Shanahan Continues to Mishandle the Quarterback Situation

[-Slap-]

He's screwing this up. The coaching staff and players should have been informed already about this switch. He's not doing Plummer any favors by letting him twist in the wind and he's not helping any of his teammates, either. All Shanahan is accomplishing right now is creating an air of uncertainty over the organization and making himself appear indecisive.

Its bad enough he waited several weeks too long to make this change, but the manner in which he's going about it is doing nothing to help his team's already flagging confidence. To say nothing of Cutler's mindset. You would think Mike would be doing everything to pump the kid up, not acting like he's putting off a root canal.

[shakenbake]

It said in the paper he told them yesterday and will make a formal annoucment to the public today after practice.

[Meck77]

Originally Posted by -Slap-

He's screwing this up. The coaching staff and players should have been informed already about this switch. He's not doing Plummer any favors by letting him twist in the wind and he's not helping any of his teammates, either. All Shanahan is accomplishing right now is creating an air of uncertainty over the organization and making himself appear indecisive.
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I agree. Has there been any official comment out of Dove Valley? There isn't even a comment on DenverBroncos.com about Jay Cutler starting. Seems like alot of BS flying around in the air like you are saying Slap.

[Dagmar]

Originally Posted by -Slap-

He's screwing this up. The coaching staff and players should have been informed already about this switch. He's not doing Plummer any favors by letting him twist in the wind and he's not helping any of his teammates, either. All Shanahan is accomplishing right now is creating an air of uncertainty over the organization and making himself appear indecisive.

Its bad enough he waited several weeks too long to make this change, but the manner in which he's going about it is doing nothing to help his team's already flagging confidence. To say nothing of Cutler's mindset. You would think Mike would be doing everything to pump the kid up, not acting like he's putting off a root canal.

Where does this come from? Something happened today?

[shakenbake]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2677116

Shanahan was planning to meet with his staff Sunday, The Associated Press reported, but the soonest he'll address the issue publicly would be after Monday's practice, team spokesman Jim Saccomano said.

[Meck77]

ok Shake..Thanks for pointing that out.

[Clark]

I think you need to get that crack in your windshield fixed.

[ludo21]

Today is the day when the news should be "official"

Was he supposed to come out on Saturday when everyone has the day off and make the public aware?

Shanny knows what he is doing, everone is back Monday and will all hear his announcement at the same time.

[shakenbake]

Originally Posted by Clark

I think you need to get that crack in your windshield fixed.

How do you know I have a crack in my windshield?

[LGM]

Game was Thursday, players were off till today, coaches off till Sunday as I recall.

Sunday coaches meeting, he was supposed to let coaches know.

Monday he would let players know, and after practice tell the press.

The thing that bothers me more than anything was who the leak is.

If it was Shanny, that's a pretty low thing to do prior to the game. Sets Jake up as a lame duck qb.

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Originally Posted by LGM

The thing that bothers me more than anything was who the leak is.

If it was Shanny, that's a pretty low thing to do prior to the game. Sets Jake up as a lame duck qb.

I can't believe it was Shanahan - completely out of character. However, whoever it is should be fired.

[Dudeskey]

Originally Posted by shakenbake

It said in the paper he told them yesterday and will make a formal annoucment to the public today after practice.

That deads this thread

[defenseman]

Originally Posted by LGM

Game was Thursday, players were off till today, coaches off till Sunday as I recall.

Sunday coaches meeting, he was supposed to let coaches know.

Monday he would let players know, and after practice tell the press.

The thing that bothers me more than anything was who the leak is.

If it was Shanny, that's a pretty low thing to do prior to the game. Sets Jake up as a lame duck qb.

I'll fall on shanny's side on this one. The press, will be the ever snooping press. I'm sure someone slipped, however, shanahan gave them a chance at the post game press conference (I'm SURE he had already made his decision) to ask questions. They didn't. When an attempt to follow up later occurred, he balked. I'll lay odds he has spoken to no one about this since then. Except maybe his coaches, who one of which, may have slipped. In any case, I could care how jake feels, move aside loser, let the rook have a shot..dman

[epa86b@netzero]

Originally Posted by LGM

Game was Thursday, players were off till today, coaches off till Sunday as I recall.

Sunday coaches meeting, he was supposed to let coaches know.

Monday he would let players know, and after practice tell the press.

The thing that bothers me more than anything was who the leak is.

If it was Shanny, that's a pretty low thing to do prior to the game. Sets Jake up as a lame duck qb.

