Washington Commanders leader Dan Quinn has admitted he shares a portion of the blame for a major ailment to the team’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Situation
Daniels, who had among the best first-year performances of all time last season, sustained a dislocated left elbow in Sunday’s loss to the Seahawks. Even though the quarterback throws with his dominant arm, the issue has left his season in doubt. The condition was serious enough that the TV coverage did not show repeats and several players looked away as he was attended to by team doctors.
Criticism and Leader’s Reaction
Quinn came under criticism as many felt Daniels ought not to have been on the field to begin with. The injury occurred in the final period with the Washington behind 38-7, rendering a comeback improbable. It is typical in such situations for teams to put in their reserve QB to prevent injuries to their first-string player.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it constantly, too, and, man, I missed it,” he remarked of his choice to keep Daniels in the game. “That is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Team Outlook
Marcus Mariota will be the Commanders’ primary QB going forward, but he will guide a team in turmoil. After making the conference title game last season behind the rookie’s brilliance, the team have faced difficulties currently. They additionally saw injuries to cornerback Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a host of other key players on injured reserve. The Commanders are 3-6 on the season, and it would take a huge turnaround for the team to reach the postseason.
