The Rat is motivating again. (1 Viewer)

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Just when the "Attempt to motivate Tatum Bell" jokes have died, it's time to start Rat Motivation 2.0

SHANAHAN: ASOMUGHA ‘MOST UNDERRATED PLAYER IN HISTORY OF GAME’

Posted by Tim MacMahon on November 21, 2008, 2:53 p.m.

Broncos coach Mike Shanahan doesn’t exactly have warm, fuzzy feelings for the Raiders after his experience in Al Davis’ world. That makes praise for an Oakland guy that comes from his mouth particularly meaningful.

And Shanahan did nothing short of gush about Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha. Per the NFL Network’s Adam Schefter, Shanahan has practically appointed himself Asomugha’s Pro Bowl campaign manager.

“He is the most underrated football player in the history of the game,” Shanahan said of Asomugha. “I can’t believe this guy hasn’t been to the Pro Bowl or people don’t talk about him all the time. He is off the charts and as good as it gets. He doesn’t get the attention for the way he plays consistently. He is the most underrated football player that I have ever seen in my coaching career.”

Of course, Shanahan could also be attempting to motivate Denver receiver Brandon Marshall via the media.

It couldn't be more of an obvious motivation attempt.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Well, that and everything he says about Nnamdi is true.

 

[AnonymousBob]

Tatum Bell is no ReShard Lee.

 

[Stompin' Tom Connors]

Here's hoping the Raiders franchise Asomugha so that he doesn't end up a Bronco next year.

 

[Sweet Love]

I would say this is to motivate a soon to be FA of a division rival to consider his team come spring. That would be the final nail in Howard Hughes' coffin.

 

[blackjack23]

Hes right

 

[Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll]

Hes right

Nobody can pronounce (and remember) his name is half the problem; same for what's-his-face on the Giants that got hurt...

 

[stevegamer]

It's that PLUS practice for attempts to motivate Tatum Bell v. 2.0 - he's baaaack!

 

[Brother Mouzone]

Here's hoping the Raiders franchise Asomugha so that he doesn't end up a Bronco next year.

can you imagine Champ on one side and Asomugha on the other??that's a scary thought

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

If nothing else, Shanny has pumped up interest in watching this matchup!

 

[PlasmaDogPlasma]

Hes right

Nobody can pronounce (and remember) his name is half the problem; same for what's-his-face on the Giants that got hurt...

Osi Umenyiora is a lot easier to remember how to pronounce than Nnamdi Asomugha

 

[PewterFan]

Nnamdi Asomugha

If he had a decent PR guy he would've changed his first name to Bob. Bob Asomugha.

 

[Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll]

Hes right

Nobody can pronounce (and remember) his name is half the problem; same for what's-his-face on the Giants that got hurt...

Osi Umenyiora is a lot easier to remember how to pronounce than Nnamdi Asomugha

Um, okay, I guess.

 

[[scooter]]

Nnamdi Asomugha

If he had a decent PR guy he would've changed his first name to Bob. Bob Asomugha.

I think Samkon Asomugha has a nice ring to it.