DJD2 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 This is a damning article if true. Considering it was written by Graziano, who I have always found to be very fair in his reporting, leads me to believe these events have occurred. I have been strongly leaning towards bringing Shanahan back for year 5 but I just don't see how that is possible now. http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10101919/mike-shanahan-was-ready-quit-washington-redskins-2012-season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Graziano just posted this : http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10101919/mike-shanahan-was-ready-quit-washington-redskins-2012-season As speculation mounts about Mike Shanahan's future in Washington, details have emerged about the coach's dissatisfaction with the relationship between owner Dan Snyder and quarterback Robert Griffin III. Disillusioned with the way Snyder was running the organization, Shanahan cleaned out his office in advance of January's wild-card playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks and expected to leave the team whenever the season ended, according to a source who spoke on the condition of anonymity. [+] EnlargeJonathan Newton/Getty ImagesMike Shanahan grew disillusioned at the special treatment Robert Griffin III received from owner Dan Snyder and had planned to resign after last season before the quarterback hurt his knee in the playoffs, a source said. The source said Shanahan had grown tired of the way Snyder empowered Griffin and openly esteemed him above all other players. Shanahan didn't blame Griffin but did blame Snyder for creating an atmosphere that Shanahan did not believe was conducive to winning. Shanahan privately told people close to him that he felt Snyder's behavior with regard to Griffin was a "complete farce." In spite of that, Shanahan believed he would be leaving the team on a very positive note, as the Redskins had won the NFC East in his third year as their coach and were preparing for a playoff run. He believed the team had come together and shown strong character during the seven-game winning streak on which it ended the regular season. More at link. Wow! How's that for a bombshell from a respected writer. Shanahan ready to walk and cleaned out his office in advance of the Seahawks game down to being disillusioned by the owner/ QB relationship. Make of that what you will but it add more fuel to the fire that this situation is totally unworkable and he could well be on his way. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Skinhead in Saints Land Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 We're 3-9. Hopefully he goes through with quitting this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsHokieFan Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 This is the end game for sure. Things always stink from the top down. This is a major shot across the bow from Shanahan to Snyder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 DJD beat me too it. Merge away. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewCliche21 Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I hate Snyder so effing much. He's the only common thread throughout this tenure of failure. I wish we could fire him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 We're 3-9. Hopefully he goes through with quitting this year. Yep. Convenient blame shifting article. Gotta think Shanahan (or someone close to him) wanted to toss this out before he gets fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsHokieFan Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Brian Mitchell pretty much confirming this report on ESPN980 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 This is the end game for sure. Things always stink from the top down. This is a major shot across the bow from Shanahan to Snyder Trying to get fired so he gets paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempre_victrix Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Not saying I believe the story or not, but if true, I agree with his attitude towards Snyder and how he dealt with Griffin. Unfortunately, it does not stop at Snyder, though. The press fawned over him as much as the fans did. And people wonder why the offense doesn't rush to scoop him off the ground when he gets hit. Maybe a bad year for Griffin will ultimately turn into a good year for the team as a whole,. It would be nice if the spotlight was removed from him. although he continues to get a lot of press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 This is the end game for sure. Things always stink from the top down. This is a major shot across the bow from Shanahan to Snyder Exactly what I read into it bud. Shanahan knows the end is nigh and he's turning attention away from himself. Man what a freaking soap-opera this organization is. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightningBuggs Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 The circus is officially back! Or did it ever really leave? Snyder is younger than me. So I guess I have to give up on ever seeing another Skins title in my lifetime. And that saddens me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchellvii Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Snyder isn't calling the inconsistent incomprehensible plays, Snyder isn't using insane clock management, Snyder isn't playing soft zone and getting shredded underneath time and time again without making adjustments, Snyder didn't draft one of the smallest teams in the NFL. So he likes Griffin? Who cares. Shanny needs to go along with the rest of the coaches because they suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Shiznit Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Guess the report was right, it was Danny that wanted to trade for Bob, not Shanny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma There Goes That Man Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I don't even know what to say. I'm tired of the dram this team always brings whether stories are true or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasSkinsFan Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Shanahan sealed his fate letting a report out that he is a disgruntled employee. New coach in 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Skinhead in Saints Land Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Definitely agree. Go ahead get as much garbage out there before getting fired. Anything that will take the blame off of his awful overall record as Redskins HC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsHokieFan Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Exactly what I read into it bud. Shanahan knows the end is nigh and he's turning attention away from himself. Man what a freaking soap-opera this organization is. Hail. The thing is GHH, I believe every word of this report. No doubt Snyder plays favorites with RG3. No doubt that Dan Snyder gives special treatment. If this continues, we might as well pack it in while Robert is around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grego Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 wtf???? oh lord. dont know what to say about this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Keim on 980 on the hour. That should be worth the listen off the back of this. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metskins Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I hate Snyder so effing much. He's the only common thread throughout this tenure of failure. I wish we could fire him. Agree completely. Dan Snyder is the biggest reason for failure with this franchise. Whenever this team gets going, you should always expect him to **** things up. Anybody that is shocked by what Adam and Chris just reported has not been paying attention. This is the MO of this jock-sniffing, star****ing hack of an owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightningBuggs Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Snyder isn't calling the inconsistent incomprehensible plays, Snyder isn't using insane clock management, Snyder isn't playing soft zone and getting shredded underneath time and time again without making adjustments, Snyder didn't draft one of the smallest teams in the NFL. So he likes Griffin? Who cares. Shanny needs to go along with the rest of the coaches because they suck. If it's true that the owner, who should be seen and not heard by the players is showing that much partiality to Griffin over other players, I care. That's an easy way to lose a locker room both for the coach and for the QB. Nobody likes the teacher's pet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasSkinsFan Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 What sucks is this also paints Griffin in a bad way, should have fired Shanagans weeks ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
War Paint Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Well, the good news is if this report has some truth to it, Shanahan is gone. His whole staff deserves to be fired. Unfortunately, poor Snyder is an easy target and is going to get the blamed and demonized for all this, even though Snyder pretty much let Shanahan control the whole franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da_Truth Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 This team is a mess. SMH....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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