Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has stated he bears a portion of the blame for a serious injury to the team’s quarterback, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Situation
Daniels, who had among the best first-year performances of all time the previous year, suffered a dislocated elbow joint in Sunday’s defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though the quarterback passes with his right arm, the injury has placed his season in doubt. The condition was significant enough that the television broadcast avoided showing repeats and several athletes looked away as Daniels was treated by medical staff.
Criticism and Coach’s Response
Quinn faced criticism as numerous believed the rookie ought not to have been on the field to begin with. The incident happened in the fourth quarter with the Commanders behind 38-7, rendering a recovery improbable. It is common in such situations for clubs to insert their backup quarterback to avoid harm to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, man, I missed it,” Quinn said of his decision to keep Daniels in the game. “This is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Team Prospects
Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback going forward, but he will lead a team in disarray. Following reaching the NFC championship game the prior year behind the rookie’s brilliance, the team have struggled this season. They also lost defensive back 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 three wins and six losses on the season, and it would take a massive turnaround for the club to make the postseason.
