Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has stated he shares some 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 of all time the previous year, sustained a displaced elbow joint in Sunday’s defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Although the quarterback passes with his dominant arm, the issue has placed his season in doubt. The injury was serious enough that the TV coverage did not show replays and multiple players looked away as he was treated by medical staff.
Criticism and Leader’s Response
Quinn came under scrutiny as numerous felt the rookie should not have been on the playing surface to begin with. The injury happened in the final period with the Washington trailing 38-7, rendering a recovery improbable. It is typical in these circumstances for teams to put in their reserve QB to avoid injuries to their first-string player.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, man, I erred,” Quinn remarked of his decision to keep Daniels in the game. “This is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Team Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s primary QB from now on, but he will lead a roster in disarray. After reaching the NFC championship game the prior year behind the rookie’s excellence, the franchise have struggled this season. They also lost defensive back Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a number of other starters on injured reserve. The Commanders are three wins and six losses so far, and it would require a huge turnaround for the team to reach the postseason.
