APRedskins running back James Davis, who walked out of training camp because he was upset with a lack of playing time, apparently won’t be back with the team.
The Redskins haven’t released Davis, but coach Mike Shanahan said he thinks Davis is done with football, period.
“I think he’s retired from football. That’s my guess,” Shanahan said.
Shanahan added that the Redskins won’t fine Davis for walking out on them because he doesn’t have any money to take.
“I think maybe he’s made $1,500,” Shanahan said. “Add that up, that’s not good.”
Davis’s only public comment was a message on Twitter in which he told people not to believe what they hear, and added that the truth will come out eventually.
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Honestly, would ANYONE want to play for the Redskins?
Some players just don’t appreciate the opportunities they’re given.
This is messed up, I don’t understand Shanahan or this Davis kid. The Redskins have so many problems, mainly because of their coach.
I thought Shanahan had retired too. Oh well…
There’s no truth to come out in the future. It’s simple… 7 running backs and you’re the 7th on the depth chart and can’t even get playing time in the preseason for your team, then you aren’t wanted and maybe should consider moving on.
lol, Redskins.
Shanahan is the one who needs to retire. He is acting like a idot.
hahahha must be a bored news day with each football camp…the 5th running back on the depth chart whos nobody really anyway…i like the 4 running backs ahead of him completely…
Gotta love “I think he retired quote”.
lol funny how Shanahan is dissing him on how much money hes made..thats priceless hahaha Hail Skins!!!
Man, I thought my Cowboys were a show! I live in Northern VA. This is free entertainment!
Who the hell is James Davis?
ouch. Shanny aint making any new friends in DC…
He retired because he had bad FEETWORK.
shanahan= scumbag
Is Shanahan really that awful to play for??
james davis was completely wrong to walk out of camp. I would never want to play for mike shanahan – what a jerk
shanny has to be the biggest douch in pro football.. i cant imagine why anyone would want to play for him..
if he was as good at winning games as he is at making his players look like idiots he would have 10 super bowls
Shanahan: “Yeah I think Clinton retired. He was here and then he left. Oh wait, you’re not talking about Clinton Portis? Who? James Davis? Who the hell is that?”
LOL it’s been quite a career.
“I think he’s retired. Or living in Spain or something. Finally writing that book he’s been meaning to all these years. That’s what I heard, anyway.”.
who knows what is goin on when shanahan is involved in things. he seems crazier and crazier as time goes on.
The wonkey eyed mother has not learned anything… Skins suck
Let’s be honest, James Davis wasn’t going to make the club unless he unleashed furry. Goodbye
The 4skins will be 4skins. Shanny, you and Snyder are making DC proud.
“I think maybe he’s made $1,500,” Shanahan said. “Add that up, that’s not good.”
Way to be the bigger person, Coach. Does he just say anything that comes to mind?! Just cut the kid and move on. Why even entertain this?! This is why the Redskins are a complete joke! What a shame!
At one point I really liked and respected Shanahan but the way he has handled players the last few years really makes him look like a fool. People can praise him for being funny or sticking to his guns but the result is bad Redskins football.
Technically he is telling folks via twitter to not believe what they ‘here’
lol. GL in your future endeavors Mr. Davis.
I don’t blame Shanahan for clowning on this. He’s got a season to get ready for and reporters are asking him about a running back that had a 0% chance to make the team.
James Davis just walked away from an opportunity that millions of people would love to have. Even if it is Shanarat or the Redskins, it’s still an NFL job and Davis is a scrub. He should be on his knees thanking his god for this opportunity. What’s he going to do now for a living?
“Davis’s only public comment was a message on Twitter in which he told people not to believe what they hear, and added that the truth will come out eventually.”
Translation: “I did something rash and really stupid and now I need time to concoct a story to make myself seem justified in my knee-jerk actions.”
That all said, Shanahan probably drove him to it
Well, If Shanny is taking a jab at James Davis, we won’t have to hear all the James Davis apologist come to his rescue like one lazy Donovan McNabb!!!
remember when there was Professional football in the nation’s capital?
some NFC East team will pick him up- if only for some playbook knowledge. loser we can do without. wish fat albert had walked away.
Shanahan is such a d-bag. Why does he feel the need to bash the dude’s financial situation?? The guy saw he was not going to get an opportunity there, had a falling out with a coach, and left. Wow, just a classless move talking about how much money an employee made.
Davis’s only public comment was a message on Twitter in which he told people not to believe what they hear, and added that the truth will come out eventually.
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Same as Jeremy Maclin I guess.
Oh, and I LOVE that picture of Shanny. He looks like the crazy old man from down the street about to yell at some kids for having fun!
