Washington Head Coach Takes Responsibility for Leaving Daniels in Contest Before Serious Injury
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he shares some the blame for a major ailment to the squad’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Situation
Daniels, who enjoyed among the best rookie campaigns in history last season, suffered a dislocated elbow joint in the Sunday loss to the Seahawks. Even though Daniels passes with his right arm, the issue has placed his campaign in doubt. The injury was significant enough that the television broadcast avoided showing replays and several players looked away as Daniels was attended to by team doctors.
Backlash and Coach’s Response
Coach Quinn came under criticism as many felt Daniels should not have been on the playing surface to begin with. The injury happened in the final period with the Commanders behind 38-7, rendering a recovery unlikely. It is common in these circumstances for clubs to put in their reserve QB to avoid harm to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, man, I missed it,” Quinn said of his decision to keep Jayden in the match. “That is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Squad Outlook
Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB going forward, but he will lead a team in turmoil. Following reaching the conference title game last season thanks to the rookie’s brilliance, the franchise have struggled this season. They also lost defensive back Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on Sunday, and have a host of other key players on injured reserve. The Washington squad are 3-6 on the season, and it would require a huge reversal for the club to make the playoffs.
