Washington Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has admitted he bears some the fault for a serious injury to the team’s quarterback, Jayden Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Context
Daniels, who had one of the greatest rookie campaigns of all time last season, suffered a dislocated elbow joint in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks. Even though Daniels passes with his dominant arm, the injury has left his season in doubt. The injury was serious enough that the television broadcast avoided showing replays and multiple athletes turned away as he was attended to by team doctors.
Backlash and Leader’s Response
Quinn faced scrutiny as many felt the rookie should not have been on the playing surface to begin with. The incident happened in the fourth quarter with the Washington behind 38-7, rendering a comeback improbable. It is common in these situations for teams to insert their reserve QB to avoid 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 leave Jayden in the game. “That is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Team Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback going forward, but he will lead a roster in turmoil. Following reaching the conference title game last season thanks to the rookie’s excellence, the team have struggled currently. They additionally lost defensive back Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on game day, and have a host of other key players on the injury list. The Washington squad are three wins and six losses on the season, and it would take a massive turnaround for the team to make the playoffs.
