Washington Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has admitted he bears a portion of the fault for a serious injury to the team’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Details of the Injury and Context
Daniels, who had among the best first-year performances in history the previous year, suffered a dislocated left elbow in Sunday’s defeat to the Seattle Seahawks. Although Daniels passes with his dominant arm, the issue has left his campaign uncertain. The injury was significant enough that the TV coverage avoided showing repeats and several athletes turned away as Daniels was attended to by medical staff.
Criticism and Leader’s Response
Quinn came under criticism as many believed Daniels should not have been on the field in the first place. The injury occurred in the fourth quarter with the Commanders behind 38-7, rendering a recovery unlikely. It is typical in these situations for teams to insert their reserve QB to avoid harm to their first-string player.
“I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, man, I missed it,” he said of his choice to keep Daniels in the game. “That is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Squad Outlook
Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback from now on, but he will guide a roster in disarray. Following reaching the NFC championship game the prior year behind Daniels’s brilliance, the team have faced difficulties currently. They additionally saw injuries to defensive back Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on game day, and have a number of other key players on injured reserve. The Commanders are three wins and six losses so far, and it would require a massive reversal for the team to make the postseason.
