Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he shares some the fault for a major injury to the squad’s quarterback, Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Situation
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest first-year performances of all time last season, suffered a displaced left elbow in Sunday’s defeat to the Seahawks. Even though Daniels passes with his dominant arm, the issue has placed his campaign in doubt. The condition was serious enough that the TV coverage avoided showing repeats and multiple athletes turned away as Daniels was treated by medical staff.
Criticism and Coach’s Reaction
Coach Quinn faced criticism as many felt the rookie ought not to have been on the field to begin with. The injury happened in the fourth quarter with the Commanders trailing 38-7, making a recovery improbable. It is common in such situations for teams to insert their reserve QB to avoid injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, wow, I missed it,” he remarked of his decision to leave Daniels in the match. “This is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Team Prospects
Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback going forward, but he will guide a roster in turmoil. After reaching the NFC championship game last season thanks to Daniels’s brilliance, the team have struggled this season. They also saw injuries to defensive back Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on Sunday, and have a number of other key players on injured reserve. The Commanders are three wins and six losses so far, and it would require a massive reversal for the club to reach the postseason.
