Commanders Coach Takes Blame for Leaving Daniels in Contest Before Serious Harm
Washington Commanders leader Coach Quinn has admitted he shares a portion of the fault for a major ailment to the squad’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Situation
Daniels, who enjoyed among the best rookie campaigns in history last season, sustained a dislocated left elbow in Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although the quarterback throws with his dominant arm, the injury has placed his season in doubt. The condition was significant enough that the television broadcast did not show replays and several players turned away as Daniels was treated by team doctors.
Criticism and Coach’s Response
Coach Quinn faced scrutiny as many felt the rookie should not have been on the playing surface in the first place. The injury happened in the fourth quarter with the Washington trailing 38-7, rendering a recovery unlikely. It is typical in these situations for teams to put in their reserve QB to avoid injuries to their first-string player.
“I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, wow, I erred,” Quinn said of his choice to leave Jayden in the game. “This is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Squad Prospects
Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback from now on, but he will lead a roster in turmoil. Following reaching the NFC championship game last season behind the rookie’s brilliance, the team have faced difficulties currently. They additionally lost defensive back Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a host of other key players on the injury list. The Commanders are three wins and six losses so far, and it would require a massive turnaround for the team to make the playoffs.
