and it would require a huge turnaround for the team to reach the postseason.
