Commanders Coach Takes Responsibility for Leaving Daniels in Game Prior to Serious Harm
The Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has stated he shares some the blame for a major ailment to the squad’s signal-caller, Jayden Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Context
Jayden Daniels, who had among the best first-year performances of all time the previous year, sustained a dislocated left elbow in Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although Daniels throws with his right arm, the issue has placed his season in doubt. The condition was serious enough that the television broadcast did not show repeats and several players looked away as he was treated by medical staff.
Criticism and Coach’s Reaction
Coach Quinn came under scrutiny as many felt the rookie should not have been on the field in the first place. The incident happened in the final period 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 harm to their first-string player.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, man, I missed it,” he said of his choice to keep Jayden in the game. “That is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Squad Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB going forward, but he will lead a team in disarray. Following reaching the NFC championship game last season thanks to the rookie’s excellence, the team have struggled currently. They also saw injuries to cornerback Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a number of other starters on injured reserve. The Washington squad are three wins and six losses so far, and it would take a huge reversal for the club to reach the postseason.
