Washington Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has admitted he shares a portion of the blame for a major ailment to the squad’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Particulars of the Harm and Situation
Daniels, who enjoyed among the best first-year performances of all time last season, sustained a displaced elbow joint in the Sunday loss to the Seahawks. Although the quarterback throws with his right arm, the issue has left his season uncertain. The injury was serious enough that the television broadcast avoided showing replays and multiple athletes turned away as he was treated by team doctors.
Backlash and Coach’s Response
Quinn faced scrutiny as many felt Daniels should not have been on the field to begin with. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter with the Commanders behind 38-7, rendering a comeback improbable. It is typical in these situations for teams to put in their reserve QB to avoid injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, man, I missed it,” he said of his decision to keep Jayden in the game. “That is 100% on me.”
Aftermath and Squad Prospects
Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB going forward, but he will guide a roster in disarray. After making the conference title game the prior year thanks to the rookie’s excellence, the team have faced difficulties this season. They also lost defensive back Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) and wide receiver 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 massive turnaround for the club to reach the playoffs.
