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Mike Shanahan Interview Part 1
Mike Shanahan Interview Part 2
Mike Shanahan Interview Part 3
Mike Shanahan Interview Part 4
Mike Shanahan Interview Part 5
Mike Shanahan Interview Part 6
Donovan McNabb Trade:
Mike Shanahan "Marc Bulger not being available was the reason the #Redskins traded for Donovan McNabb" @ESPNRadio980
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) February 18, 2015
Former #Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan on @ESPNRadio980 "I didn't want to give up draft choices for Donovan McNabb"
— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) February 18, 2015
I lied. Shanahan said he was unhappy with terms of Donovan McNabb trade, but "Bruce had the leeway to orchestrate the deal."
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) February 18, 2015
Mike Shanahan on @ESPNRadio980 on McNabb/Bulger "They knew the direction that I wanted to go." Confirms Dan was guy who wanted McNabb most.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) February 18, 2015
Albert Haynesworth:
Albert Haynesworth I want to play in a 4-3; Mike Shanahan You can play in a 4-3, just won't be for this team, we're running a 3-4 #Redskins
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) February 18, 2015
Former #Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan on @ESPNRadio980 on Haynesworth "You know when a guy isn't giving you all he's got "
— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) February 18, 2015
Shanahan said he knew after McNabb and Haynesworth left the #Redskins that they "wouldn't last a year, and they didn't."
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) February 18, 2015
Robert Griffin III trade:
Mike Shanahan on @ESPNRadio980 on the Griffin deal "there was a lot of differences of opinion on which way we should go." #Redskins
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) February 18, 2015
Mike Shanahan wouldn't have made the Robert Griffin III trade if they knew about the salary cap penalties #Redskins
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) February 18, 2015
Mike Shanahan "We can make the RG3 trade, but we need to run the Baylor offense" "We don't know if he's a pocket passer" #Redskins
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) February 18, 2015
Mike Shanahan "I wasn't comfortable giving up the 2 extra 1sts and extra 2nd because of the unkowns with RG3" #Redskins
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) February 18, 2015
Shanahan on McNabb acquisition: "Bruce [Allen] had the leeway to make the deal and I think he knew how much Dan [Snyder] wanted Donovan."
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) February 18, 2015
Former #Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan on @ESPNRadio980 "It was going to take 4 or 5 years for Robert to learn how to be a pocket passer"
— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) February 18, 2015
Peyton Manning:
Shanahan tells ESPN980 that they were talking to Peyton quite a bit in 2012 but with Eli in division he wasn't coming to Washington
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) February 18, 2015
Robert Griffin III protecting himself:
Mike Shanahan "I didn't do a very good job of teaching RG3 how to slide and throw the ball away" #Redskins
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) February 18, 2015
Mike Shanahan on RG3 @ESPNRadio980 "To be honest with you, I really liked him...He had the courage to hold the ball until the last second."
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) February 18, 2015
Russell Wilson:
Mike Shanahan (via ESPN 980) points out that Russell Wilson has used the read-option very well, something he thinks RGIII could have done.
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) February 18, 2015
Mike Shanahan "We thought about taking Russell Wilson in the 3rd Round, to have a 1-2 QB situation with RG3" #Redskins
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) February 18, 2015
RG3 knee injury vs Baltimore:
Mike Shanahan on @ESPNRadio980 first reaction to Robert getting hurt vs #Ravens was "Oh my god" thought it was an ACL as did many.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) February 18, 2015
Mike Shanahan "Dr. Andrews gave Mike Shanahan the thumbs up after RG3 went back into Baltimore game after the Ngata hit" #Redskins
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) February 18, 2015
Mike Shanahan "RG3's knee looked like it buckled after he went back into the Ravens game" #Redskins
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) February 18, 2015
Mike Shanahan on @ESPNRadio980 "I spoke to Dr Andrews in person in Dallas about the lack of communication. Andrews was emotional about it"
— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) February 18, 2015
Dr. Andrews on knee injury after game:
Former #Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan on @ESPNRadio980 "Even after the game Dr Andrews said it was a LCL injury & RG3 would be out 2-4 weeks"
— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) February 18, 2015
Mike Shanahan on @ESPNRadio980 on RG III says Dr. Andrews told him by wearing brace he could not re-injure the LCL after #Ravens.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) February 18, 2015
Dr. Andrews saying he never checked RG3's knee before going back into Ravens game:
Mike Shanahan "Lack of communication with Dr. Andrews. Gave the thumbs up sign but didn't check RG3 after hit in Baltimore game" #Redskins
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) February 18, 2015
Mike Shanahan "Upset with Dr. Andrews for bringing up not checking RG3 at a book signing" #Redskins
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) February 18, 2015
Tension over Kirk Cousins in Browns game:
Mike Shanahan "RG3 knew he wasn't playing in Browns game. He was upset that they ran option for him but not Kirk Cousins" #Redskins
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) February 18, 2015
Mike Shanahan on @ESPNRadio980 says "you could tell he (RG 3) was a little upset" that Cousins did not have to run the "50 series"/QB option
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) February 18, 2015
No read option vs Philly:
Mike Shanahan on @ESPNRadio980 says he found out night before Philly that Robert did not want to run read-option vs. #Eagles Week 16.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) February 18, 2015
Mike Shanahan on @ESPNRadio980 in Philly on R/O keep & obvious that he's limping RG said "I don't think I should run the 50 series anymore."
