It is common knowledge that great teams suffer during free-agency. Most have gotten a ring and want the money.
To say that Shanahan deliberately throws a game (which is nearly impossible to do from the sidelines - I mean how would he explain the of-tackle run on 4th and 26?!?!?!?!) is ridiculous. To say an NFL caliber coach tries to lose because he doesn't think his team can win?!?!?!
Ummm...