Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has stated he shares some 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 in history the previous year, suffered a displaced elbow joint in the Sunday defeat to the Seahawks. Even though the quarterback passes with his right arm, the issue has left his season uncertain. The condition was significant enough that the television broadcast avoided showing replays and multiple athletes turned away as he was treated by team doctors.
Criticism and Leader’s Response
Coach Quinn faced criticism as many felt Daniels should not have been on the field in the first place. The incident happened in the final period with the Commanders behind 38-7, making a recovery unlikely. It is common in such circumstances for teams to insert their reserve QB to avoid harm to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, man, I missed it,” Quinn said of his decision to leave Daniels in the game. “This is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Team Outlook
Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB from now on, but he will guide a roster in disarray. Following making the conference title game the prior year thanks to the rookie’s brilliance, the franchise have struggled this season. They also saw injuries to defensive back Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a number of other key players on the injury list. The Commanders are 3-6 on the season, and it would take a massive reversal for the club to reach the playoffs.
