Washington Commanders leader Coach Quinn has admitted he bears a portion of the blame for a major injury to the squad’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Particulars of the Harm and Situation
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns in history last season, suffered a dislocated left elbow in Sunday’s defeat to the Seahawks. Even though the quarterback passes with his dominant arm, the issue has placed his campaign in doubt. The injury was serious enough that the TV coverage avoided showing repeats and several players looked away as Daniels was treated by medical staff.
Criticism and Coach’s Response
Coach Quinn faced criticism as numerous felt the rookie ought not to have been on the field in the first place. The injury happened in the final period with the Washington behind 38-7, rendering a recovery improbable. It is typical in these circumstances for teams to insert their reserve QB to avoid injuries to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been reflecting about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I erred,” Quinn remarked of his decision to leave Daniels in the game. “That is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Squad Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback going forward, but he will guide a team in turmoil. Following reaching the NFC championship game last season thanks to the rookie’s excellence, the franchise have struggled currently. They also saw injuries to defensive back Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on game day, and have a number of other starters on the injury list. The Washington squad are three wins and six losses on the season, and it would take a massive reversal for the club to reach the playoffs.
