Washington Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has admitted he shares some the fault for a serious ailment to the team’s quarterback, Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Situation
Daniels, who had among the best first-year performances of all time last season, sustained a dislocated elbow joint in the Sunday defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though the quarterback passes with his dominant arm, the injury has left his season in doubt. The injury was serious enough that the TV coverage did not show repeats and multiple athletes looked away as Daniels was treated by team doctors.
Criticism and Leader’s Reaction
Coach Quinn came under scrutiny as numerous felt the rookie should not have been on the field in the first place. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter with the Commanders behind 38-7, rendering a comeback unlikely. It is typical in these situations for clubs to insert their reserve QB to prevent injuries to their first-string player.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, man, I erred,” Quinn said of his choice to keep Daniels in the game. “This is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Squad Prospects
Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB from now on, but he will guide a roster in turmoil. After making the conference title game last season thanks to the rookie’s excellence, the team have struggled currently. They additionally saw injuries to defensive back Lattimore (ACL tear) and wide receiver McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a number of other key players on the injury list. The Commanders are three wins and six losses so far, and it would require a massive reversal for the team to reach the postseason.
