Washington Commanders leader Dan Quinn has stated he shares some the blame for a major injury to the team’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns of all time last season, suffered a dislocated elbow joint in the Sunday defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Although the quarterback passes with his dominant arm, the issue has placed his season in doubt. The condition was serious enough that the television broadcast avoided showing repeats and multiple athletes turned away as Daniels was attended to by medical staff.
Criticism and Coach’s Response
Coach Quinn came under scrutiny as many believed the rookie ought not to have been on the playing surface in the first place. The incident occurred in the final period with the Washington trailing 38-7, making a recovery unlikely. It is common in such circumstances for clubs to insert their backup quarterback to prevent harm to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it nonstop, too, and, man, I erred,” Quinn said of his decision to keep Daniels in the game. “This is 100% on me.”
Aftermath and Squad Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback from now on, but he will guide a team in disarray. Following making the NFC championship game the prior year thanks to the rookie’s brilliance, the franchise have faced difficulties this season. They additionally saw injuries to cornerback Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on Sunday, and have a number of other key players on the injury list. The Washington squad are three wins and six losses on the season, and it would take a huge reversal for the club to reach the postseason.
