Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has stated he bears a portion of the blame for a major ailment to the team’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns of all time last season, sustained a displaced left elbow in Sunday’s defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though the quarterback throws with his dominant arm, the injury has left his campaign uncertain. The condition was serious enough that the TV coverage did not show repeats and several players turned away as Daniels was treated by medical staff.
Backlash and Leader’s Response
Quinn came under scrutiny as numerous believed the rookie should not have been on the field in the first place. The injury happened in the fourth quarter with the Washington behind 38-7, making a recovery unlikely. It is typical in these circumstances for teams to insert their reserve QB to prevent harm to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I erred,” he remarked of his decision to keep Daniels in the match. “This is 100% on me.”
Aftermath and Squad Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB going forward, but he will guide a team in disarray. Following making the conference title game the prior year behind Daniels’s brilliance, the team have faced difficulties this season. They additionally lost defensive back Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a host 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 team to reach the playoffs.
