Washington Commanders leader Dan Quinn has admitted he shares some the blame for a serious injury to the squad’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Context
Daniels, who had among the best first-year performances of all time last season, sustained a displaced elbow joint in Sunday’s defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Although Daniels throws with his right arm, the injury has placed his season uncertain. The condition was serious enough that the TV coverage avoided showing repeats and multiple players turned away as Daniels was treated by team doctors.
Backlash and Coach’s Reaction
Coach Quinn came under scrutiny as numerous felt Daniels should not have been on the field to begin with. The injury happened in the fourth quarter with the Washington trailing 38-7, making a recovery unlikely. It is common in these circumstances for clubs to insert their backup quarterback to prevent injuries to their first-string player.
“I understand. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, wow, I missed it,” he said of his choice to keep Daniels in the match. “This is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Team Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback from now on, but he will guide a roster in disarray. After making the NFC championship game last season behind Daniels’s excellence, the franchise have struggled currently. They additionally lost cornerback Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) and wide receiver McCaffrey (broken collarbone) 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 club to reach the playoffs.
