Washington Commanders leader Dan Quinn has admitted he bears some the blame for a major ailment to the squad’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Context
Jayden Daniels, who had among the best rookie campaigns in history last season, sustained a dislocated left elbow in the Sunday loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though the quarterback passes with his dominant arm, the issue has placed his season in doubt. The condition was serious enough that the television broadcast did not show repeats and several players turned away as he was attended to by medical staff.
Backlash and Leader’s Response
Quinn faced scrutiny as many felt the rookie ought not to have been on the playing surface to begin with. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter with the Commanders behind 38-7, rendering a comeback improbable. It is typical in these situations for teams to put in their backup quarterback to avoid injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, man, I missed it,” he said of his choice to keep Daniels in the match. “This is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Team Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback going forward, but he will lead a roster in turmoil. After reaching the NFC championship game last season thanks to the rookie’s brilliance, the team have faced difficulties this season. They additionally saw injuries to cornerback Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on Sunday, and have a host of other key players on injured reserve. The Commanders are 3-6 so far, and it would require a massive turnaround for the club to make the postseason.
