Shanahan didn't take RGME's word for it. He took Dr. James Andrews who said there was no risk in RG3 playing. You see...Dr. Andrews was the doctor. What draft picks? All the quality ones were used on RG3. But let us look at some: Trent Williams and Perry Riley from his first draft (one a perennial pro bowler and the other has started every year), Ryan Kerrigan (pro bowler), Jarvis Jenkins (starter for us and now the Bears), Leonard Hankerson (number 2 in ATL), Niles Paul (borderline starter and a nice back up), Kirk Cousins (we are talking about giving him 17m per season), Keenan Robinson (starter), Alfred Morris (best start in Skins history), Jordan Reed (top three TE when healthy), David Amerson (still starting).
You see...it isn't nearly as bad as you would like to claim.
RGME is biding his time. He isn't saying anything to look good for his next contract and he will get a nice one. He may sign for more than KC if some team is insane.