The Commanders head coach Dan Quinn has stated he shares some the blame for a major ailment to the team’s quarterback, Daniels.
Particulars of the Injury and Situation
Daniels, who had among the best rookie campaigns in history last season, suffered a displaced left elbow in the Sunday defeat to the Seahawks. Even though the quarterback throws with his dominant arm, the injury has placed his campaign uncertain. The condition was significant enough that the television broadcast avoided showing replays and several players turned away as he was attended to by medical staff.
Criticism and Coach’s Response
Coach Quinn faced criticism as many felt Daniels ought not to have been on the playing surface to begin with. The incident occurred in the final period with the Washington behind 38-7, making a comeback improbable. It is typical in such situations for clubs to put in their reserve QB to prevent harm to their first-string player.
“I get that. I’ve been thinking about it nonstop, too, and, man, I missed it,” he said of his decision to keep Daniels in the game. “This is 100% my fault.”
Aftermath and Team Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s primary QB going forward, but he will lead a team in disarray. Following making the NFC championship game the prior year thanks to the rookie’s excellence, the franchise have struggled currently. They additionally lost cornerback Marshon Lattimore (ACL tear) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on Sunday, and have a host of other key players on injured reserve. The Commanders are 3-6 on the season, and it would require a huge turnaround for the team to make the playoffs.
