Washington Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has stated he bears a portion of the blame for a major ailment to the team’s quarterback, Jayden Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Context
Daniels, who had among the best first-year performances of all time last season, sustained a displaced elbow joint in the Sunday loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although Daniels throws with his dominant arm, the issue has placed his season in doubt. The injury was serious enough that the television broadcast avoided showing repeats and several players turned away as he was attended to by medical staff.
Criticism and Coach’s Response
Quinn came under scrutiny as many felt the rookie ought not to have been on the playing surface in the first place. The injury happened in the final period with the Washington behind 38-7, making a recovery improbable. It is common in these situations for teams to put in their backup quarterback to avoid injuries to their first-string player.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, wow, I missed it,” Quinn said of his decision to keep Daniels in the match. “That is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Team Outlook
Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB from now on, but he will guide a team in disarray. Following making the NFC championship game the prior year thanks to the rookie’s brilliance, the team have struggled this season. They also saw injuries to cornerback Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on Sunday, and have a host of other starters on the injury list. The Commanders are 3-6 on the season, and it would require a huge turnaround for the team to reach the playoffs.
