The Commanders leader Dan Quinn has admitted he bears some the blame for a serious ailment to the team’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Context
Daniels, who had one of the greatest rookie campaigns of all time last season, suffered a dislocated elbow joint in Sunday’s defeat to the Seahawks. Although Daniels throws with his dominant arm, the injury has placed his campaign in doubt. The condition was significant enough that the television broadcast avoided showing replays and multiple athletes turned away as Daniels was treated by team doctors.
Backlash and Leader’s Reaction
Coach Quinn came under criticism as many believed Daniels ought not to have been on the playing surface in the first place. The incident happened in the final period with the Washington trailing 38-7, making a recovery improbable. It is typical in these circumstances for clubs to put in their reserve QB to avoid injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I missed it,” Quinn remarked of his choice to leave Jayden in the game. “This is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Team Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s primary QB going forward, but he will lead a roster in disarray. After reaching the conference title game last season behind the rookie’s brilliance, the franchise have faced difficulties currently. They also saw injuries to cornerback Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a host of other key players on injured reserve. The Commanders are three wins and six losses on the season, and it would take a massive turnaround for the team to make the playoffs.
