The Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has stated he bears a portion of the fault for a major ailment to the team’s quarterback, Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed among the best rookie campaigns in history last season, sustained a displaced left elbow in the Sunday defeat to the Seahawks. Although the quarterback throws with his right arm, the issue has left his campaign in doubt. The injury was significant enough that the television broadcast did not show replays and several players looked away as he was attended to by medical staff.
Criticism and Leader’s Reaction
Quinn came under criticism as many felt Daniels 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 situations for teams to insert their reserve QB to prevent harm to their first-string player.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, man, I missed it,” Quinn said of his choice to keep Daniels in the game. “That is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Squad Prospects
Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback from now on, but he will lead a roster in turmoil. Following reaching the conference title game the prior year behind the rookie’s brilliance, the franchise have struggled currently. They additionally saw injuries to cornerback Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) and wide receiver McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on game day, and have a number of other key players on the injury list. The Washington squad are three wins and six losses on the season, and it would require a huge reversal for the team to reach the playoffs.
