Washington Commanders leader Coach Quinn has admitted he bears some the fault for a serious ailment to the team’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Particulars of the Harm and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns in history the previous year, sustained a displaced left elbow in the Sunday loss to the Seahawks. Even though the quarterback passes with his right arm, the injury has left his season uncertain. The injury was serious enough that the television broadcast avoided showing repeats and multiple players looked away as Daniels was treated by medical staff.
Criticism and Coach’s Reaction
Coach Quinn faced criticism as many believed Daniels should not have been on the field in the first place. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter with the Commanders behind 38-7, making a recovery unlikely. It is common 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, man, I erred,” he remarked of his choice to leave Daniels in the match. “This is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Team Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s primary QB going forward, but he will guide a team in turmoil. Following making the NFC championship game the prior year thanks to the rookie’s brilliance, the team have faced difficulties this season. They also saw injuries to defensive back Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a host of other key players on the injury list. The Washington squad are 3-6 so far, and it would take a massive reversal for the team to make the postseason.
