The Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he shares a portion of the blame for a major ailment to the team’s quarterback, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Situation
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns of all time the previous year, sustained a dislocated elbow joint in Sunday’s defeat to the Seahawks. Even though the quarterback passes with his dominant arm, the injury has placed his campaign in doubt. The condition was significant enough that the TV coverage did not show repeats and several athletes looked away as he was attended to by team doctors.
Backlash and Coach’s Response
Quinn faced criticism as many believed 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, rendering a recovery unlikely. It is typical in such situations for teams to put in their reserve QB to prevent injuries to their first-string player.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, man, I erred,” he said of his choice to keep Daniels in the match. “This is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Team Outlook
Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback from now on, but he will guide a roster in turmoil. Following making the NFC championship game last season thanks to the rookie’s excellence, the franchise have struggled currently. They additionally saw injuries to cornerback Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a host of other key players on injured reserve. The Commanders are 3-6 so far, and it would take a huge turnaround for the team to reach the playoffs.
