The Commanders leader Coach Quinn has admitted he shares a portion of the fault for a major injury to the team’s signal-caller, Jayden Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Context
Daniels, who had among the best first-year performances of all time last season, suffered a displaced elbow joint in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks. Although the quarterback throws with his right arm, the injury has left his season uncertain. The injury was significant enough that the television broadcast avoided showing replays and several players looked away as Daniels was attended to by team doctors.
Criticism and Leader’s Response
Coach Quinn came under scrutiny as many believed Daniels should not have been on the field to begin with. The injury happened in the final period with the Commanders trailing 38-7, rendering a recovery improbable. It is typical in these circumstances for teams to put in their backup quarterback to avoid injuries to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, wow, I missed it,” Quinn said of his choice to leave Jayden in the game. “This is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Squad Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s primary QB from now on, but he will guide a team in disarray. After reaching the conference title game the prior year behind the rookie’s excellence, the team have struggled this season. They additionally saw injuries to cornerback Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on Sunday, and have a host of other key players on injured reserve. The Washington squad are three wins and six losses so far, and it would require a massive reversal for the club to reach the postseason.
