Originally posted by Jcool:
Originally posted by insanemike27:
I like Mike Shanahan because 1) I think our run first offense would thrive in a zbs 2) Mike made RGlll look like a pro bowler until the selfish player put himself above the team 3) The west coast passing game is exactly what our recievers are built for, stretching the field horizontally.
It was more Mike Shanahan put himself above the team by putting a clearly hurt RGIII back on the field in the Seattle game and then he blows his knee out. Shanahan had even said Dr. James Andrews cleared him to play, following an injury he got against the Ravens, when Andrews had not cleared him to play in the playoff game.
It was reported that Mike and Kyle were fans of Kirk Cousins and had him playing well when filling in for RG3. It was also reported that RGlll was Dan
Snyder 's pick. If these reports are true, why would Mike not take the opportunity to show case his hand picked QB in the playoffs? The only thing I can think of is Dan Snyder and RGlll forced Shanahan's hand. As long as the Doctor says it's okay, RGlll is the starter. During the press conference following the defeat to the Seahawks RGlll said something along the lines of, RGlll at 30% is better than anyone else they could have put in there. That to me says it all. I'll give Mike Shanahan the benefit of a doubt.