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National Football Post is reporting that Shanahan has been fired. I don't really know what to add to get to the 75 word minimum except to say that I'm more than a little shocked. I've been following this team since the days of Mickey Slaughter, John McCormick (sp?), etc. and this has to rank right up there with signing Elway . . . if true. Anyone care to speculate on just who might be candidates - I don't think Cowher is an option.

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I haven’t seen anything yet… If this isn’t smoke, then this is a huge story. It reminds me of when they fired Dan Reeves. I was shocked when that happened as well…

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 3:13 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Mike Lombardi writes for these guys, and he has Denver insiders

looks like this could be true

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2008/12/breaking-news-shanahan-out-in-denver/

The National Football Post has just been informed that Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan and his coaching staff have been fired. More on this story as it develops.

by KevinJames3 on Dec 30, 2008 3:21 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

MHR Radio tonight?

So we might as well assume Slo’s head is next to roll. Wow, shake up of epic proportions!

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 3:23 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cowher's salary demand just skyrocketed!

Not saying he’s our guy, but the market for him just got bigger. I wonder if Bowlen felt he had to pull the trigger now while his team was still relatively young and bring in someone who could put their stamp on this team. I just hope this was a calculated decision and not an emotional knee-jerk reaction to losing on Sunday.

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 3:26 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I am shocked

Just completely shocked. I don’t know how you fire a guy when there aren’t clearly better options out there.

"I am not one of those who think that coming in second or third is winning." -- Robert F. Kennedy

by TedBartlett905 on Dec 30, 2008 3:29 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow...

I’m speechless (for once).

"Choose the sword, and you will join me. Choose the ball and you join your mother, in death. You don’t understand my words, but you must choose. So… come boy, choose life or death."

by ButteBronco on Dec 30, 2008 3:30 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I just got a text from CBS4DENVER...

…saying the same thing. MY GOD…

There is only One Moment—this moment—the Eternal Moment of Now

by sirsam on Dec 30, 2008 3:31 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Looks like the Broncos know how to give MHR something to talk about after the season ended

Coaching Candidates

Time to start speculating! Could it be Kyle Shanahan? Just kidding (sort of). I wonder if anyone has checked to see if Shanny is simply moving up to a front office position ala Bill Parcells…

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 3:32 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Two Words:

Bob Slowick

"Choose the sword, and you will join me. Choose the ball and you join your mother, in death. You don’t understand my words, but you must choose. So… come boy, choose life or death."

by ButteBronco on Dec 30, 2008 3:33 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hell No

He’s a goner.

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 3:37 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yup

There is only One Moment—this moment—the Eternal Moment of Now

by sirsam on Dec 30, 2008 3:38 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It was a joke.

Sorry, probably shouldn’t be doing that right now.

"Choose the sword, and you will join me. Choose the ball and you join your mother, in death. You don’t understand my words, but you must choose. So… come boy, choose life or death."

by ButteBronco on Dec 30, 2008 3:38 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

oh please god no!

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 3:38 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He's already interviewing in Cleveland

"It's all over Fat Man" - Tom Jackson to John Madden 1977 AFC Championship Game

"Superman wears Peyton Hillis pajamas" - FlaBronco

by DesertBroncoFan on Dec 30, 2008 3:51 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

WOW.

I Just got a txt message and was absolutly SHOCKED tosay the least.

I figured he would still be the head coach and not the executive VP. Well, the shit has hit the fan.

Now this will be one interesting offseason.

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9

by weazel on Dec 30, 2008 3:36 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oops - sorry I missed this thread

Else I wouldn’t have started the other… I wanted to see if you guys were shocked by the move, and it looks like you are.

I just can’t believe it.

www.HoustonDiehards.com

by HoustonDiehards on Dec 30, 2008 3:36 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We went from chocking the division to this.

What a way to end the season.

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9

by weazel on Dec 30, 2008 3:37 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not shocked...

