An Open Letter to Mike Shanahan

from the Wives Who Want Their Sundays Back (WWWTSB)

Dear Mr. Shanahan,

We had a deal.

Our deal was to provide cheering fans all day Sunday and in return we could do what we wanted without interruption. We find you in violation of this deal. Due to your losing season, we have found ourselves on any given Sunday having to entertain, or talk to, our grumpy husbands.

You see Mr. Shanahan, when the Broncos play well, and by this we mean "win," we have our Sundays to ourselves. Once they watch your game, they keep watching the other games on tv. When the Broncos play poorly, and by this we mean "lose," they turn off the tv midway through the third quarter, turn to us for entertainment, or worse, want to spend time with us.

Mr. Shanahan, the WWWTSB make plans on Sunday. We have things we like to do during those four to six hours of blissful distraction. Some of us shop, spend time with our friends, or organize our 1986 NHL All-Star trading cards. It's our choice. But now, they come looking for us, like a dog with a broken toy, whining for attention. This will not do.

You have some time, and by this we mean "the off season," to come up with a way to keep your part of the bargain. Some tough decisions will have to be made. Some cuts will have to happen. Perhaps someone should think about shaving. Should you fail one more season to keep your part of the deal, we will be forced to take action. And by this we mean "become Raiders fans."

Sincerely,

Helen P. McGookin
President, Wives Who Want Their Sundays Back
(not affiliated with Football Widows Who Want Their Sundays Back)