Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he bears some the blame for a major ailment to the team’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Situation
Daniels, who had one of the greatest first-year performances of all time last season, suffered a dislocated left elbow in the Sunday loss to the Seahawks. Although Daniels passes with his dominant arm, the injury has left his season in doubt. The condition was significant enough that the TV coverage did not show repeats and several athletes looked away as Daniels was attended to by team doctors.
Criticism and Leader’s Response
Coach Quinn faced criticism as many believed Daniels ought not to have been on the field in the first place. The injury occurred in the final period with the Washington behind 38-7, making a comeback improbable. It is typical in these situations for clubs to insert their backup quarterback to avoid injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, wow, I erred,” he said of his choice to keep Daniels in the match. “That is 100% on me.”
Aftermath and Squad Prospects
Mariota will be the team’s primary QB going forward, but he will lead a roster in disarray. After making the NFC championship game last season thanks to the rookie’s excellence, the team have struggled currently. They additionally saw injuries to cornerback Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a number of other starters on the injury list. The Washington squad are three wins and six losses so far, and it would take a massive turnaround for the team to make the playoffs.
