Washington Commanders leader Coach Quinn has admitted he bears some the fault for a major ailment to the squad’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Situation
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns of all time the previous year, suffered a dislocated elbow joint in Sunday’s defeat to the Seahawks. Even though Daniels throws with his dominant arm, the issue has left his campaign in doubt. The injury was significant enough that the TV coverage avoided showing replays and several players turned away as he was treated by team doctors.
Criticism and Coach’s Response
Coach Quinn faced scrutiny as many felt the rookie should not have been on the field to begin with. The injury occurred in the final period with the Commanders behind 38-7, rendering a recovery unlikely. It is common in such situations for teams to insert their backup quarterback to prevent harm to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I missed it,” he remarked of his choice to keep Jayden in the match. “This is 100% on me.”
Aftermath and Team Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback going forward, but he will guide a roster in turmoil. Following reaching the NFC championship game the prior year thanks to the rookie’s excellence, the team have struggled currently. They additionally lost cornerback Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a host of other starters on the injury list. The Commanders are 3-6 so far, and it would take a massive turnaround for the club to make the postseason.
