Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has stated he shares a portion of the blame for a major injury to the team’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Particulars of the Harm and Situation
Daniels, who had one of the greatest rookie campaigns of all time last season, sustained a dislocated left elbow in the Sunday defeat to the Seahawks. Although the quarterback throws with his dominant arm, the issue has placed his campaign in doubt. The condition was significant enough that the TV coverage did not show repeats and multiple athletes turned away as he was attended to by team doctors.
Backlash and Leader’s Response
Quinn faced scrutiny as numerous felt the rookie should not have been on the playing surface to begin with. The injury happened in the fourth quarter with the Commanders behind 38-7, making a comeback unlikely. It is typical in such situations for teams to insert their backup quarterback to prevent injuries to their first-string player.
“I understand. I’ve been reflecting about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I erred,” Quinn said of his choice to keep Daniels in the game. “That is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Team Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB going forward, but he will lead a roster in disarray. After reaching the conference title game last season thanks to the rookie’s excellence, the team have struggled currently. They additionally saw injuries to defensive back Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) and wide receiver McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a host of other key players on injured reserve. The Washington squad are three wins and six losses so far, and it would require a huge reversal for the team to make the postseason.
