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Washington Commanders leader Coach Quinn has stated he bears some the blame for a major injury to the team’s signal-caller, Daniels.

Details of the Injury and Situation

Daniels, who enjoyed among the best first-year performances in history the previous year, sustained a dislocated left elbow in the Sunday defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though the quarterback throws with his dominant arm, the injury has placed his campaign in doubt. The injury was serious enough that the television broadcast avoided showing replays and several athletes looked away as Daniels was treated by medical staff.

Criticism and Leader’s Response

Quinn faced criticism as numerous felt the rookie should not have been on the field to begin with. The injury happened in the fourth quarter with the Commanders behind 38-7, rendering a recovery unlikely. It is typical in such situations for clubs to insert their backup quarterback to avoid harm to their starter.

“I understand. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, man, I erred,” he remarked of his decision to leave Jayden in the game. “That is 100% on me.”

Aftermath and Squad Outlook

Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback going forward, but he will lead a team in disarray. Following reaching the conference title game last season thanks to the rookie’s brilliance, the franchise have struggled currently. They also saw injuries to cornerback Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) and wide receiver McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on Sunday, and have a number of other key players on the injury list. The Washington squad are three wins and six losses on the season, and it would take a huge turnaround for the team to reach the postseason.