Washington Commanders leader Coach Quinn has admitted he bears some the blame for a major ailment to the team’s quarterback, Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Context
Daniels, who had among the best first-year performances in history the previous year, suffered a dislocated left elbow in the Sunday defeat to the Seahawks. Even though the quarterback throws with his right arm, the issue has placed his campaign uncertain. The injury was serious enough that the TV coverage did not show replays and multiple players looked away as Daniels was treated by medical staff.
Criticism and Coach’s Response
Quinn came under criticism as many felt the rookie ought not to have been on the playing surface to begin with. The incident occurred in the final period with the Commanders trailing 38-7, making a comeback unlikely. It is common in these situations for teams to insert their backup quarterback to avoid harm to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I erred,” Quinn said of his decision to keep Daniels in the game. “This is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Squad Outlook
Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB from now on, but he will guide a roster in disarray. Following reaching the NFC championship game last season behind Daniels’s brilliance, the team have faced difficulties currently. They also saw injuries to defensive back Lattimore (ACL tear) and wide receiver McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a number of other key players on the injury list. The Washington squad are 3-6 on the season, and it would require a huge turnaround for the team to make the postseason.
