The Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he shares a portion of the blame for a serious ailment to the squad’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Particulars of the Harm and Context
Daniels, who had among the best rookie campaigns in history last season, sustained a displaced elbow joint in the Sunday loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though Daniels passes with his right arm, the issue has left his campaign in doubt. The condition was serious enough that the TV coverage did not show replays and multiple players turned away as he was attended to by team doctors.
Criticism and Leader’s Response
Coach Quinn came under criticism as many believed the rookie ought not to have been on the playing surface to begin with. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter with the Commanders trailing 38-7, making a recovery unlikely. It is common in these situations for teams to insert their reserve QB to prevent harm to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been reflecting about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I missed it,” he said of his choice to keep Jayden in the game. “This is 100% on me.”
Aftermath and Team Prospects
Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback going forward, but he will lead a team in disarray. After making the NFC championship game the prior year thanks to the rookie’s brilliance, the team have faced difficulties this season. They also saw injuries to defensive back Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a host of other key players on the injury list. The Commanders are 3-6 so far, and it would take a huge turnaround for the club to reach the playoffs.
