The Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he shares a portion of the fault for a major ailment to the team’s quarterback, Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Situation
Daniels, who enjoyed among the best rookie campaigns in history the previous year, sustained a displaced elbow joint in the Sunday loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though Daniels throws with his right arm, the injury has left his campaign uncertain. The condition was significant enough that the TV coverage did not show replays and multiple athletes turned away as Daniels was treated by medical staff.
Criticism and Coach’s Reaction
Coach Quinn faced criticism as many felt the rookie ought not to have been on the field to begin with. The injury happened in the fourth quarter with the Washington trailing 38-7, making a recovery unlikely. It is typical in these situations for teams to insert their backup quarterback to avoid injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I missed it,” he remarked of his choice to leave Daniels in the match. “That is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Squad Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB going forward, but he will guide a roster in turmoil. Following making the conference title game last season thanks to the rookie’s brilliance, the franchise have struggled currently. They additionally lost cornerback Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a number of other starters on injured reserve. The Commanders are three wins and six losses on the season, and it would take a massive turnaround for the team to make the playoffs.
