The Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he bears some the blame for a major ailment to the team’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Situation
Daniels, who had one of the greatest first-year performances of all time last season, suffered a dislocated left elbow in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks. Even though the quarterback passes with his dominant arm, the injury has placed his season uncertain. The injury was serious enough that the television broadcast did not show replays and several athletes turned away as he was attended to by medical staff.
Backlash and Leader’s Reaction
Quinn faced criticism as numerous believed the rookie should not have been on the playing surface in the first place. The incident occurred in the final period with the Commanders trailing 38-7, rendering a comeback improbable. It is common in these circumstances for clubs to put in their reserve QB to prevent injuries to their first-string player.
“I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I erred,” he said of his choice to keep Jayden in the game. “That is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Team Outlook
Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback from now on, but he will guide a team in disarray. After reaching the NFC championship game the prior year behind Daniels’s brilliance, the franchise have faced difficulties this season. They also lost defensive back Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a host of other key players on injured reserve. The Commanders are three wins and six losses so far, and it would require a huge turnaround for the club to reach the postseason.
