"Jayden Daniels is facing more concerns about his health. The Washington Commanders gave their franchise quarterback the all-clear to participate in Week 14 against the Minnesota Vikings, but it quickly became another unmitigated disaster. Daniels never got going. The Vikings' defense smothered him, and there was nothing he could do to turn the tide. And even before he went down on his injured arm following an interception, the examples of the signal-caller's recklessness were there for all to see."
"Fans were holding their collective breath whenever Daniels took off on the run. He was diving headfirst instead of sliding, which wasn't exactly smart considering that's how he dislocated his elbow in the first place. And with the game out of sight, head coach Dan Quinn opted to take him out of the firing line despite the former LSU star getting the all-clear to return."
"This didn't go unnoticed by former edge rusher turned FOX Sports analyst Michael Strahan at halftime. He thought Daniels should be taking fewer risks. Strahan also thought sliding feet first would be more prudent, especially considering that going headfirst means you're more likely to initiate contact. However, the Pro Football Hall of Famer wondered whether going with his head down was due to the hamstring and knee injuries sustained earlier in the campaign."
Jayden Daniels was cleared to play Week 14 against the Minnesota Vikings but struggled and sustained an arm injury after an interception. The Vikings' defense dominated, and Daniels' attempts to run repeatedly exposed him to contact. Daniels repeatedly dove headfirst rather than sliding feet first, a technique that previously led to a dislocated elbow. Head coach Dan Quinn removed Daniels late in the game despite the earlier clearance to return. Michael Strahan urged Daniels to reduce risk-taking and adopt feet-first slides, while noting prior hamstring and knee issues could affect his mechanics. Significant offseason adjustments are necessary.
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