Commanders Coach Accepts Blame for Keeping Daniels in Game Prior to Serious Injury
Washington Commanders leader Dan Quinn has admitted he bears a portion of the fault for a serious ailment to the squad’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Particulars of the Harm and Situation
Daniels, who had one of the greatest rookie campaigns in history last season, sustained a dislocated left elbow in Sunday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Even though the quarterback passes with his dominant arm, the issue has placed his campaign uncertain. The condition was serious enough that the TV coverage avoided showing repeats and several players turned away as he was attended to by team doctors.
Criticism and Coach’s Reaction
Coach Quinn faced criticism as numerous felt the rookie ought not to have been on the playing surface in the first place. The injury happened in the final period with the Washington behind 38-7, making a comeback improbable. It is common in these situations for teams to insert their reserve QB to prevent harm to their first-string player.
“I understand. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, wow, I erred,” Quinn remarked of his decision to leave Daniels in the game. “This is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Squad Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback from now on, but he will lead a roster in disarray. After reaching the NFC championship game the prior year thanks to the rookie’s brilliance, the franchise have struggled currently. They also saw injuries to defensive back Lattimore (torn ACL) and wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a host of other key players on injured reserve. The Commanders are three wins and six losses so far, and it would require a huge turnaround for the club to reach the playoffs.
