Washington Commanders leader Dan Quinn has admitted he bears some the fault for a serious ailment to the team’s quarterback, Daniels.
Particulars of the Harm and Situation
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns in history the previous year, suffered a displaced elbow joint in Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though Daniels throws with his dominant arm, the issue has placed his season in doubt. The condition was significant enough that the TV coverage avoided showing replays and multiple athletes looked away as he was treated by medical staff.
Backlash and Leader’s Reaction
Quinn came under scrutiny as many believed the rookie should not have been on the playing surface in the first place. The incident happened in the fourth quarter with the Washington trailing 38-7, making a recovery improbable. It is typical in these circumstances for clubs to put in their reserve QB to avoid injuries to their first-string player.
“I understand. I’ve been reflecting about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I erred,” Quinn remarked of his choice to leave Jayden in the game. “That is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Team Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB going forward, but he will lead a team in disarray. Following reaching the NFC championship game the prior year thanks to the rookie’s excellence, the team have struggled currently. They also saw injuries to cornerback Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a host of other key players on the injury list. The Commanders are three wins and six losses so far, and it would require a huge reversal for the team to reach the postseason.