If any of you lived through the Dan Reeves firing, this doesn’t come as too much of a surprise. Bowlen, if memory serves, fired Reeves after he took the Broncos to the Conference Championship and lost. I think Bowlen is trying to cut his losses now and take a chance on moving the organization in another direction.

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 3:37 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He's not

I’ll defend Bowlen. He’s not some petulant owner ala Dan Snyder or Jerry Jones.

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 3:40 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I agree, Bowlen I think has seen a team that gave up too many times

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 3:41 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

nothing wrong...just moving in another direction

Shanny got the team 2 championships.. he has left us—offensively—better off… time for someone else to pull a “shanny” and get this team back to glory

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 3:43 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Boy I can't wait to hear TSG take on MHR Radio.

That will be on show you won’t want to miss.

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9

by weazel on Dec 30, 2008 3:39 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yep!

There is only One Moment—this moment—the Eternal Moment of Now

by sirsam on Dec 30, 2008 3:41 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

this makes no sense!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

would the successer be jeremy bates? cutler really likes him

"You play to win the game!"- Herm Edwards

by broncoboy on Dec 30, 2008 3:40 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dialed up 1043 the fan...

Alfred talking about it now. I can’t beleive it.

"Choose the sword, and you will join me. Choose the ball and you join your mother, in death. You don’t understand my words, but you must choose. So… come boy, choose life or death."

by ButteBronco on Dec 30, 2008 3:40 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Man, oh man, Pat Bowlen, you are a stud!

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 3:40 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

concur...

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 3:45 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Holy...Living...F

"Let's get this thing fired up" - 'Deuce' Shanahan

by Colorado_Kitten on Dec 30, 2008 4:01 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

11 AM press conference tomorrow

be there or be square

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 3:41 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think we go...

…for a defensive minded Head Coach. We already have all the core pieces needed for the offense…

There is only One Moment—this moment—the Eternal Moment of Now

by sirsam on Dec 30, 2008 3:41 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't think that works...

Billick in Baltimore comes to mind…

Bring in an offensive guy. Urban Meyer? Maybe Mike and Urban switch jobs.

"Choose the sword, and you will join me. Choose the ball and you join your mother, in death. You don’t understand my words, but you must choose. So… come boy, choose life or death."

by ButteBronco on Dec 30, 2008 3:44 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'd take Urban

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 3:45 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cowher!

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 3:42 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't see Cowher as the answer

again, this was a Bowlen decision. He’s not some rook owner looking to make “headlines” for the sake of making headlines. He wants a leader to run this team and take advantage of our number 1 asset, Jay Cutler. Again, I see so many parallels to the Dan Reeves firing it’s not even funny. If that’s the case, then Wade Phillips is coming home (just kidding). :)

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 3:47 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

so do u think the replacement is Jermemy Bates

Id be fine with it as long as we get a new guy to run the defense

"You play to win the game!"- Herm Edwards

by broncoboy on Dec 30, 2008 3:52 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Agreed

For all those wanting this, let’s see how you’re swallowing now. I’m shellshocked to say the least.

I can only hope PB did something this forthright and so quickly while having someone in position to jump in RIGHT AWAY.

This could set us back a good 2-4 years if he hasn’t already.

by pshin8670 on Dec 30, 2008 3:43 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cowher, hope you like Denver

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 3:42 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

+1

"You play to win the game!"- Herm Edwards

by broncoboy on Dec 30, 2008 3:43 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It is an attractive job,

but maybe he would be a NYC guy. We’ll see.

"Choose the sword, and you will join me. Choose the ball and you join your mother, in death. You don’t understand my words, but you must choose. So… come boy, choose life or death."

by ButteBronco on Dec 30, 2008 3:45 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DEAR SHIT!

WTF is going on at Dove Valley?!

by binford04 on Dec 30, 2008 3:43 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I got to belive that Bowlen knows that he has someone lined up, someone big.

