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

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.