Shannahan loses a player
Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shannahan took full control of the team earlier this year. Now, his actions could force a key starter into retirement.
Safety John Lynch has been absent from training camp lately, as the team is citing personal reasons. The issue is that Lynch is unhappy that he is not getting more practice time.
Lynch wants to be a starter this year. However, Shannahan has only stated that Lynch has no guarantees to play.
Lynch was going to retire, but Bronco owner Pat Bowlen urged him to come back. Lynch did, and even took a pay cut.
The real problem here is the difference of opinions between head coach and owner. The head coach thinks Lynch could be washed up. On the other hand the owner thinks that the Broncos need Lynch.
This is a move that can definately come to bite Shannahan in the rear.
Simply, the Broncos have no immediate replacement for Lynch. When that player is a future hall of famer, then it is even more harder to replace him.
In the end Lynch should of been with the first team offense. Then if he practices poor he will be replaced for sure.