The Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has admitted he bears a portion of the fault for a major ailment to the team’s quarterback, Daniels.
Particulars of the Harm and Context
Daniels, who had one of the greatest rookie campaigns of all time last season, sustained a displaced left elbow in Sunday’s defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Although the quarterback throws with his right arm, the injury has placed his campaign uncertain. The condition was significant enough that the television broadcast did not show replays and several athletes looked away as Daniels was treated by team doctors.
Backlash and Coach’s Reaction
Coach Quinn faced criticism as many felt Daniels should not have been on the field to begin with. The incident occurred in the final period with the Washington behind 38-7, rendering a comeback improbable. It is typical in these situations for teams to insert their reserve QB to avoid injuries to their starter.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I missed it,” he remarked of his decision to leave Daniels in the game. “This is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Squad Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s primary QB going forward, but he will guide a roster in turmoil. After reaching the NFC championship game last season behind Daniels’s excellence, the franchise have struggled currently. They also lost cornerback Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on game day, and have a host of other starters on the injury list. The Commanders are 3-6 so far, and it would require a massive turnaround for the club to reach the postseason.
