So I'm rereading and watching the Negan arc and in the comics Rick caused Glenn's death, Glenn as well since he wanted to leave Alexandria.
Michonne asked Rick if they should drive during the night but he said it would be better if they would camp out and go to the Hilltop in the morning, that's when they got captured.
Imo in the show was much more interesting. Daryl was the major plot device for the remix that caused the group being split and captured, and also what caused Glenn's death.
That way they took some flaws from Rick (since he already had many), gave to Glenn a pure death and actually developed Daryl big time for the first time in years (Beth's death, his mini arc with Aaron and the rivalry with Dwight brought some development to Daryl as well but not like Glenn's death). Daryl must feel even more guilty since he was very vocal about the Saviors deal in 6.11.
I know that it must have been annoying to see lone wolf Daryl causing that situation but it was good writing, it was the first time when AMC showed that they are not afraid of hurting Daryl's reputation. It was also good since Rick being not that connected to Glenn's death brought more weigh on Carl's and the decision to keep Negan alive.
I hate that Norman Reedus and Daryl had a huge backlash after Glenn's death but at the end of the day it was good for the character and the story since it made more drama and new dynamics on the show. Daryl had some solid interactions in season 7 with Negan, Dwight, Carol and Maggie (my favorite). But the Saviors started everything in 6.08/9 and Negan is still the main person to blame.
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