The Commanders leader Dan Quinn has admitted he bears a portion of the blame for a major ailment to the team’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Situation
Daniels, who had among the best first-year performances of all time last season, sustained a displaced left elbow in Sunday’s defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though Daniels throws with his dominant arm, the injury has placed his season in doubt. The injury was serious enough that the TV coverage avoided showing repeats and several athletes looked away as Daniels was attended to by team doctors.
Criticism and Coach’s Reaction
Quinn came under criticism as many felt Daniels ought not to have been on the field to begin with. The injury happened in the fourth quarter with the Washington behind 38-7, making a recovery improbable. It is typical in these circumstances for clubs to insert their backup quarterback to prevent injuries to their first-string player.
“I understand. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, wow, I erred,” Quinn remarked of his decision to keep Daniels in the game. “That is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Squad Outlook
Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback going forward, but he will guide a roster in disarray. After making the conference title game the prior year thanks to the rookie’s brilliance, the team have struggled currently. They also saw injuries to defensive back Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher Luke McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a host of other starters on the injury list. The Commanders are 3-6 on the season, and it would require a massive reversal for the club to make the playoffs.
