The Commanders leader Coach Quinn has admitted he bears some the fault for a major injury to the team’s quarterback, Daniels.
Particulars of the Harm and Context
Daniels, who had one of the greatest rookie campaigns of all time last season, sustained a dislocated elbow joint in the Sunday defeat to the Seahawks. Even though the quarterback throws with his dominant arm, the issue has left his campaign uncertain. The condition was significant enough that the TV coverage did not show repeats and multiple players looked away as Daniels was treated by team doctors.
Backlash and Coach’s Reaction
Coach Quinn faced scrutiny as many felt Daniels should not have been on the playing surface to begin with. The injury happened in the fourth quarter with the Washington behind 38-7, rendering a comeback improbable. It is typical in these circumstances for teams to insert their reserve QB to avoid injuries to their first-string player.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, man, I missed it,” he said of his choice to keep Jayden in the game. “This is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Team Prospects
Mariota will be the team’s primary QB from now on, but he will guide a roster in disarray. Following making the conference title game last season thanks to the rookie’s brilliance, the franchise have faced difficulties this season. They also lost cornerback Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a number of other key players on injured reserve. The Commanders are 3-6 so far, and it would require a massive reversal for the team to make the postseason.
