Washington Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has admitted he shares some the blame for a serious injury to the squad’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed among the best first-year performances in history last season, sustained a displaced elbow joint in Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though the quarterback throws with his dominant arm, the issue has placed his campaign in doubt. The injury was significant enough that the television broadcast did not show replays and several athletes turned away as he was attended to by team doctors.
Criticism and Coach’s Response
Coach Quinn came under scrutiny as numerous felt the rookie should not have been on the field in the first place. The injury happened in the fourth quarter with the Commanders behind 38-7, rendering a comeback improbable. It is typical in these situations for teams to insert their reserve QB to prevent harm to their first-string player.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, man, I missed it,” he said of his decision to leave Daniels in the game. “That is 100% my fault.”
Fallout and Team Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s primary QB going forward, but he will lead a roster in disarray. Following reaching the conference title game the prior year behind the rookie’s brilliance, the team have struggled currently. They additionally lost defensive back Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a number of other starters on injured reserve. The Commanders are three wins and six losses so far, and it would take a massive reversal for the club to reach the postseason.