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) February 18, 2015
Using Read option vs Dallas is season finale:
Former #Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan on @ESPNRadio980 "I told Robert we need to run the 50 series (Read Option) to beat Dallas in 2012"
— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) February 18, 2015
Mike Shanahan on @ESPNRadio980 says Robert re-committed to 50 series/RO for #Cowboys clincher because Mike knew Rob was healthy/concerned.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) February 18, 2015
RG3 reinjuring his knee vs Seattle:
Mike Shanahan "RG3 told me I have ride with him or don't after he said he couldn't run read option in Seattle playoff game" #Redskins
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) February 18, 2015
Shanahan said RG3 told him in Seattle game that his limp was caused by brace being askew, but didn't want to run option anymore.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) February 18, 2015
Mike Shanahan "Dr Andrews told me RG3's knee was the same after I noticed an issue as it was at the start of the game" #Redskins
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) February 18, 2015
Mike Shanahan to RG3 "Are you hurting that bad? You've got one leg left" RG3: "Coach, I'm fine" #Redskins
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) February 18, 2015
Shanahan wanted to put Cousins in at half time, Dr. Andrews gave ok for RG3:
Mike Shanahan "I was ready to put Cousins in at halftime of Seattle game if Dr Andrews said there was anyting wrong with RG3." #Redskins
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) February 18, 2015
Robert Griffin III requested changes in offense after his injury:
Mike Shanahan on @ESPNRadio980 says Robert asked for a meeting after 2013 Super Bowl & says he wanted change bc of injuries/career length.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) February 18, 2015
Mike Shanahan "RG3 gave me plays that he didn't want to play anymore after the Super Bowl following 2012 season" #Redskins
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) February 18, 2015
Mike Shanahan "RG3 used language similar to Dan Snyder when telling me what he would or wouldn't do." #Redskins
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) February 18, 2015
Mike Shanahan on @ESPNRadio980 says Dan Snyder denied to Mike that he influenced Robert's desire to run less & pass more. #Redskins
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) February 18, 2015
Former #Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan on @ESPNRadio980 "Robert wanted to throw more and run less; more like Aaron Rodgers"
— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) February 18, 2015
Broken trust:
Mike Shanahan "I told RG3 he wasn't ready to be a drop back passer yet, and he has to trust me. I don't think he ever did again" #Redskins
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) February 18, 2015
Former #Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan on @ESPNRadio980 "I told Robert we just need the threat of the run, not the yards"
— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) February 18, 2015
Former #Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan on @ESPNRadio980 "I knew my time was short-lived" when RG3 told him he didnt want to run read option"
— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) February 18, 2015
Dr Andrew said RG3's original ACL surgery was destined to fail:
Mike Shanahan on @ESPNRadio980 says Dr. Andrews told him the Baylor ACL was never 100% healed, was "just a matter of time" on 2nd surgery.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) February 18, 2015
Griffin looked good following injury rehab:
Former #Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan on @ESPNRadio980 "Robert blew me away w/a very impressive workout right before camp then saw Andrews"
— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) February 18, 2015
Mike Shanahan "Dr Andrews told me it would take days to evaluate RG3's knee before 13 season, he said he was ready after a day" #Redskins
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) February 18, 2015
Mike Shanahan on @ESPNRadio980 says Dr. Andrews changed the course of evaluation going into '13 camp - didn't want him playing in preseason
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) February 18, 2015
Griffin was ready to start vs Philly Week 1:
Mike Shanahan on @ESPNRadio980 "I thought his knee was well" before Philly season opener in '13. Said he called him out on "All in Wk 1"
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) February 18, 2015
Mike Shanahan "Why are you telling people you're going to play?" "All in for Week 1" #Redskins
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) February 18, 2015
Griffin didn't believe in the 2012 offense after rookie year:
Mike Shanahan "As the year went on RG3 didn't believe in what we did in his rookie season, and it really hurt our team" #Redskins
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) February 18, 2015
Mike Shanahan "I told RG3 how good his rookie season was, with team records to show him what was missing" #Redskins
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) February 18, 2015
Story that he planned on quitting following Seattle game is false:
Former #Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan on @ESPNRadio980 "the story about quitting before Seattle playoff game was totally ridiculous"
— ESPN 980 (@ESPNRadio980) February 18, 2015
Organizational dysfunction:
Mike Shanahan I went to Dan Snyder & told him there's no way to win in the NFL unless owner, GM, head coach, and QB r on same page #Redskins
— Hunter Jennings (@HunterLoganX) February 18, 2015
RG3 needs to study film to be successful:
Mike Shanahan on @ESPNRadio980 "He's (RG3) gotta study..be in that film room every day." Says he still has the ability. #Redskins
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) February 18, 2015
Mike Shanahan publicly saying what we've all heard privately: RGIII works out a lot, but isn't putting in the time in the film room.
— michael phillips (@michaelpRTD) February 18, 2015
Mike Shanahan on @ESPNRadio980 says Robert has a good future too if willing to work hard on mental part of game.
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) February 18, 2015
Kirk Cousins future in the NFL:
Mike Shanahan on @ESPNRadio980 "I try not to compare them... Kirk Cousins will be a damn good quarterback in the National Football League."
— Chris Russell (@Russellmania980) February 18, 2015