Washington Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has admitted he shares some the blame for a major injury to the team’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed among the best rookie campaigns of all time last season, sustained a dislocated elbow joint in Sunday’s defeat to the Seahawks. Even though the quarterback throws with his dominant arm, the issue has placed his campaign in doubt. The condition was significant enough that the television broadcast avoided showing repeats and several athletes looked away as Daniels was treated by medical staff.
Criticism and Coach’s Reaction
Quinn faced criticism as many felt the rookie ought not to have been on the playing surface in the first place. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter with the Commanders behind 38-7, rendering a comeback improbable. It is typical in such 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 missed it,” Quinn remarked of his choice to keep Daniels in the match. “That is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Squad Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB going forward, but he will lead a roster in disarray. After making the conference title game the prior year behind Daniels’s brilliance, the team have struggled this season. They also saw injuries to defensive back Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) and wide receiver McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a host of other starters on injured reserve. The Commanders are 3-6 so far, and it would take a massive reversal for the team to reach the postseason.
