Washington Head Coach Takes Responsibility for Keeping Daniels in Game Prior to Significant Injury
Washington Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has admitted he shares some the fault for a serious injury to the squad’s quarterback, Daniels.
Particulars 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 defeat to the Seahawks. Even though the quarterback throws with his dominant arm, the issue has left his campaign in doubt. The condition was serious enough that the TV coverage avoided showing repeats and several players turned away as he was attended to by team doctors.
Criticism and Coach’s Response
Quinn came under scrutiny as many believed the rookie ought not to have been on the field to begin with. The incident occurred in the final period with the Commanders behind 38-7, making a comeback unlikely. It is typical in these situations for clubs to put in their backup quarterback to avoid harm to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, wow, I missed it,” he said of his decision to leave Jayden in the game. “This is 100% on me.”
Aftermath and Squad Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB going forward, but he will lead a team in turmoil. After reaching the conference title game last season thanks to Daniels’s excellence, the team have struggled this season. They also lost defensive back Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on game day, and have a number of other starters on the injury list. The Commanders are 3-6 so far, and it would require a huge turnaround for the club to reach the postseason.