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 3:43 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I agree

As shocked as I am, there is no way that Bowlen made this move without knowing which direction he is going after this.

Like others had said before, who do we get that is better? Bowlen must have the answer since he cut Shanny loose.

"If you don't know where your going you might find yourself somplace else."

by BroncoJoe87 on Dec 30, 2008 3:50 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't like it....

I hate to lose the continuity we had with the offense. Though I don’t disagree that Shanahan seems to have lost his edge as far as motivating guys and preparing them mentally.

"You're slow. You're not a running back, and you're not a running back for a reason."
The Shanahan

by Broncs Cheer on Dec 30, 2008 3:43 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maybe Shanny will replace Tom Cable in Oakland !

"You're slow. You're not a running back, and you're not a running back for a reason."
The Shanahan

by Broncs Cheer on Dec 30, 2008 3:43 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I just don't see Shanny EVER working for Al again

…or Al hiring him again. That hate runs too deep.

"Let's get this thing fired up" - 'Deuce' Shanahan

by Colorado_Kitten on Dec 30, 2008 4:05 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hell yes!

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 3:45 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think Shanny probably will be at Norte Dame

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 3:44 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

im in favor of the following possiblities

cower. bates. paarcells group. some u guys might be like Bates!?! well he is cutler favorite coach and they get along. Just like when reeves was fired shanny was elways guy.

"You play to win the game!"- Herm Edwards

by broncoboy on Dec 30, 2008 3:44 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Parcells would kill Cutler

Parcells isn’t a QB coach. Doesn’t care for them and most certainly will not build a team around them. No to Parcells. Hate that arrogant ass.

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 3:48 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

im just saying for the position he has in miam right now.

he would hire one of his guys and build a great defense

"You play to win the game!"- Herm Edwards

by broncoboy on Dec 30, 2008 3:51 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Why?

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 3:45 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Money Talks...

these guys always say that shit.

"Choose the sword, and you will join me. Choose the ball and you join your mother, in death. You don’t understand my words, but you must choose. So… come boy, choose life or death."

by ButteBronco on Dec 30, 2008 3:46 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Why would he want to go there

Horrible media poor quality of life and Bowlen can pay him more

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 3:48 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maybe Mike will be in NYC???

With Shanny on the market Cower isn’t the best candidate out there anymore.

"Choose the sword, and you will join me. Choose the ball and you join your mother, in death. You don’t understand my words, but you must choose. So… come boy, choose life or death."

by ButteBronco on Dec 30, 2008 3:49 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Shanny is a future HOF guy...

"Let's get this thing fired up" - 'Deuce' Shanahan

by Colorado_Kitten on Dec 30, 2008 4:07 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Lots of people say lots of things

Shanny said we would be in the playoffs
Parcells said he retired from coaching three times
Saben said he wasn’t going to coach in Alabama
Money does a funny thing to people

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 3:47 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, why not?

He was the first name that came to mind.

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9

by weazel on Dec 30, 2008 3:50 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hey you never know.

The offseason has just begun.

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9

by weazel on Dec 30, 2008 3:52 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The chin will be in!

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 3:45 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

soon hopefully

we need a plan….FAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"You play to win the game!"- Herm Edwards

by broncoboy on Dec 30, 2008 3:47 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I am guessing Bowlen has a silent deal with someone

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 3:48 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

cower or parcells hopefully

"You play to win the game!"- Herm Edwards

by broncoboy on Dec 30, 2008 3:49 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cohwer, I would love this on our sidelines

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 3:50 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Seriously?

I’m not a big fan.

"Choose the sword, and you will join me. Choose the ball and you join your mother, in death. You don’t understand my words, but you must choose. So… come boy, choose life or death."

by ButteBronco on Dec 30, 2008 3:51 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cowher is Shanny only Pittsburgh style

I wouldn’t lose sleep over his hiring but let’s no deceive ourselves into thinking he’s some sort of god of coaching. He had one hell of a front office who got him great players year in and year out.

