Washington Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has admitted he bears a portion of the blame for a major injury to the squad’s quarterback, Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Situation
Daniels, who enjoyed one of the greatest rookie campaigns of all time last season, suffered a displaced elbow joint in Sunday’s defeat to the Seahawks. Even though Daniels throws with his dominant arm, the issue has placed his campaign in doubt. The condition was serious enough that the TV coverage avoided showing repeats and several players turned away as he was attended to by medical staff.
Criticism and Leader’s Response
Quinn came under scrutiny as numerous believed the rookie should not have been on the field in the first place. The incident occurred in the final period with the Commanders behind 38-7, rendering a recovery improbable. It is common in such situations for teams to put in their backup quarterback to avoid injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, wow, I erred,” Quinn said of his choice to leave Daniels in the game. “This is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Squad Outlook
Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback from now on, but he will lead a roster in turmoil. Following reaching the conference title game last season thanks to the rookie’s excellence, the franchise have faced difficulties currently. They also saw injuries to cornerback Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a host of other starters on the injury list. The Washington squad are 3-6 on the season, and it would take a massive reversal for the club to reach the postseason.
