Washington Commanders leader Coach Quinn has admitted he bears some the blame for a serious ailment to the squad’s quarterback, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Situation
Daniels, who had one of the greatest first-year performances in history the previous year, suffered a displaced elbow joint in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks. Although Daniels passes with his dominant arm, the issue has left his campaign in doubt. The injury was serious enough that the television broadcast did not show replays and several players turned away as Daniels was attended to by team doctors.
Backlash and Coach’s Response
Coach Quinn faced scrutiny as numerous believed Daniels ought not to have been on the playing surface in the first place. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter with the Commanders behind 38-7, making a recovery unlikely. It is typical in these situations for clubs to put in their reserve QB to avoid injuries to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, man, I erred,” Quinn said of his choice to keep Daniels in the match. “This is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Team Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s primary QB from now on, but he will guide a roster in turmoil. After reaching the conference title game last season thanks to the rookie’s excellence, the team have struggled currently. They additionally saw injuries to cornerback Lattimore (ACL tear) and wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a host of other starters on injured reserve. The Commanders are 3-6 on the season, and it would take a huge reversal for the club to make the postseason.
