Washington Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has admitted he bears a portion of the blame for a major ailment to the team’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Situation
Daniels, who enjoyed among the best first-year performances in history the previous year, sustained a displaced left elbow in Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although Daniels throws with his dominant arm, the injury has left his season uncertain. The injury was significant enough that the TV coverage did not show replays and several players turned away as he was attended to by team doctors.
Backlash and Leader’s Response
Quinn came under scrutiny as numerous believed Daniels ought not to have been on the playing surface in the first place. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter with the Washington trailing 38-7, rendering a recovery improbable. It is common in these situations for clubs to put in their reserve QB to prevent injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I erred,” he remarked of his choice to leave Daniels in the game. “This is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Squad Outlook
Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback going forward, but he will guide a roster in turmoil. After making the conference title game the prior year behind the rookie’s excellence, the team have struggled this season. They additionally saw injuries to cornerback Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a number of other starters on injured reserve. The Commanders are 3-6 on the season, and it would take a massive turnaround for the club to reach the postseason.
