Washington Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has admitted he bears a portion of the blame for a serious injury to the team’s quarterback, Jayden Daniels.
Particulars of the Harm and Context
Jayden Daniels, who enjoyed among the best rookie campaigns in history last season, sustained a dislocated left elbow in Sunday’s defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Although the quarterback throws with his dominant arm, the issue has left his season uncertain. The injury was significant enough that the TV coverage did not show replays and several players looked away as he was attended to by medical staff.
Criticism and Leader’s Reaction
Quinn came under scrutiny as numerous felt the rookie ought not to have been on the playing surface to begin with. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter with the Washington trailing 38-7, making a recovery unlikely. It is typical in these circumstances for teams to put in their backup quarterback to avoid injuries to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, wow, I missed it,” Quinn said of his choice to keep Jayden in the game. “This is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Squad Prospects
Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback from now on, but he will lead a roster in turmoil. After reaching the conference title game the prior year behind Daniels’s excellence, the team have struggled this season. They also saw injuries to cornerback Lattimore (ACL tear) and wide receiver McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on game day, and have a host of other key players on injured reserve. The Commanders are 3-6 so far, and it would take a huge reversal for the team to make the postseason.
