Washington Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has stated he shares some the fault for a serious ailment to the squad’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns in history last season, sustained a displaced elbow joint in Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though Daniels passes with his right arm, the injury has left his season uncertain. The injury was significant enough that the TV coverage did not show replays and multiple players turned away as he was treated by medical staff.
Criticism and Coach’s Response
Quinn faced criticism as numerous believed Daniels should not have been on the playing surface to begin with. The incident occurred in the final period with the Washington trailing 38-7, rendering a comeback unlikely. It is common in these circumstances for clubs to put in their backup quarterback to avoid injuries to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been reflecting about it nonstop, too, and, man, I erred,” he said of his decision to keep Daniels in the game. “That is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Squad Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB going forward, but he will lead a team in turmoil. Following making the conference title game the prior year behind Daniels’s excellence, the franchise have faced difficulties currently. They also saw injuries to defensive back Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a host of other key players on the injury list. The Washington squad are three wins and six losses so far, and it would take a massive reversal for the club to reach the playoffs.
