Washington Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has admitted he shares a portion of the fault for a serious injury to the team’s signal-caller, Jayden Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Context
Jayden Daniels, who enjoyed among the best rookie campaigns of all time last season, sustained a dislocated elbow joint in the Sunday loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although the quarterback passes with his right arm, the issue has left his campaign uncertain. The injury was significant enough that the TV coverage did not show repeats and several athletes turned away as Daniels was attended to by medical staff.
Backlash and Leader’s Reaction
Quinn came under scrutiny as many felt Daniels should not have been on the field in the first place. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter with the Commanders trailing 38-7, making a recovery unlikely. It is typical in such circumstances for teams to insert their reserve QB to avoid injuries to their first-string player.
“I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I missed it,” Quinn said of his decision to keep Jayden in the game. “That is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Squad Prospects
Mariota will be the team’s primary QB going forward, but he will guide a roster in disarray. Following making the NFC championship game the prior year behind Daniels’s brilliance, the team have struggled this season. They also saw injuries to cornerback Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a host of other key players on the injury list. The Washington squad are 3-6 on the season, and it would take a massive reversal for the team to reach the postseason.
