Washington Commanders leader Coach Quinn has stated he bears some the fault for a major injury to the squad’s quarterback, Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed among the best first-year performances of all time last season, sustained a dislocated left elbow in the Sunday loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although Daniels passes with his right arm, the injury has placed his season in doubt. The injury was serious enough that the television broadcast did not show repeats and multiple players turned away as he was treated by medical staff.
Criticism and Coach’s Reaction
Quinn came under criticism as many felt the rookie should not have been on the playing surface in the first place. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter with the Washington behind 38-7, making a comeback improbable. It is typical in these situations for clubs 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 erred,” he said of his choice to leave Daniels in the game. “That is 100% on me.”
Aftermath and Squad Outlook
Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback going forward, but he will guide a team in disarray. After reaching the NFC championship game last season thanks to the rookie’s excellence, the team have faced difficulties currently. They additionally lost cornerback Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a host of other starters 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.