I think the leak was Coyer because his defense is suffering due to 3 and outs by the offense.

[cmhargrove]

The leak is bothersome, but the switch is not.

Jake has always known what is at stake, he cracked, not Shanahan.

Shanahan says he always handles a position switch in a face to face meeting and the players were all away for the weekend. When is there ever an easy QB switch The only "easy" switches usually happen via injury during a game. Otherwise, it will always be a difficult decision that is only proven correct by winning.

If Cutler wins, Shanahan becomes a genius again. It's amazing Shanny has held this team together through the injuries and adversity so far. I would rather have no other head coach in the league.

[Bronco_Beerslug]

Didn't everyone know the players were off until today and the Shanahan was going to announce Cutler starting this afternoon?

[Traveler]

Originally Posted by defenseman

I'll fall on shanny's side on this one. The press, will be the ever snooping press. I'm sure someone slipped, however, shanahan gave them a chance at the post game press conference (I'm SURE he had already made his decision) to ask questions. They didn't. When an attempt to follow up later occurred, he balked. I'll lay odds he has spoken to no one about this since then. Except maybe his coaches, who one of which, may have slipped. In any case, I could care how jake feels, move aside loser, let the rook have a shot..dman

Dman, I wouldn't think it was one of the coaches, if, indeed Shanahn was to inform them on Sunday. My bet is it was someone in the front office.

[Spider]

kinda jumping the gun here , we dont know what Jakes been told , or Cutler ..........

[Mile High Shack]

I trust Shanny to make the right move when he wants to make the move

I think players know, they just can't say anything till after practice today and Shanny makes it official

[Arkansas Bronco]

Generaly what are the practice times so I can kind of be looking for something then?

[azbroncfan]

I did Jake said post game interview he was going to come back after the three days rest and didn't know if he would be starting or not.

[shakenbake]

Originally Posted by epa86b@netzero

I think the leak was Coyer because his defense is suffering due to 3 and outs by the offense.

I think the "leak" was shanny's butler in the study with a candlestick holder. Personally, I don't think it really matters that much. The change was going to happen regardless of when it was "leaked".

I think its actully an ok strategy and wouldn't be suprised if it was shanny. I know alot of times if an employee does something that warrants being fired human resources will suspend him indefantly but not fire him right on the spot. This allows the employee to prepare for the ax with a few days off and usually keeps the ordeal from becoming explosive. Its the same here, all the players hear it over the weekend have a chance to warm up to it and accept it. Jake himself hears it so its not some huge shock when he talks to Shanahan or an even bigger shock to the rest of the players when Cutler takes his place durring practice. Seems like a good plan to me

[defenseman]

Originally Posted by Traveler

Dman, I wouldn't think it was one of the coaches, if, indeed Shanahn was to inform them on Sunday. My bet is it was someone in the front office.

Probably. In any case, people will talk sometimes now won't they. Hell, look at the Steve Tensi scenario, someone here "leaked" some key information just like the QB situation was leaked in Denver. Not surprising in the least, bottom line on shanahan though, has alot of other things way more of a priority than a qb replacement leak. the team impact? They are grown men getting paid buckola's , get over it, and go to work....dman

[TexanBob]

Why does Shanny have to announce anything

Why not keep the Seahawks in suspense? Remember when Shanny told Plummer to fake a concussion in San Diego? They should have done something similar.

Let the team know what's going on but keep the press (and the Seahawks) in the dark. That's what I'd do.

[epa86b@netzero]

Originally Posted by shakenbake

I think the "leak" was shanny's butler in the study with a candlestick holder. Personally, I don't think it really matters that much. The change was going to happen regardless of when it was "leaked".

I think its actully an ok strategy and wouldn't be suprised if it was shanny. I know alot of times if an employee does something that warrants being fired human resources will suspend him indefantly but not fire him right on the spot. This allows the employee to prepare for the ax with a few days off and usually keeps the ordeal from becoming explosive. Its the same here, all the players hear it over the weekend have a chance to warm up to it and accept it. Jake himself hears it so its not some huge shock when he talks to Shanahan or an even bigger shock to the rest of the players when Cutler takes his place durring practice. Seems like a good plan to me

All jokes aside. THis needed to be done two weeks ago.

I am just glad that we have Cutler as our choice versus BVP. I like everyone else cannot wait until Sunday Night. It just seems that the sunny is brighter and the air is fresher because I have renewed hope in this season and the near future of this team due to this change.

Jake did some good things for us but he was holding us back this year.