The Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has stated he bears some the fault for a serious injury to the squad’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Context
Daniels, who had among the best first-year performances in history the previous year, sustained a displaced left elbow in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks. Even though Daniels passes with his dominant arm, the injury has left his campaign in doubt. The injury was significant enough that the television broadcast avoided showing replays and multiple athletes looked away as he was attended to by medical staff.
Backlash and Coach’s Response
Coach Quinn came under scrutiny as numerous felt Daniels should not have been on the playing surface to begin with. The injury happened in the final period with the Commanders behind 38-7, rendering a comeback unlikely. It is typical in such circumstances for clubs to put in their reserve QB to prevent injuries to their first-string player.
“I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, wow, I erred,” Quinn said of his decision to keep Daniels in the match. “This is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Team Outlook
Mariota will be the team’s primary QB going forward, but he will guide a roster in turmoil. Following reaching the NFC championship game the prior year behind the rookie’s brilliance, the franchise have struggled currently. They also saw injuries to defensive back Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a host of other key players on injured reserve. The Washington squad are three wins and six losses on the season, and it would take a massive turnaround for the club to reach the playoffs.
