The Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has admitted he bears a portion of the blame for a serious ailment to the squad’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed among the best first-year performances in history the previous year, sustained a dislocated elbow joint in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks. Even though the quarterback passes with his right arm, the injury has placed his campaign uncertain. The injury was serious enough that the television broadcast did not show replays and multiple players turned away as Daniels was attended to by team doctors.
Backlash and Coach’s Reaction
Quinn faced scrutiny as numerous felt Daniels ought not to have been on the playing surface in the first place. The injury happened in the fourth quarter with the Washington trailing 38-7, making a comeback unlikely. It is common in these situations for teams to put in their backup quarterback to prevent harm to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, man, I missed it,” Quinn said of his choice to keep Daniels in the game. “That is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Team Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback from now on, but he will guide a roster in turmoil. After reaching the conference title game the prior year behind the rookie’s brilliance, the team have struggled this season. They also lost cornerback Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a host of other key players on the injury list. The Washington squad are 3-6 on the season, and it would take a massive reversal for the club to make the playoffs.
