Washington Commanders leader Coach Quinn has admitted he bears some the fault for a serious ailment to the team’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest first-year performances of all time last season, suffered a dislocated elbow joint in the Sunday defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though the quarterback throws with his dominant arm, the issue has left his campaign in doubt. The injury was significant enough that the TV coverage did not show replays and several players turned away as he was treated by team doctors.
Backlash and Coach’s Reaction
Quinn faced scrutiny as numerous felt Daniels ought not to have been on the field to begin with. The injury happened in the fourth quarter with the Commanders behind 38-7, making a comeback improbable. It is common in these situations for clubs to insert their backup quarterback to avoid injuries to their first-string player.
“I understand. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, wow, I missed it,” Quinn remarked of his choice to leave Daniels in the game. “This is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Team Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB from now on, but he will lead a roster in disarray. Following reaching the conference title game the prior year thanks to the rookie’s brilliance, the franchise have struggled currently. They also lost cornerback Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) and wide receiver McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a host 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 playoffs.
