The Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has admitted he bears some the blame for a major injury to the team’s quarterback, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Context
Jayden Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest first-year performances in history the previous year, sustained a dislocated elbow joint in Sunday’s defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though Daniels passes with his dominant arm, the issue has left his season in doubt. The condition was serious enough that the TV coverage avoided showing repeats and multiple players turned away as he was treated by team doctors.
Criticism and Coach’s Reaction
Coach Quinn faced criticism as numerous felt the rookie should not have been on the playing surface to begin with. The injury happened in the fourth quarter with the Commanders behind 38-7, making a recovery improbable. It is common in such circumstances for clubs to put in their reserve QB to prevent injuries to their first-string player.
“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. “That is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Squad Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s primary QB going forward, but he will guide a roster in disarray. After reaching the NFC championship game the prior year behind Daniels’s excellence, the franchise have struggled this season. They additionally lost defensive back Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a number of other starters on injured reserve. The Commanders are 3-6 on the season, and it would take a massive reversal for the team to reach the playoffs.
