Washington Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has admitted he shares some the blame for a serious ailment to the team’s quarterback, Jayden Daniels.
Particulars of the Harm and Situation
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns in history last season, suffered a displaced left elbow in Sunday’s defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though Daniels passes with his right arm, the injury has placed his campaign in doubt. The condition was serious enough that the TV coverage avoided showing repeats and multiple players looked away as he was attended to by team doctors.
Backlash and Leader’s Response
Coach Quinn came under scrutiny as many believed the rookie should not have been on the playing surface to begin with. The incident happened in the fourth quarter with the Commanders behind 38-7, rendering a comeback unlikely. It is common in such circumstances for teams to put in their backup quarterback to prevent injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, man, I erred,” Quinn said of his decision to leave Jayden in the match. “This is 100% on me.”
Aftermath and Squad Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback going forward, but he will lead a roster in turmoil. Following making the NFC championship game last season thanks to Daniels’s excellence, the franchise have struggled this season. They additionally lost cornerback Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a host of other starters on injured reserve. The Washington squad are 3-6 on the season, and it would require a massive turnaround for the club to make the playoffs.
