Washington Commanders leader Dan Quinn has admitted he shares a portion of the blame for a serious ailment to the squad’s quarterback, Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Context
Jayden Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns of all time last season, suffered a dislocated left elbow in Sunday’s defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though Daniels throws with his dominant arm, the issue has placed his campaign in doubt. The condition was serious enough that the TV coverage did not show replays and multiple athletes looked away as he was treated by team doctors.
Backlash and Leader’s Reaction
Quinn came under scrutiny as numerous felt the rookie should not have been on the field to begin with. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter with the Commanders behind 38-7, making a recovery unlikely. It is common in such situations for teams to insert their reserve QB to prevent harm to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been reflecting about it nonstop, too, and, man, I erred,” he said of his choice to keep Daniels in the game. “That is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Team Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB going forward, but he will guide a team in disarray. Following making the conference title game the prior year behind the rookie’s excellence, the team have faced difficulties this season. They additionally lost cornerback Lattimore (ACL tear) and wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on game day, and have a number of other key players 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 make the playoffs.
