Haynesworth might learn a few things about Shanahan from Plummer

I think Shanahan and Allen are intent on completely changing the culture that was here the past two years, and I think they feel if they have to push it to an extreme to get the message across so be it.

Do you know if Shannahan and Allen are working more as a team with Shanny having the final say or is it more of Shanny saying - Bruce, do this, this, and this. Just curious as to whether, so far (and admittedly it wayyyy early), Shanny seems to be putting a small part of his ego aside.

Do you know if Shannahan and Allen are working more as a team with Shanny having the final say or is it more of Shanny saying - Bruce, do this, this, and this. Just curious as to whether, so far (and admittedly it wayyyy early), Shanny seems to be putting a small part of his ego aside.

Definitely working together. It's not "Hey Bruce, go get McNabb" or "Hey Mike, I just got McNabb"

It's more "Hey Mike, made a few phone calls and I think we can get McNabb. Let's talk about it" (they discuss) "Sounds great Bruce, go for it"

I think Mike S. came in and whats to install a new work ethic and I bet he first targeted Portis to be his example that no one is above the system but Portis has played nice since MS has arrived thus opening the door to AH as being the example.

I understand it is voluntary but these guys need to realize they are in a special situation where if they are smart with their money they will never have to work again. Put in 11 years of hard labor and then you are set for life look at Chris Samuels.

Since the poll was added, I went ahead and cast my vote for Shanahan. That said, Haynesworth is understandably upset about being moved to NT in a 3-4. When he came here, he was very clear that he wanted to become the next Reggie White. He wants to be successful personally and he knows that playing him at NT would be downright stupid. In my opinion, he's Shanahan is giving him the Lavar treatment and I think its kind of petty.

Haynesworth at NT, Redskins playing the 3-4...

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Definitely working together. It's not "Hey Bruce, go get McNabb" or "Hey Mike, I just got McNabb"

It's more "Hey Mike, made a few phone calls and I think we can get McNabb. Let's talk about it" (they discuss) "Sounds great Bruce, go for it"

Great Thanks! That is both good to hear and backs up the impression I got.

Next question: Is that different from how Shanahan operated in Denver? My impression as to his tenure there particularly over the last several years was that it was "All Mike, All the time".

Further questions pending.

Why is everyone so sure that Haynesworth would be a NT in a 3-4? It makes no sense to me?

Haynesworth might learn a few things about Shanahan from Plummer?

He might but I doubt it.

^ In a statement released by the team the other day, AH was described as "our starting nose tackle."

Why would the players union get involved at all? AH isn't obligated to show, but at the same time the Skins aren't doing anything wrong by shopping him. Neither side is technically in the wrong, they just aren't on the same page.

I was thinking the exact same thing after reading two pages. That, and JR wants to keep the AH story going. For him, stirring the pot is what he does best.

AH makes more money than MS, bottom line. The man is expensive. MS is all about himself and the team. It's not the money thing for him, it's control.

Two different philosophies on life.

The third philosophy I'm just not sure about is Jim Haslett's defense.

From a Mike Shanahan interview with NFL Fanhouse....

Shanahan Believes Redskins Made Great Grab in McNabb -- NFL FanHouse (http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2010/04/09/shanahan-believes-redskins-made-great-grab-in-mcnabb/)

On trading Albert Haynesworth: "There is nothing to clarify. It is just speculation. He's part of the organization. I am just looking for him to come in and work and be like everyone else. No, we're not going to trade him at all, unless someone gives us something we would have to consider -- that's pretty standard with any player on your roster. He's a pretty smart guy. He's really talented. I think I can get that out of him.''

The whole is pretty good and interesting, but I thought I'd point out how he dismisses the AH overblown story.