In a radio interview with John Thompson and Rick “Doc” Walker on ESPN 980 in Washington, new Redskins quarterback Donovan McNabb said, "Coming into the facility this morning at about 7:30 in the morning to workout, you are seeing about 25 guys in the weight room, 25 guys out on the practice field. They are not just out there to get it over with and relax the rest of the day. These guys are trying to get better.” Source: Sports Radio Interviews
They're out there because Shanny has told each of them, its this way or no way. Not because they wanna do it.
Doesn't every player new to a team say something similar? He's just saying the right things to get in well with his teammates and the organization.