Washington Commanders leader Dan Quinn has stated he shares some the blame for a serious injury to the team’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Situation
Daniels, who had among the best rookie campaigns of all time last season, sustained a displaced left elbow in the Sunday loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although the quarterback throws with his dominant arm, the injury has left his campaign in doubt. The injury was significant enough that the TV coverage did not show replays and multiple players turned away as he was treated by medical staff.
Backlash and Leader’s Response
Coach Quinn faced scrutiny as many felt 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 recovery unlikely. It is common in these circumstances for teams to insert their reserve QB to prevent injuries to their first-string player.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, man, I missed it,” Quinn said of his choice to keep Jayden in the match. “This is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Team Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback going forward, but he will lead a team in turmoil. After making the conference title game last season behind the rookie’s brilliance, the franchise have struggled this season. They also lost defensive back Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a host of other starters on injured reserve. The Washington squad are 3-6 on the season, and it would take a huge turnaround for the club to make the playoffs.
