Commanders Coach Accepts Blame for Keeping Daniels in Game Before Significant Injury
Washington Commanders leader Dan Quinn has admitted he bears some the blame for a major ailment to the team’s signal-caller, Jayden Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Situation
Jayden Daniels, who had one of the greatest first-year performances of all time the previous year, suffered a displaced left elbow in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks. Although the quarterback passes with his dominant arm, the injury has placed his campaign in doubt. The injury was serious enough that the TV coverage avoided showing repeats and several players looked away as he was attended to by medical staff.
Criticism and Leader’s Response
Quinn faced criticism as many believed Daniels ought not to have been on the field in the first place. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter with the Commanders behind 38-7, making a comeback improbable. It is typical in these situations for teams to insert their backup quarterback to prevent injuries to their first-string player.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I erred,” he said of his decision to keep Daniels in the game. “This is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Squad Prospects
Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB going forward, but he will guide a team in disarray. Following reaching the NFC championship game last season thanks to the rookie’s brilliance, the franchise have faced difficulties currently. They also saw injuries to cornerback Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) and wide receiver McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on game day, and have a host of other starters on the injury list. The Commanders are three wins and six losses on the season, and it would require a huge reversal for the club to reach the playoffs.