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 3:52 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What I think is he got great perfromance out of his guys year in and year out

Personnel wise, they really weren’t that more talented, most Pittsburgh guys leave that system and struggle.

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 3:55 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

GAH!!

I was wondering when this press conference was gonna happen today

by binford04 on Dec 30, 2008 3:48 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Man, you guys must be young

Bowlen isn’t an idiot.

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 3:50 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Agree, Bowlen has been more than patient, enough is enough

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 3:51 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

never said Shanny was an idiot

he’s just worn out his time here. nothing personal. We should consider ourselves happy that we don’t do the coaching carousel every year ala the Redskins, Jets, Chiefs, Lions, etc.

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 3:53 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Parcells or Kubiak

Either one of them is the only thing better than Mike Shanahan. I think Bowlen knows that.

IM NOT THE ONLY ONE when everything is lost that doesn't surrender

by Steve O' on Dec 30, 2008 3:50 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not sure about Parcells

however I would love to have Kubiak back. I bet he is stunned like the rest of the league.

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9

by weazel on Dec 30, 2008 3:51 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Koobs ain't going anywhere

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 3:53 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I know......just wishfull thinking

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9

by weazel on Dec 30, 2008 3:55 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Me too....that would rock!

"Let's get this thing fired up" - 'Deuce' Shanahan

by Colorado_Kitten on Dec 30, 2008 4:09 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

money talks and Bowlen

IM NOT THE ONLY ONE when everything is lost that doesn't surrender

by Steve O' on Dec 30, 2008 3:55 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Holmgren?

Darren Bennett... check
Ben Graham... check
Sav Rocca... check
Now if only we can find an Australian who can run and tackle in the NFL and show these Yanks what we're made of.

by orange&blue_aussie on Dec 30, 2008 3:51 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hope not!

He’s lost his edge more than Shanny… Maybe we need a young up-and-comer?

"You're slow. You're not a running back, and you're not a running back for a reason."
The Shanahan

by Broncs Cheer on Dec 30, 2008 3:52 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

NOPE

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9

by weazel on Dec 30, 2008 3:53 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

As out head chef?

I don’t want that fat turd anywhere near our team

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 3:54 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't think Gary would do that.

"Choose the sword, and you will join me. Choose the ball and you join your mother, in death. You don’t understand my words, but you must choose. So… come boy, choose life or death."

by ButteBronco on Dec 30, 2008 3:52 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jeremy Bates is the closestthing to Kubiak we have right now

wouldnt be surprised if he is the new guy

"You play to win the game!"- Herm Edwards

by broncoboy on Dec 30, 2008 3:54 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No way. Bates is way too young.

"Choose the sword, and you will join me. Choose the ball and you join your mother, in death. You don’t understand my words, but you must choose. So… come boy, choose life or death."

by ButteBronco on Dec 30, 2008 3:55 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This is

Easily the biggest sports story since the Super Bowls. Holy balls I’m still in shock

by binford04 on Dec 30, 2008 3:51 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Pete Carrol?

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 3:52 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He was terrible in the NFL

and he’s such a great colleg coach. I don’t see it.

"Choose the sword, and you will join me. Choose the ball and you join your mother, in death. You don’t understand my words, but you must choose. So… come boy, choose life or death."

by ButteBronco on Dec 30, 2008 3:53 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Urban Meyer.

"Choose the sword, and you will join me. Choose the ball and you join your mother, in death. You don’t understand my words, but you must choose. So… come boy, choose life or death."

by ButteBronco on Dec 30, 2008 3:55 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Just a thought

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 3:56 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I can't believe it

KUBIAK COME ONE BACK!! And bring Mario Williams with you!!

