Washington Commanders leader Dan Quinn has stated he shares some the blame for a major injury to the squad’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Situation
Daniels, who enjoyed among the best first-year performances of all time last season, suffered a displaced elbow joint in Sunday’s defeat to the Seahawks. Even though Daniels passes with his right arm, the injury has placed his season uncertain. The condition was significant enough that the television broadcast did not show repeats and several athletes turned away as he was attended to by team doctors.
Backlash and Coach’s Response
Quinn faced criticism as numerous felt the rookie should not have been on the field in the first place. The injury occurred in the final period with the Washington trailing 38-7, making a comeback unlikely. It is common in such situations for clubs to put in their backup quarterback to avoid injuries to their first-string player.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, man, I erred,” he remarked of his decision to keep Daniels in the game. “This is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Squad Prospects
Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback going forward, but he will guide a team in turmoil. Following making the NFC championship game the prior year thanks to the rookie’s brilliance, the franchise have struggled this season. They additionally saw injuries to cornerback Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a host of other starters on injured reserve. The Commanders are three wins and six losses so far, and it would take a huge turnaround for the team to reach the playoffs.
