Mike Shanahan has said he is Griffin's coach and "not necessarily his best friend." Finding the right balance can be tricky. When there were issues with McNabb, Grossman or Beck, the starting quarterback changed and the coach stayed. This time, even though Griffin is temporarily sitting out, the final result could be the other way around.
"I just think that relationship grows in time and the more time you spend together, I think the better the relationship gets,
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