IM NOT THE ONLY ONE when everything is lost that doesn't surrender

by Steve O' on Dec 30, 2008 3:52 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bowlen has a plan...he wouldn't have done this on a whim...The TUNA or Kubiak

IM NOT THE ONLY ONE when everything is lost that doesn't surrender

by Steve O' on Dec 30, 2008 3:54 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

agree...just hope it's not the tuna

and why would the tuna leave anyway? He’s not done rebuilding Miami.

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 3:56 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Shocking

To say I am shocked would be an understatement. My question is: can current head coaches switch jobs? I am thinking of Kubiak in Houston.

by BroncoJeff on Dec 30, 2008 3:55 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This is the absolute dumbest F'ing thing I've ever heard.

I am in shock!!!

I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!

by PosterNutbag on Dec 30, 2008 3:55 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It was going to happen sooner or later

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 3:56 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Some guy on the radio just said "Bring Martyball to Denver" LOL

"Choose the sword, and you will join me. Choose the ball and you join your mother, in death. You don’t understand my words, but you must choose. So… come boy, choose life or death."

by ButteBronco on Dec 30, 2008 3:56 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Kubiak is not going anywhere

Where is Shanny going to go now? Is he going to head coach? Coordinate?

SO MANY QUESTIONS!

by binford04 on Dec 30, 2008 3:56 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, Kubs makes no sense to me. He already has a job and is very close with Mike.

"Choose the sword, and you will join me. Choose the ball and you join your mother, in death. You don’t understand my words, but you must choose. So… come boy, choose life or death."

by ButteBronco on Dec 30, 2008 3:57 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He will get another HC job, guaranteed

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 3:57 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Probably go to Cleveland. A reversal for all the Brownies we traded for.

Mile High will NEVER Die!!!

by rynoz71 on Dec 30, 2008 4:08 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

take some time off...

I could see him waiting for the Florida position to open

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 3:58 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You would think there would have been a warning

or at least rumors to him being fired.

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9

by weazel on Dec 30, 2008 3:56 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

this is exactly how it happened when reeves got axed

it came out of left field.

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 3:58 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Statement from Pat Bowlen
Denver Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen today relieved Mike Shanahan from his position as Executive Vice President of Football Operations/Head Coach of the National Football League team, effective immediately.

Broncos owner Pat Bowlen issued the following statement: "After giving this careful consideration, I have concluded that a change in our football operations is in the best interests of the Denver Broncos. This is certainly a difficult decision, but one that I feel must be made and which will ultimately be in the best interests of all concerned."

Bowlen added, "I appreciate the 21 years that Mike Shanahan has given to the organization as an assistant and head coach, and the two Super Bowl wins in that time. His contributions hold a special place in Broncos history."

Pat Bowlen will hold a press conference at the Denver Broncos’ headquarters on Wednesday at 11 a.m., and Mike Shanahan will meet the press shortly thereafter.

by binford04 on Dec 30, 2008 3:58 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I guess that answers my question from above.

"It's all over Fat Man" - Tom Jackson to John Madden 1977 AFC Championship Game

"Superman wears Peyton Hillis pajamas" - FlaBronco

by DesertBroncoFan on Dec 30, 2008 3:59 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You guys hear that?

It’s the sound of the Broncos plummeting into another decade of football obscurity.

This is dumb. Get ready for a decade of coaching musical chairs.

I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!

by PosterNutbag on Dec 30, 2008 3:58 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Totally disagree

we suffered through 1 head coache following reeves (Fat Wade). We’ll be fine

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 4:00 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Denver hasn't been relevent since the Super Bowls

One playoff win, three strait years of missing the playoffs, sorry, can’t rest on your laurels all the time. Even the greats run their coarse.

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 4:01 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Could Shanny be staying on as GM?

or is he completely gone from the team?

"It's all over Fat Man" - Tom Jackson to John Madden 1977 AFC Championship Game

"Superman wears Peyton Hillis pajamas" - FlaBronco

by DesertBroncoFan on Dec 30, 2008 3:58 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Completly gone.

