The Commanders leader Coach Quinn has admitted he bears some the blame for a major injury to the team’s quarterback, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Context
Daniels, who had among the best first-year performances in history last season, suffered a displaced left elbow in the Sunday defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Although Daniels throws with his dominant arm, the injury has placed his campaign uncertain. The condition was serious enough that the television broadcast avoided showing repeats and several players turned away as Daniels was attended to by medical staff.
Criticism and Coach’s Response
Quinn came under scrutiny as numerous felt Daniels should not have been on the playing surface in the first place. The injury occurred in the final period with the Commanders trailing 38-7, making a comeback improbable. It is common in such circumstances for clubs to put in their reserve QB to prevent injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, man, I erred,” he remarked of his decision to keep Daniels in the match. “This is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Team Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback going forward, but he will lead a roster in disarray. After making the NFC championship game the prior year thanks to the rookie’s brilliance, the franchise have struggled currently. They also lost cornerback Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a number of other starters on the injury list. The Commanders are 3-6 on the season, and it would take a massive turnaround for the club to make the playoffs.
