Washington Commanders leader Dan Quinn has admitted he bears some the blame for a serious ailment to the squad’s signal-caller, Jayden Daniels.
Particulars of the Harm and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns in history last season, suffered a dislocated left elbow in the Sunday loss to the Seahawks. Even though the quarterback passes with his right arm, the injury has left his campaign in doubt. The condition was serious enough that the television broadcast did not show replays and multiple players turned away as he was attended to by medical staff.
Backlash and Leader’s Response
Quinn came under criticism as numerous believed Daniels ought not to have been on the playing surface in the first place. The injury happened in the fourth quarter with the Commanders behind 38-7, rendering a recovery improbable. It is typical in such situations for teams to insert their backup quarterback to prevent injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I erred,” he said of his choice to keep Daniels in the game. “This is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Team Prospects
Mariota will be the team’s primary QB going forward, but he will guide a roster in disarray. Following making the conference title game last season thanks to the rookie’s excellence, the franchise have struggled currently. They also saw injuries to defensive back Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on game day, and have a number of other starters on injured reserve. The Washington squad are three wins and six losses on the season, and it would require a massive reversal for the club to reach the playoffs.
