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SBXVII · 07-03-2011, 04:26 PM

Having said all that, Everyone agree's that AH was sat down and informed of the change in style and what his new roll would be at the end of the 2009 season when Allen and MS were hired. At that time AH was given the option of taking his bonus money which would be given to him or decline the money and ask to be traded. He had about 4 months to think about it. In the end he decided that taking the money was in his best interest which also means he chose to play in the new defense and play in his new roll. Yet when the team had 99% accountability at OTA's AH was the odd man out. Throwing his tantrum supposedly getting in the best shape he had been in his whole career. Instead he showed up out of shape, and tried to sabotage his agreement to HIS liking not his coaches.

No it wasn't all AH's fault but the HC is the leader. AH started the battle and MS was going to make sure he didn't win the war. You don't collect a million dollar bonus and get traded, it doesn't work like that. You take the money you do the job that is asked of you, if you don't want to do whats asked of you don't take the money or return it and request a trade. Because of this I commend Shanahan for how he has handled the team. He's making sure all personel understand he's not going to let the players rule the roost anymore. It's his way or the highway.

07-03-2011, 04:26 PM	#26
SBXVII Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,766	Re: Recent Switches to 3-4 Defense Usually Mean Improvement Having said all that, Everyone agree's that AH was sat down and informed of the change in style and what his new roll would be at the end of the 2009 season when Allen and MS were hired. At that time AH was given the option of taking his bonus money which would be given to him or decline the money and ask to be traded. He had about 4 months to think about it. In the end he decided that taking the money was in his best interest which also means he chose to play in the new defense and play in his new roll. Yet when the team had 99% accountability at OTA's AH was the odd man out. Throwing his tantrum supposedly getting in the best shape he had been in his whole career. Instead he showed up out of shape, and tried to sabotage his agreement to HIS liking not his coaches. No it wasn't all AH's fault but the HC is the leader. AH started the battle and MS was going to make sure he didn't win the war. You don't collect a million dollar bonus and get traded, it doesn't work like that. You take the money you do the job that is asked of you, if you don't want to do whats asked of you don't take the money or return it and request a trade. Because of this I commend Shanahan for how he has handled the team. He's making sure all personel understand he's not going to let the players rule the roost anymore. It's his way or the highway.