The Commanders leader Dan Quinn has admitted he shares some the blame for a major injury to the team’s quarterback, Jayden Daniels.
Particulars of the Harm and Context
Jayden Daniels, who enjoyed among the best first-year performances in history the previous year, sustained a dislocated elbow joint in Sunday’s defeat to the Seahawks. Even though the quarterback throws with his right arm, the injury has placed his season in doubt. The condition was significant enough that the TV coverage avoided showing repeats and several players turned away as Daniels was treated by medical staff.
Criticism and Leader’s Response
Quinn faced criticism as many felt Daniels 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, rendering a comeback unlikely. It is typical in these situations for teams to insert their reserve QB to avoid injuries to their first-string player.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, man, I missed it,” Quinn said of his choice to keep Jayden in the game. “This is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Team Outlook
Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback from now on, but he will guide a roster in turmoil. Following reaching the conference title game last season thanks to Daniels’s excellence, the team have struggled currently. They also lost defensive back Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) 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 three wins and six losses so far, and it would take a huge reversal for the club to make the playoffs.
