Washington Commanders leader Dan Quinn has admitted he bears some the fault for a serious ailment to the squad’s quarterback, Daniels.
Particulars of the Harm and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed among the best first-year performances in history the previous year, suffered a dislocated left elbow in Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although Daniels passes with his right arm, the issue has placed his season in doubt. The injury was significant enough that the TV coverage did not show repeats and several players turned away as Daniels was treated by medical staff.
Criticism and Coach’s Response
Quinn faced scrutiny as numerous felt Daniels ought not to have been on the playing surface to begin with. The incident happened in the fourth quarter with the Washington behind 38-7, making a recovery improbable. It is common in these situations for clubs to insert their backup quarterback to prevent injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, wow, I missed it,” he said 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 lead a roster in disarray. Following making the conference title game last season behind the rookie’s excellence, the team have struggled currently. They additionally saw injuries to cornerback Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on game day, and have a number of other starters on the injury list. The Washington squad are three wins and six losses on the season, and it would require a huge turnaround for the club to reach the postseason.
