The Commanders leader Dan Quinn has admitted he bears some the blame for a major ailment to the squad’s quarterback, Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Situation
Daniels, who had one of the greatest rookie campaigns of all time last season, sustained a dislocated elbow joint in the Sunday loss to the Seahawks. Although Daniels passes with his dominant arm, the injury has left his campaign in doubt. The condition was significant enough that the TV coverage did not show repeats and several athletes looked away as Daniels was attended to by medical staff.
Criticism and Leader’s Response
Coach Quinn faced criticism as many felt the rookie should not have been on the field in the first place. The incident happened in the fourth quarter with the Washington trailing 38-7, making a comeback unlikely. It is typical in such circumstances for teams to put in their backup quarterback to prevent injuries to their first-string player.
“I understand. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, wow, I missed it,” he said of his decision to keep Jayden in the game. “That is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Squad Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB going forward, but he will lead a roster in turmoil. Following making the NFC championship game the prior year behind the rookie’s excellence, the team have struggled currently. They also lost defensive back Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a host of other starters on injured reserve. The Commanders are three wins and six losses so far, and it would take a massive reversal for the team to make the playoffs.
