Though the extension signed by Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb will go a long way toward putting the ugliness of 15 days ago in the rear-view mirror, the Halloween benching of McNabb and the more-tricks-than-treats string of excuses offered to justify the move continues to generate plenty of attention.
Finally, the father-son team in the middle of the fray has told the truth: Mike Shanahan is a habitual liar.
It’s a strong statement, to be sure. But it’s the obvious consequence of Suzy Kolber’s more recent report from field level during ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown.
Delivering the stunning news with a perky nonchalance, Kolber said that Shanahan has admitted “he’s not the kind of coach who’s going to come out and give the real reason why he benched his quarterback” during a post-game press conference.
But why is that? What strategic edge is gained by whipping out a flimsy excuse that no one believes? It makes Shanahan look foolish for saying the words, it destroys his credibility both inside and outside the locker room, and it fuels the kind of speculation as to motivation that transformed the benching into a debate about race.
The good news? Mike Shanahan unwittingly has taught a valuable lesson to his son, Kyle. Per Kolber, Kyle Shanahan said “he just wished his dad had been honest and come out and said, ‘We just didn’t think Donovan was playing very well.’”
Of course, if Mike Shanahan already has taught his son everything he knows, there’s a pretty good chance Kyle was lying when he said that.
source: ProFootballTalk.com
author: Mike Florio
Finally, the father-son team in the middle of the fray has told the truth: Mike Shanahan is a habitual liar.
It’s a strong statement, to be sure. But it’s the obvious consequence of Suzy Kolber’s more recent report from field level during ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown.
Delivering the stunning news with a perky nonchalance, Kolber said that Shanahan has admitted “he’s not the kind of coach who’s going to come out and give the real reason why he benched his quarterback” during a post-game press conference.
But why is that? What strategic edge is gained by whipping out a flimsy excuse that no one believes? It makes Shanahan look foolish for saying the words, it destroys his credibility both inside and outside the locker room, and it fuels the kind of speculation as to motivation that transformed the benching into a debate about race.
The good news? Mike Shanahan unwittingly has taught a valuable lesson to his son, Kyle. Per Kolber, Kyle Shanahan said “he just wished his dad had been honest and come out and said, ‘We just didn’t think Donovan was playing very well.’”
Of course, if Mike Shanahan already has taught his son everything he knows, there’s a pretty good chance Kyle was lying when he said that.
source: ProFootballTalk.com
author: Mike Florio
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