Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he shares a portion of the blame for a major injury to the squad’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Situation
Daniels, who had among the best first-year performances of all time the previous year, suffered a displaced elbow joint in the Sunday loss to the Seahawks. Even though Daniels passes with his right arm, the issue has placed his season uncertain. The injury was significant enough that the TV coverage did not show repeats and multiple athletes looked away as Daniels was treated by team doctors.
Backlash and Leader’s Reaction
Quinn came under criticism as many believed Daniels ought not to have been on the playing surface in the first place. The injury happened in the fourth quarter with the Commanders behind 38-7, making a comeback improbable. It is common in such situations for clubs to insert their backup quarterback to prevent injuries to their first-string player.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I missed it,” he said of his decision to leave Daniels in the game. “This is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Squad Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback going forward, but he will lead a roster in turmoil. Following making the NFC championship game last season thanks to the rookie’s brilliance, the franchise have struggled this season. They additionally lost cornerback Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a number of other starters on the injury list. The Commanders are three wins and six losses on the season, and it would take a massive reversal for the club to reach the postseason.
