🔗 Share this article Commanders Coach Accepts Blame for Leaving Daniels in Game Prior to Significant Harm Washington Commanders leader Dan Quinn has admitted he shares some the blame for a serious injury to the squad’s quarterback, Jayden Daniels. Details of the Harm and Context Daniels, who enjoyed among the best rookie campaigns of all time the previous year, sustained a displaced left elbow in Sunday’s defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though Daniels throws with his right arm, the issue has placed his campaign in doubt. The injury was significant enough that the TV coverage did not show replays and multiple athletes turned away as Daniels was attended to by team doctors. Criticism and Coach’s Response Coach Quinn faced scrutiny as numerous believed the rookie should not have been on the field in the first place. The incident occurred in the final period with the Washington behind 38-7, rendering a comeback improbable. It is typical in these situations for clubs to insert their reserve QB to prevent injuries to their starter. “I understand. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, wow, I missed it,” Quinn said of his decision to keep Daniels in the game. “This is 100% on me.” Fallout and Team Prospects Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback going forward, but he will lead a roster in disarray. Following reaching the NFC championship game last season thanks to Daniels’s brilliance, the franchise have struggled currently. They also saw injuries to defensive back Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a number of other starters on the injury list. The Commanders are 3-6 so far, and it would take a massive turnaround for the team to make the postseason.