Mike Shanahan was Ready to Leave Washington after 2012 Season

[donofriose]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

So question to everybody: Did Shanny purposely make up that story and leak it? And the motivation is too..?

I think a lot of the "drama" around Washington has been because Shanahan leaked it. Not all of it, but I think he did it to potentially get another job since someone would believe it wasn't his fault.

In the end he failed as a coach, a gm, and every other possible way you can.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

So question to everybody: Did Shanny purposely make up that story and leak it? And the motivation is too..?

Well he did say there are partial truths to everything. And he didn't flat out deny the report, that's his usual MO if something isn't kosher with him.

The motivation is to piss off the owner and get fired, and most importantly save his reputation in the process. Toss the blame on Snyder and RG3.

And in the end where else would the story have come from?

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Well he did say there are partial truths to everything. And he didn't flat out deny the report, that's his usual MO if something isn't kosher with him.

The motivation is to piss off the owner and get fired, and most importantly save his reputation in the process. Toss the blame on Snyder and RG3.

And in the end where else would the story have come from?

Yeah I dont know, it just seems so typical of the skins. an effing cirus. this is exactly what i wouldnt expect from Shanny. I wouldnt think he would lie like this...i dont know, its disappointing.

I think maybe we should grant Shanny wish, but I dont think Dan will play that without checking with his lawyers on the show cause deal.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Yeah I dont know, it just seems so typical of the skins. an effing cirus. this is exactly what i wouldnt expect from Shanny. I wouldnt think he would lie like this...i dont know, its disappointing.

I think maybe we should grant Shanny wish, but I dont think Dan will play that without checking with his lawyers on the show cause deal.

He earned his "rat" nickname for good reason, and it's not just due to his weasel like appearance.

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Yeah I dont know, it just seems so typical of the skins. an effing cirus. this is exactly what i wouldnt expect from Shanny. I wouldnt think he would lie like this...i dont know, its disappointing.

I think maybe we should grant Shanny wish, but I dont think Dan will play that without checking with his lawyers on the show cause deal.

I feel like Shanahan lied a lot about his motives and intentions to the Denver media as well, and that was before he got here. I get that he commands respect from players, but I was not at any point under the impression that the Redskins were hiring a character guy in Shanahan. I had hoped they were hiring a winner, that was obviously not the case.

[MTK]

Snyder, Shanahan playing high-stakes game of chicken | ProFootballTalk

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Snyder, Shanahan playing high-stakes game of chicken | ProFootballTalk

Embarrassing

[mbedner3420]

This whole situation is so unbelievable. Just when you think it couldn't be more of a circus, more clowns pile out of the clown car. I can't wait for this season to be over with so we just start fresh.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by mbedner3420

This whole situation is so unbelievable. Just when you think it couldn't be more of a circus, more clowns pile out of the clown car. I can't wait for this season to be over with so we just start fresh.

Man honestly I'm at the point of not even caring anymore, if we hire a great staff And start winning that will be great but in all reality I don't see us winning under Dan, hate to say it but look at the facts since he's been the owner , I don't dislike the guy but he's obviously not a good football guy , I'll be a fan of the team but I'm starting to not really care as much anymore

[mbedner3420]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

Man honestly I'm at the point of not even caring anymore, if we hire a great staff And start winning that will be great but in all reality I don't see us winning under Dan, hate to say it but look at the facts since he's been the owner , I don't dislike the guy but he's obviously not a good football guy , I'll be a fan of the team but I'm starting to not really care as much anymore

You've got to wonder how concerned the front office is with general fan apathy. The fact that 2/3 of the stadium was empty on Sunday had to be a massive wake up call for them. Even though they made money on Sunday, you have to assume Snyder and the rest of the business management team took it as a loss in revenue.

Ultimately, I think a lot of fans feel the same way you do, which is why they need to turn it around quickly and make some decent moves both with the FO and the coaching staff for 2014.

[SouperMeister]

Originally Posted by mbedner3420

You've got to wonder how concerned the front office is with general fan apathy. The fact that 2/3 of the stadium was empty on Sunday had to be a massive wake up call for them. Even though they made money on Sunday, you have to assume Snyder and the rest of the business management team took it as a loss in revenue.

Ultimately, I think a lot of fans feel the same way you do, which is why they need to turn it around quickly and make some decent moves both with the FO and the coaching staff for 2014.

It will be even more telling if there are a ton of no-shows for the home finale against Dallas, and even more so if Dallas fans outnumber Washington fans, which isn't entirely out of the question.

[mbedner3420]

Originally Posted by SouperMeister

It will be even more telling if there are a ton of no-shows for the home finale against Dallas, and even more so if Dallas fans outnumber Washington fans, which isn't entirely out of the question.

For sure. I fully expect Cowboy fans to outnumber skins fans.

[MTK]

Ouch

Ed Werder ‏@Edwerderespn 10m
In my opinion, if Redskins were going to protect RG3 future and hold him out of 3 games, it should have been first three, not these last 3

[MTK]

Quick Takes: Mike Shanahan and Robert Griffin III - ESPN

[DynamiteRave]

MUST READ: Mike Shanahan’s Brilliant Last Act by KC Clyburn - Hogs Haven

Good read on how we, as fans, were led off like lambs to the slaughter. We got duped, ya'll.