Countertrey - I would like to agree with you that Robert knows best how he feels, but you only have to go back to the Seattle game to realize either a) He doesn't know best about his body, or b) he's not willing to behave in the best interest of the team (long term)
Shanahan should, and apparently does, have final say. I don't blame him at all if he holds Robert out to be safe, especially if he feels confident in Cousins. The beginning of the season is easy (or should be), the end will be much harder. First for games are Phily, Green Bay, Detroit Oakland. I could realistically see Shanahan saying it's just not worth it.
I'm curious how many people would be pissed at Shanahan for sitting him if Robert publically shows he's unhappy and says he's ready that have spent the last 6 months bashing Shanahan for not pulling Robert early enough.
that's part of it too.
not really sure myself. reporter I heard was Jason Reid - not really an agenda driven sort. what he was hinting at was some sort of low level power struggle. I don;t buy it - but gonna pay attention.
agree very much that this will escalate if Cousins starts the season - i.e., Robert is also campaigning to make sure he is the starting QB agnst the Iggles. part of me likes this - it's what you want. part of me thinks "keep it inside the office walls between you and Shanahan".
Yeah, you and I agree on this. It's the public airing of it that I don't like.
I don't like Rober saying "If i do what they ask, they have to start me week 1."
It could also be a mind game. Shanahan is that sort of guy and Robert is smart enough and savvy enough to play a part in it and play it well. As of right now I'm at the same spot as you - something to keep an eye out for, but otherwise nothing to be concerned about.