🔗 Share this article Commanders Coach Accepts Blame for Leaving Daniels in Contest Before Serious Injury The Commanders head coach Coach Quinn has stated he shares some the blame for a major ailment to the team’s signal-caller, Daniels. Particulars of the Injury and Situation Daniels, who enjoyed among the best first-year performances in history last season, sustained a dislocated elbow joint in the Sunday loss to the Seahawks. Although the quarterback throws with his right arm, the injury has placed his season uncertain. The condition was serious enough that the TV coverage avoided showing replays and multiple athletes looked away as he was treated by team doctors. Criticism and Coach’s Response Coach Quinn came under criticism as numerous felt the rookie should not have been on the field to begin with. The incident happened in the final period with the Washington trailing 38-7, making a recovery unlikely. It is common in such circumstances for clubs to insert their backup quarterback to avoid harm to their starter. “I get that. I’ve been reflecting about it constantly, too, and, wow, I erred,” he said of his choice to leave Daniels in the game. “That is 100% my fault.” Aftermath and Team Outlook Mariota will be the Commanders’ starting quarterback going forward, but he will guide a team in disarray. Following reaching the NFC championship game last season thanks to Daniels’s excellence, the franchise have struggled currently. They also lost cornerback Lattimore (ACL tear) and wide receiver Luke McCaffrey (collarbone fracture) on game day, and have a number of other key players on the injury list. The Washington squad are 3-6 so far, and it would require a massive reversal for the team to make the playoffs.