Washington Commanders leader Dan Quinn has admitted he bears a portion of the fault for a major injury to the team’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Situation
Daniels, who had among the best first-year performances in history last season, suffered a dislocated elbow joint in the Sunday loss to the Seahawks. Although Daniels passes with his dominant arm, the injury has placed his campaign uncertain. The condition was serious enough that the television broadcast did not show replays and multiple players turned away as Daniels was treated by medical staff.
Backlash and Coach’s Reaction
Quinn faced scrutiny as numerous felt Daniels should not have been on the field in the first place. The injury occurred in the final period with the Washington trailing 38-7, rendering a recovery unlikely. It is typical in these circumstances for clubs to insert their backup quarterback to avoid 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% on me.”
Fallout and Team Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s primary QB going forward, but he will guide a roster in disarray. Following reaching the conference title game the prior year behind Daniels’s excellence, the team have struggled currently. They also saw injuries to cornerback Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a number of other starters on injured reserve. The Washington squad are three wins and six losses so far, and it would take a massive reversal for the team to make the postseason.
