The Commanders leader Dan Quinn has admitted he shares some the fault for a serious ailment to the squad’s quarterback, Jayden Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Situation
Daniels, who enjoyed among the best rookie campaigns of all time last season, sustained a dislocated elbow joint in Sunday’s defeat to the Seahawks. Even though Daniels passes with his dominant arm, the injury has placed his campaign in doubt. The condition was significant enough that the TV coverage avoided showing replays and several athletes turned away as he was attended to by team doctors.
Criticism and Coach’s Response
Quinn came under scrutiny as many believed the rookie should not have been on the field to begin with. The injury occurred in the final period with the Washington behind 38-7, rendering a recovery unlikely. It is typical in such circumstances for teams to insert their reserve QB to prevent injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, man, I erred,” Quinn said of his decision to keep Jayden in the game. “That is 100% on me.”
Aftermath and Team Outlook
Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback going forward, but he will lead a team in disarray. Following making the NFC championship game last season behind the rookie’s excellence, the team have faced difficulties this season. They also lost defensive back Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on game day, and have a number of other key players on injured reserve. The Commanders are 3-6 so far, and it would take a huge reversal for the club to make the playoffs.
