The Commanders leader Coach Quinn has stated he shares some the blame for a major ailment to the team’s quarterback, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Context
Daniels, who had among the best first-year performances of all time last season, sustained a dislocated elbow joint in Sunday’s defeat to the Seahawks. Although the quarterback throws with his dominant arm, the injury has left his season in doubt. The condition was significant enough that the TV coverage did not show repeats and several players turned away as he was treated by team doctors.
Backlash and Leader’s Response
Coach Quinn faced criticism as numerous felt the rookie should not have been on the field to begin with. The incident happened in the fourth quarter with the Washington trailing 38-7, making a recovery improbable. It is typical in such circumstances for teams to insert their reserve QB to prevent injuries to their first-string player.
“I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, wow, I erred,” he said of his decision to keep Daniels in the game. “That is 100% on me.”
Fallout and Squad Outlook
Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback going forward, but he will guide a team in disarray. After reaching the conference title game the prior year behind the rookie’s excellence, the team have faced difficulties currently. They also lost defensive back Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) and wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on game day, and have a host of other key players on injured reserve. The Commanders are three wins and six losses on the season, and it would require a massive turnaround for the team to reach the playoffs.