The Commanders leader Coach Quinn has admitted he bears a portion of the blame for a major injury to the team’s quarterback, Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Situation
Daniels, who had one of the greatest first-year performances of all time last season, sustained a dislocated left elbow in the Sunday loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although Daniels throws with his dominant arm, the injury has left his season in doubt. The injury was significant enough that the TV coverage did not show repeats and several players looked away as Daniels was attended to by team doctors.
Backlash and Leader’s Reaction
Coach Quinn faced criticism as many believed the rookie should not have been on the field to begin with. The incident occurred in the final period with the Washington behind 38-7, making a recovery unlikely. It is typical in these circumstances for clubs to put in their backup quarterback to avoid injuries to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been reflecting about it nonstop, too, and, man, I erred,” Quinn said of his choice to leave Daniels in the match. “That is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Squad Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback from now on, but he will lead a roster in disarray. After making the NFC championship game the prior year behind Daniels’s excellence, the team have struggled this season. They also saw injuries to cornerback Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on game day, and have a number of other starters on injured reserve. The Commanders are 3-6 so far, and it would require a massive turnaround for the club to reach the playoffs.
