Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has stated he bears a portion of the blame for a serious injury to the squad’s quarterback, Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns of all time the previous year, sustained a dislocated left elbow in Sunday’s defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though Daniels throws with his right arm, the injury has left his season in doubt. The injury was serious enough that the TV coverage avoided showing repeats and multiple players turned away as he was treated by medical staff.
Backlash and Coach’s Reaction
Coach Quinn faced scrutiny as many believed Daniels ought not to have been on the field in the first place. The incident occurred in the final period with the Commanders trailing 38-7, making a recovery unlikely. It is typical in such situations for clubs to put in their reserve QB to avoid injuries to their first-string player.
“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% my fault.”
Fallout and Team Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback from now on, but he will lead a team in disarray. After reaching the conference title game the prior year behind Daniels’s excellence, the team have struggled this season. They also saw injuries to cornerback Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, 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 huge turnaround for the team to make the playoffs.
