The Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has admitted he bears some the fault for a serious injury to the squad’s quarterback, Daniels.
Particulars of the Harm and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed among the best rookie campaigns in history last season, sustained a displaced left elbow in the Sunday loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although Daniels passes with his right arm, the injury has left his campaign in doubt. The condition was significant enough that the TV coverage did not show repeats and multiple players turned away as Daniels was attended to by medical staff.
Criticism and Leader’s Response
Coach Quinn faced criticism as many felt the rookie should not have been on the playing surface in the first place. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter with the Washington behind 38-7, rendering a recovery improbable. It is typical in these circumstances for teams to insert their backup quarterback to prevent injuries to their first-string player.
“I understand. I’ve been reflecting about it nonstop, too, and, man, I missed it,” Quinn said of his decision to keep Daniels in the match. “That is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Team Prospects
Mariota will be the team’s primary QB from now on, but he will guide a team in disarray. After making the NFC championship game the prior year thanks to the rookie’s brilliance, the team have faced difficulties this season. They also saw injuries to cornerback Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a number of other starters on the injury list. The Washington squad are three wins and six losses on the season, and it would take a massive turnaround for the club to make the postseason.
