Washington Commanders leader Dan Quinn has admitted he bears some the fault for a major injury to the squad’s quarterback, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Situation
Daniels, who had among the best rookie campaigns of all time the previous year, suffered a dislocated left elbow in the Sunday defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Although Daniels passes with his dominant arm, the injury has left his campaign in doubt. The injury was significant enough that the television broadcast did not show repeats and multiple athletes turned away as he was attended to by team doctors.
Backlash and Coach’s Reaction
Coach Quinn faced criticism as many believed Daniels should not have been on the field to begin with. The injury occurred in the final period with the Commanders trailing 38-7, making a comeback improbable. It is common in these circumstances for teams to put in their backup quarterback to avoid injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I missed it,” he remarked of his choice to keep Daniels in the match. “That is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Squad Prospects
Mariota will be the team’s primary QB going forward, but he will lead a team in turmoil. After reaching the conference title game the prior year thanks to the rookie’s brilliance, the team have struggled currently. They also lost cornerback Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on game day, and have a number of other starters on the injury list. The Commanders are three wins and six losses so far, and it would take a massive reversal for the team to make the postseason.
