Commanders Coach Accepts Blame for Leaving Daniels in Contest Before Serious Harm
Washington Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has admitted he bears a portion of the blame for a serious injury to the squad’s signal-caller, Daniels.
Details of the Harm and Situation
Daniels, who had among the best rookie campaigns of all time the previous year, sustained a displaced left elbow in the Sunday loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Although the quarterback passes with his dominant arm, the issue has placed his season in doubt. The condition was serious enough that the TV coverage avoided showing repeats and multiple athletes looked away as Daniels was treated by medical staff.
Backlash and Leader’s Reaction
Coach Quinn came under scrutiny as numerous felt Daniels ought not to have been on the playing surface in the first place. The incident happened in the final period with the Commanders trailing 38-7, making a comeback improbable. It is typical in these situations for teams to put in their reserve QB to avoid injuries to their first-string player.
“I understand. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, wow, I missed it,” Quinn said of his choice to leave Daniels in the game. “This is 100% on me.”
Aftermath and Team Prospects
Marcus Mariota will be the team’s starting quarterback going forward, but he will guide a team in disarray. After reaching the conference title game last season thanks to Daniels’s brilliance, the team have struggled this season. They also lost defensive back Marshon Lattimore (torn ACL) and pass-catcher McCaffrey (broken collarbone) on Sunday, and have a host of other key players on the injury list. The Commanders are three wins and six losses on the season, and it would take a huge reversal for the team to reach the postseason.
