Washington Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has stated he shares some the fault for a major ailment to the team’s signal-caller, Jayden Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Situation
Daniels, who had among the best rookie campaigns in history last season, suffered a dislocated elbow joint in the Sunday loss to the Seahawks. Although Daniels throws with his dominant arm, the issue has placed his campaign uncertain. The condition was serious enough that the TV coverage did not show repeats and several players looked away as Daniels was treated by team doctors.
Backlash and Leader’s Response
Quinn came under scrutiny as many felt the rookie should not have been on the field to begin with. The incident happened in the final period with the Washington trailing 38-7, rendering a comeback unlikely. It is typical in these circumstances for teams to put in their backup quarterback to prevent injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I missed it,” he said of his decision to leave Jayden in the game. “That is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Team Prospects
Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback going forward, but he will guide a roster in turmoil. After making the NFC championship game last season thanks to Daniels’s brilliance, the franchise 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 number of other key players on injured reserve. The Washington squad are 3-6 so far, and it would take a huge turnaround for the club to make the playoffs.
