Washington Commanders leader Coach Quinn has admitted he bears some the blame for a serious injury to the team’s quarterback, Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Situation
Daniels, who had one of the greatest first-year performances of all time last season, sustained a dislocated elbow joint in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks. Although Daniels throws with his right arm, the injury has placed his campaign uncertain. The injury was significant enough that the television broadcast avoided showing repeats and multiple athletes looked away as he was attended to by team doctors.
Criticism and Leader’s Reaction
Coach Quinn came under criticism as many believed Daniels should not have been on the field to begin with. The incident occurred in the final period with the Commanders behind 38-7, rendering a comeback improbable. It is common in these circumstances for clubs 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 said of his decision to leave Daniels in the game. “That is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Squad Outlook
Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback going forward, but he will guide a team in disarray. Following reaching the conference title game last season thanks to the rookie’s excellence, the franchise have faced difficulties this season. They additionally lost cornerback Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a host of other starters on injured reserve. The Commanders are 3-6 so far, and it would require a huge turnaround for the team to reach the playoffs.
