The Commanders leader Dan Quinn has stated he bears some the blame for a major ailment to the squad’s signal-caller, Jayden Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Context
Daniels, who had one of the greatest rookie campaigns in history the previous year, suffered a dislocated left elbow in Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although the quarterback passes with his right arm, the injury has placed his season in doubt. The injury was significant enough that the television broadcast did not show repeats and multiple players turned away as Daniels was treated by medical staff.
Criticism and Leader’s Response
Coach Quinn faced scrutiny as many felt the rookie ought not to have been on the playing surface to begin with. The injury occurred in the final period with the Washington behind 38-7, making a recovery improbable. It is typical in these circumstances for clubs to put in their backup quarterback to prevent injuries to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, wow, I erred,” Quinn remarked of his choice to leave Daniels in the match. “This is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Squad Prospects
Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback going forward, but he will guide a roster in turmoil. After reaching the NFC championship game the prior year behind the rookie’s excellence, the team have faced difficulties this season. They also lost cornerback Lattimore (ACL tear) and wide receiver McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a host of other starters on injured reserve. The Commanders are three wins and six losses so far, and it would require a massive reversal for the club to reach the playoffs.
