The Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he shares some the fault for a serious ailment to the team’s signal-caller, Jayden Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Situation
Jayden Daniels, who enjoyed among the best first-year performances of all time last season, suffered a dislocated elbow joint in the Sunday loss to the Seahawks. Although Daniels passes with his dominant arm, the issue has left his season in doubt. The injury was significant enough that the TV coverage did not show repeats and several players looked away as Daniels was attended to by medical staff.
Backlash and Leader’s Reaction
Quinn faced criticism as many felt the rookie should not have been on the playing surface in the first place. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter with the Commanders behind 38-7, making a recovery unlikely. It is common in these situations for teams to insert their backup quarterback to avoid injuries to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, wow, I erred,” Quinn said of his decision to keep Daniels in the game. “That is 100% on me.”
Aftermath and Squad Outlook
Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback going forward, but he will lead a roster in disarray. Following making the conference title game last season behind Daniels’s brilliance, the team have faced difficulties currently. They additionally saw injuries to defensive back Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on game day, and have a host of other starters on injured reserve. The Commanders are 3-6 on the season, and it would take a massive reversal for the club to reach the playoffs.
