Redskins Bench McNabb Again?

Kelli Johnson of CSN Washington provided the tweet heard 'round the world on Friday morning:

"Just learned that Rex Grossman is starting over McNabb Sun in Dallas; I'm told Redskins' locker room is divided and guys are extremely upset (ESPN)."

To be honest, I am not all that surprised. It was obvious the Redskins were going to cut McNabb at the end of the season, but I don't really get why they want to start Grossman so bad. He definitely isn't good, we all know they. McNabb is having a terrible year, but I also give him somewhat of a pass, since this team would be a mess regardless if he was there, and he has no talent around him.

Shanahan was supposed to lift up this franchise, but he may have sent them back a couple more years.

Haynesworth Skips Conditioning Test Again

"For the third straight day, Albert Haynesworth will not be attempting the conditioning test that coach Mike Shanahan is requiring he pass before joining the rest of the team in practice. Meanwhile, reporters have taken to attempting the conditioning test that is proving so tough for Haynesworth to pass. So far, they're a collective 1-for-2 (ESPN)."

So now he has failed it a couple times, and skipped it 3 times. It seems like this could be payback for Shanahan making an example out of him. This situation just keeps getting worse. The worst part is both the team and Haynesworth need each other. No one is going to trade for Haynesworth with the way he has been acting, and the Redskins will be in some trouble if this guy isn't a part of their defense.

I really don't know how this is going to play out, but something tells me Haynesworth isn't exactly upset that he isn't part of camp yet.

Mike Shanahan Hazing Albert Haynesworth?

The Haynesworth situation in Washington took another ugly turn, as Haynesworth has failed his conditioning test. Yet, many reports are coming out that the "test" was complete unfair.

One report says that Mike Shanahan made Haynesworth run 3 100 yard dashes, which is 1 more then anyone else on the team had to do. There is another report that says that during his conditioning test Haynesworth had to take a piss and Shanahan made him start all over from the beginning, and then he failed. Either way, it doesn't sound like it was the fairest test.

Did Haynesworth deserve this? Absolutely, and part of me thinks it is awesome that Shanahan did this, but on the other hand how does this help him? Now Haynesworth is going to miss practices until he can pass, which means he will be behind everyone else learning this new defensive system.

Listen, I hate Haynesworth, but if you are going to go this far why not just cut/trade him? Plus, why the fuck does Haynesworth ever have to run 300 yards? Honestly, his job it to take up blockers and space (especially in a 3-4). I just think that Shanahan is just making a bad situation even worse (yet, I guess I have to respect it).

This could get ugly for Shanahan, because some people are starting to call this hazing, so I wouldn't be surprised if the NFLPA is all over this.

Shanahan Inks Deal With Redskins

After an afternoon of negotiations produced an agreement, Mike Shanahan signed a five-year contract to become head coach and executive vice president of football operations for the Washington Redskins. ESPN

I heard he's going to be the highest paid coach in the NFL. I like this deal for the Redskins even though I'm not the hugest Shanahan fan. Mike Shanahan gives the Redskins a proven winner, but the key to this signing has to be to let him finish out his contract. The Redskins have had a coaching carousel every single year, and they have to give Shanahan some time. On defense, they have some key pieces, but on offense Shanahan has some big decisions to make, whether or not to keep Jason Campbell and Clinton Portis. I believe both will be kept, because they are both decent players. I'm still a Jason Campbell fan and believe he was given a bad hand with the rotating coaches. Either way, I'm sure we will find out soon.

Mike Shanahan in talks with Redskins

"The Redskins and former Broncos coach Mike Shanahan have begun talks over Washington's still-occupied head-coaching position, The Denver Post has reported, a day after the team hired a new general manager.

The Redskins on Thursday hired Bruce Allen, son of late Redskins Hall of Fame coach George Allen, after Vinny Cerrato abruptly resigned."
-ESPN.com

The NFL is really comical this season in many ways. I think it is amazing there are so many terrible teams, with terrible quarterbacks, terrible defenses and terrible coaches This is all while outstanding coaches such as Mike Shanahan, John Gruden, Bill Cower, Steve Mariucci, Mike Martz, Dennis Green, Brian Billick, Herman Edwards, Marty Schottenheimer, and others remain out of a Head Coaching position. Wade Phillips is going to to be done in Dallas after this year in my opinion; or at least if I was Jerry Jones I'd fire him.

The Redskins? They have a lot of work to do on their team but even more on their organization. I think Mike Shanahan would do a great job helping to re-build their team and some of their image. Shanahan as the GM would bring in all the correct coaches to make his old Broncos system work; note: Shanahan would NOT be the Head Coach. In his old Broncos running game, he could just rotate any fast running back into the system and it would be successful; I would list the notable running backs under Shanahan but there are too many so I'll just note Clinton Potis (currently on IR with the Redskins).

Shanahan Meets With Bills For 7 Hours

"Former Denver Broncos coach Mike Shanahan met for seven hours Monday night and Tuesday morning in Denver with Buffalo Bills chief operating officer Russ Brandon. Brandon delivered what was said to be a persuasive presentation about why Shanahan should be interested in the Bills. He pitched Shanahan on the merits of the market, the condition of the franchise and what a good match it could be. The two sides did agree on one point: Each would take its time in this process, to be certain it makes the right decision about what's next for each.

"We had an excellent meeting," Shanahan said Wednesday. "I was really impressed with Russ Brandon and everything he had to say. We're going to stay in touch and see what develops (ESPN)."

I think it would be a mistake for Shanahan to take the job with the Bills. They are terrible, and it really isn't a good franchise anymore. For some reason I could really see Shanahan coaches the Redskins. It will be interesting to see how it develops, but at least (for the Bills sake) Shanahan was willing to meet with them, unlike Cowher...

Mike Shanahan Bills Next Coach?

"One day after firing Dick Jauron, the Buffalo Bills have wasted no time identifying a potential replacement. Buffalo has contacted and is in the process of arranging a meeting with former Denver Broncos coach Mike Shanahan, according to two NFL sources. Shanahan, a two-time Super Bowl winner with the Broncos, is said to be willing to listen to the Bills. He has said in the past that he is determined to return to the NFL next season (ESPN)."

It would really surprise me if this happens. I think Mike Shanahan would take a higher profile job (Bears, Redskins, Packers, ect). Not that the Bills are a terrible organization, but I think it is kind of hard to get top free agents to come there. Maybe I am wrong, but I just don't see Shanahan coaching the Bills.

Mike Shanahan Out As Broncos Coach

After 10 long years, Mike Shanahan is finally out as coach of the Denver Broncos. This is surprising news to many, however, I believe this is long overdue. He basically had his nameplate engraved in the door since his 97-98 back to back championships and that handcuffed the Broncos to keeping him around. In this "what have you done for me lately" NFL, he had to go. He has been a choke job coach for a while and with all the talent he had on his team it is inexcusable to not make the playoffs. He will have no trouble finding another job because everyone overrates him.