Washington Commanders leader Dan Quinn has admitted he bears some the fault for a major injury to the team’s quarterback, Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Situation
Daniels, who had among the best rookie campaigns in history the previous year, sustained a displaced left elbow in the Sunday loss to the Seahawks. Although the quarterback throws with his right arm, the issue has placed his season in doubt. The injury was significant enough that the television broadcast avoided showing replays and several players looked away as Daniels was treated by medical staff.
Criticism and Leader’s Response
Quinn came under scrutiny as numerous believed Daniels should not have been on the field to begin with. The injury happened in the fourth quarter with the Commanders trailing 38-7, rendering a comeback improbable. It is typical in such situations for clubs to insert their backup quarterback to prevent injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I erred,” he said of his decision to leave Jayden in the game. “This is 100% on me.”
Aftermath and Team Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback going forward, but he will guide a roster in turmoil. Following making the conference title game the prior year thanks to the rookie’s excellence, the franchise have struggled this season. They additionally lost cornerback Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a host of other starters on the injury list. The Commanders are 3-6 on the season, and it would take a massive turnaround for the team to reach the postseason.
