Washington Head Coach Takes Responsibility for Keeping Jayden Daniels in Game Before Serious Harm
Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he bears some the fault for a serious injury to the team’s quarterback, Jayden Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Context
Jayden Daniels, who had among the best rookie campaigns of all time the previous year, suffered a displaced elbow joint in the Sunday defeat to the Seahawks. Even though Daniels throws with his right arm, the injury has placed his campaign in doubt. The condition was significant enough that the television broadcast avoided showing replays and several players looked away as Daniels was treated by medical staff.
Backlash and Leader’s Reaction
Quinn came under criticism as many felt Daniels ought not to have been on the playing surface in the first place. The injury happened in the final period with the Washington trailing 38-7, rendering a comeback unlikely. It is typical in such circumstances for clubs to put in their reserve QB to prevent injuries to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been reflecting about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I erred,” Quinn said of his choice to leave Daniels in the game. “That is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Team Prospects
Mariota will be the team’s primary QB going forward, but he will lead a roster in turmoil. After making the conference title game the prior year thanks to the rookie’s brilliance, the team have faced difficulties this season. They additionally lost defensive back Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on game day, and have a number of other key players on the injury list. The Washington squad are three wins and six losses so far, and it would require a huge turnaround for the club to make the playoffs.
