The Commanders leader Dan Quinn has admitted he shares a portion of the blame for a serious injury to the squad’s quarterback, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Situation
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns of all time the previous year, sustained a dislocated left elbow in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks. Even though Daniels throws with his dominant arm, the injury has left his campaign uncertain. The injury was significant enough that the television broadcast did not show repeats and several athletes looked away as he was attended to by team doctors.
Criticism and Leader’s Response
Quinn came under criticism as numerous felt the rookie ought not to have been on the playing surface in the first place. The injury happened in the final period with the Commanders trailing 38-7, rendering a comeback improbable. It is typical in such situations for clubs to put in their reserve QB to avoid injuries to their first-string player.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, wow, I erred,” Quinn said of his choice to leave Jayden in the game. “That is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Team Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback going forward, but he will lead a roster in turmoil. Following making the conference title game the prior year thanks to Daniels’s excellence, the franchise have struggled this season. They also saw injuries to cornerback Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a number of other starters on injured reserve. The Washington squad are three wins and six losses so far, and it would take a massive turnaround for the team to make the postseason.
