Washington Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has admitted he bears some the blame for a major ailment to the squad’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Situation
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns of all time the previous year, suffered a displaced elbow joint in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks. Although the quarterback throws with his right arm, the injury has placed his campaign in doubt. The condition was significant enough that the television broadcast avoided showing replays and several athletes turned away as he was treated by medical staff.
Criticism and Coach’s Reaction
Quinn faced criticism as many believed the rookie ought not to have been on the playing surface in the first place. The incident occurred in the final period with the Washington trailing 38-7, rendering a recovery unlikely. It is typical in these situations for teams to put in their reserve QB to avoid injuries to their first-string player.
“I understand. I’ve been reflecting about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I missed it,” Quinn said of his choice to leave Daniels in the match. “This is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Team Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB going forward, but he will lead a roster in disarray. Following making the NFC championship game last season thanks to the rookie’s brilliance, the franchise have struggled this season. They additionally lost cornerback Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on game day, and have a host of other starters on the injury list. The Commanders are three wins and six losses so far, and it would take a massive turnaround for the team to make the postseason.