Stay classy Shanahan…
looks like God was not behind Davis like he is with Tim Tebow
Shanahan is a colosal failure in DC, what a idiot this guy is, redskins waisting their money on this guy.. Now i know elway really got denver their rings, this idiot had nothing to do with that? What a laughing stock these redskins are…
“HERE” and “FEETWORK”…No wonder these idiots need 5 months of OTAs and mini camps just to remember the snap count.
breeshasasprole says:
Aug 16, 2011 4:34 PM
Is Shanahan really that awful to play for??
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Yes, it’s starting to look like he is. Part of me wants to Haynesworth to dominate this year just so Shannahan looks like an even bigger tool.
The guy walks outs and doesn’t say anything. He might as well retire.
i pray that shanahan didnt make “advances” towards JD. “…the truth will come out eventually” has a very foreboding sound to it. by any chance, are shanahan and rex ryan friends?
Another Quitter. LOL……..even soft training camp is no joke.
my five dislikes must be clemson fans
Man, remember when Shanahan was supposed to restore order and discipline and pride to the ‘Skins?
I am pretty sure Shanahan has gone the way of Al Davis. I guess Denver let him go and continued to pay him because they knew he was mentally done.
rambo08 says:
Aug 16, 2011 4:26 PM
Some players just don’t appreciate the opportunities
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I don’t think that making $500.00/week is really something to be excited about when most fans make more than that.
Dude Walked Out…I dont walk out of my job when they feed me. Good Riddance…..
“Please do not believe everything you here people. The story will be released soon. The real truth of the story.” – James Davis Twitter….
I get it, he’s writing a book. But he needs help with his spelling first.
You look at that picture and tell me Shanny isn’t slowly morphing into Al “I’ve been a corpse for 5 years but if you won’t tell anyone I won’t” Davis. I dare you.
Davis is a former tater
Good job Shanny. Why broadcast how much money the kid had made. Classy move. It’s gonna be fun to watch this team win three games this year.
Davis had signed a 1.4 million contract. You don’t walk away from that. If he can just make the special teams he is financially set for life. He is probably just too young and immature to understand what he just walked away from. In 10 to 20 years he will understand and regret what he did.
That pic looks like Al Davis’s little brother?
The only mistake Davis made in walking out of camp was not stopping by to kick Shanahan in the balls first. What an egotistical little man.
I just saw him. He’s a door greeter at the WalMart in Alexandria. New gig. More money.
He flashed in a preseason game against the Lions a couple years ago. It was against their scrubs but after that he acted like he was a pro-bowler. He was really happy when the Browns cut his ass last year. Congrats on a stellar career James!
less competition for Evan Royster go Penn State!
James Davis will get the last laugh in this. He will be waived by the Skins, picked up by the Jets, and will run for nearly 1100 yards this season. You wait and see.
Then again maybe I’ve just been smokin too much crack.
They can fine him up to 20k per day for being absent, but he’s only made $1500 total? $1500 to get blasted by Orakpo during blitz pick-up drills? I’d walk out too!!
Shanarat does it again.What a small minded man.
@jsrdc
Honestly, that was the dumbest thing I think I have ever read. U really should not comment at all.
Quitter!! You don’t deserve the honor to put on the burgundy and gold! Hail!
I liked James Davis @ Clemson, but why is anything a 5th string running back does news? Other than an outlet for needless Redskins trashing I cannot think of one. Ok, the “i think he retired” and “$1500″ parts were humorous, but is this really necessary?
That is quite an organization you’ve got there, Washington.
I’m beginning to think congress is only the second most dysfunctional organization in Washington, DC.
I betting some of you here were the type that went and cried to your mommy when a coach yelled at you, or you took drama or band and never played a sport at all.
I had coaches that would say or do way worse things to me if I would of up and quit on them. let alone complain about playing time.
They still dont know where he is? He could have made it to Buffalo for sure by now. He will need another 40 though.
Watch out CJ Spiller, your job is not safe
What a clown theres a million guys who would love to be in his situation and he walks away let him get a regular 9 to 5 and he will have regrets for his whole life
They should sign carlos zambrano to take his roster spot
Say what you want about the Redskins and Shanahan’s coaching style.. Here’s how I look at it, he took over a jacked up team made by Cerrato.. He took 2 probowl players Mcnabb, Haynesworth benched them then booted them to the curb… Now it seems that even the vets are playing for roster spots, but the key word PLAYING.. These Redskins are a bunch of guys who work hard and want a roster spot for this team and want to PLAY football.. You think stupid.. While I think good coaching, the coach runs the team that’s how it should be.