Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he shares some 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 rookie campaigns of all time the previous year, sustained a displaced left elbow in the Sunday defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though Daniels throws with his right arm, the issue has left his campaign uncertain. The condition was serious enough that the TV coverage avoided showing repeats and multiple athletes turned away as he was treated by medical staff.
Criticism and Leader’s Response
Quinn faced scrutiny as many felt Daniels should not have been on the field in the first place. The injury happened in the final period with the Commanders behind 38-7, rendering a recovery unlikely. It is common in these circumstances for clubs to put in their backup quarterback to prevent injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, man, I erred,” Quinn remarked of his choice to leave Daniels in the game. “This is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Squad Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback from now on, but he will guide a team in turmoil. Following reaching the conference title game the prior year behind Daniels’s excellence, the team have struggled this season. They additionally lost defensive back Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on game day, and have a number of other key players on injured reserve. The Commanders are three wins and six losses on the season, and it would require a huge turnaround for the team to reach the playoffs.
