Washington Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has admitted he shares a portion of the fault for a serious injury to the team’s quarterback, Jayden Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Situation
Daniels, who enjoyed among the best rookie campaigns of all time the previous year, suffered a dislocated elbow joint in the Sunday loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although the quarterback passes with his right arm, the issue has left his campaign in doubt. The condition was significant enough that the TV coverage avoided showing replays and multiple players turned away as he was attended to by medical staff.
Backlash and Coach’s Reaction
Coach Quinn came under criticism as many believed the rookie should not have been on the field in the first place. The injury happened in the final period with the Washington trailing 38-7, making a comeback unlikely. It is common in these situations for clubs to insert their backup quarterback to prevent injuries to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, man, I erred,” Quinn remarked of his choice to keep Daniels in the game. “This is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Squad Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s primary QB going forward, but he will lead a team in disarray. Following reaching the conference title game the prior year behind the rookie’s excellence, the franchise have struggled currently. They additionally lost defensive back Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a number of other starters on the injury list. The Commanders are three wins and six losses so far, and it would take a massive reversal for the club to make the postseason.
