Washington Commanders leader Dan Quinn has admitted he shares some the blame for a serious ailment to the squad’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed among the best rookie campaigns in history last season, suffered a dislocated left elbow in the Sunday loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although the quarterback throws with his dominant arm, the issue has placed his campaign uncertain. The injury was serious enough that the television broadcast avoided showing repeats and several players turned away as he was treated by medical staff.
Backlash and Leader’s Response
Coach Quinn came under scrutiny as numerous felt Daniels ought not to have been on the field to begin with. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter with the Washington behind 38-7, rendering a recovery unlikely. It is common in these situations for clubs to insert their reserve QB to prevent harm to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, wow, I erred,” he remarked of his choice to keep Daniels in the match. “That is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Squad Prospects
Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback going forward, but he will lead a roster in turmoil. Following making the conference title game last season behind Daniels’s brilliance, the team have struggled this season. They also lost cornerback Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a host of other key players on the injury list. The Washington squad are 3-6 on the season, and it would take a huge turnaround for the team to reach the postseason.
