Washington Commanders leader Dan Quinn has admitted he bears some the blame for a major ailment to the team’s signal-caller, Jayden 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 left elbow in the Sunday defeat to the Seahawks. Even though the quarterback throws with his dominant arm, the injury has placed his campaign in doubt. The condition was serious enough that the TV coverage avoided showing replays and several players turned away as Daniels was attended to by medical staff.
Criticism and Leader’s Response
Quinn faced scrutiny as numerous felt Daniels should not have been on the field to begin with. The incident occurred in the final period with the Washington trailing 38-7, making a recovery unlikely. It is common in these situations for teams to put in their reserve QB to avoid injuries to their first-string player.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, wow, I missed it,” Quinn remarked of his choice to keep Daniels in the game. “That is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Squad Prospects
Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback going forward, but he will lead a roster in disarray. After making the conference title game last season thanks to the rookie’s brilliance, the team have faced difficulties this season. They also saw injuries to cornerback Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on game day, and have a number of other starters on the injury list. The Washington squad are 3-6 on the season, and it would take a massive reversal for the club to reach the postseason.
