Washington Commanders leader Dan Quinn has stated he bears some the fault for a serious ailment to the team’s quarterback, Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Context
Daniels, who enjoyed among the best first-year performances in history the previous year, sustained a dislocated elbow joint in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks. Although the quarterback throws with his right arm, the issue has placed his campaign in doubt. The condition was serious enough that the TV coverage did not show repeats and several athletes looked away as Daniels was treated by medical staff.
Backlash and Coach’s Response
Coach Quinn faced criticism as many believed the rookie ought not to have been on the playing surface to begin with. The incident happened in the fourth quarter with the Commanders behind 38-7, rendering a comeback improbable. It is typical in such situations for teams to insert their reserve QB to prevent injuries to their starter.
“I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, man, I erred,” Quinn said of his choice to keep Daniels in the match. “That is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Team Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback going forward, but he will lead a team in disarray. After making the conference title game the prior year thanks to Daniels’s brilliance, the franchise have struggled this season. They additionally saw injuries to cornerback Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on Sunday, 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 huge turnaround for the team to make the postseason.
