The Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he shares a portion of the fault for a major ailment to the squad’s quarterback, Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Situation
Jayden Daniels, who had among the best rookie campaigns of all time last season, suffered a dislocated left elbow in Sunday’s defeat to the Seahawks. Even though Daniels passes with his dominant arm, the injury has left his season in doubt. The injury was significant enough that the television broadcast did not show replays and several athletes turned away as he was attended to by team doctors.
Backlash and Coach’s Response
Coach Quinn faced scrutiny as many believed Daniels ought not to have been on the playing surface to begin with. The injury occurred in the final period with the Washington trailing 38-7, making a comeback improbable. It is typical in such situations for teams to put in their reserve QB to prevent injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, wow, I missed it,” he said of his decision to leave Jayden in the game. “This is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Squad Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB going forward, but he will lead a team in turmoil. Following making the conference title game last season thanks to the rookie’s brilliance, the team have faced difficulties currently. They also lost cornerback Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a host of other key players on the injury list. The Commanders are 3-6 so far, and it would require a massive reversal for the team to make the playoffs.