"Choose the sword, and you will join me. Choose the ball and you join your mother, in death. You don’t understand my words, but you must choose. So… come boy, choose life or death."

by ButteBronco on Dec 30, 2008 3:59 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

gone

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 4:00 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I was just slowly getting over the chock-job

we did and now I have to deal with this.

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9

by weazel on Dec 30, 2008 3:58 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So now we have to wait til tomorrow.

The suspense will kill me……..if he does have someone.

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9

by weazel on Dec 30, 2008 4:17 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You know what...its all about complacancy

its like dumping your ex….hard to do, because she knows everything about you (the organization), but in the end, the great days you had, are no longer there…and you can’t keep thinking about the summer of ’98…

by Northern_Bronco on Dec 30, 2008 3:59 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

agree

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 4:00 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hit it on the head

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 4:02 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Pat Bowlen, tough choice but I think it was the right one

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 3:59 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

bowlen is a real owner with a real sense for timing...

I really think this has to do with capitalizing off of Cutler window as a rising star. I think he regrets the “lost years” Elway suffered under Reeves. Not that Cutler’s numbers aren’t great under Shanny, but our offense hasn’t been the same for quite some time.

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 4:02 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That has to be the hardest decision he has had to make.

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9

by weazel on Dec 30, 2008 4:02 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hope Bowlen has someone in mind

because we have a VERY important draft coming where we need to fix our defense.

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9

by weazel on Dec 30, 2008 4:02 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Concur...

Remember though, Jim Goodman and Brian Xanders are still on board in the front office serving in a GM/GM-like capacity. I think they’ll just assume complete GM duties and will make the decisions come draft/FA time.

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 4:04 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Let's not forget

We have won ONE playoff game in the past decade. I don’t understand why there are shock waves going through this thread. How is this move anything but expected? This is in the best interest of the team. He is a well-respected Superbowl Coach who needs to move on.

by Bremsstrahlung on Dec 30, 2008 4:02 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yep

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 4:02 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Agreed...

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 4:04 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How about one of these guys??

Steve Spagnuolo
Josh McDanials
Urban Meyer

"Choose the sword, and you will join me. Choose the ball and you join your mother, in death. You don’t understand my words, but you must choose. So… come boy, choose life or death."

by ButteBronco on Dec 30, 2008 4:02 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Meyer is the only guy that I know, what are the other two?

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 4:03 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I would kill for Spags

the D-coorninator of the Giants

Random quotes about the raiders:
They really shouldn’t play — Chris Collinsworth (12/5/08)
This is an utter disaster — Chris Collinsworth (12/5/08)
/The great Dane - formerly known as Claaaaas!

by Claus Vestergaard on Dec 30, 2008 4:04 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Spagnuolo is NYG's DC, McDanials is the Pats young OC.

"Choose the sword, and you will join me. Choose the ball and you join your mother, in death. You don’t understand my words, but you must choose. So… come boy, choose life or death."

by ButteBronco on Dec 30, 2008 4:05 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Coaches

Mike Heimerdinger would provide some offensive continuity. Personally, I like Kubiak, but I’d like to see some real power football in Denver. But that kind of change would really set us back. We need an offensive head coach or will will lose the entire base of our program. Sen Payton might be ready to leave NO. Jason Garrett is hot but Jones won’t let him leave and will probably make him the head coach this off-season. Please no College coaches!!!

Orangeman

by corangemanr on Dec 30, 2008 4:03 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

When you mentioned

college coaches, I immediately thought of Mike Leach from Texas Tech. Everyone has been wondering whether his all-out aerial attack would work in the NFL. Jay Cutler is just the guy to try it. I just HATE the idea. I hope it’s not Leach. I want running game and D to set up the throws. I don’t like Bates’ decision to go to the air for the rest of the game when one running play doesn’t work. What do I know? It may have been Shanny making the play calls the whole time.

I am nervous. I dislike inconsistency. But, I guess something has to change when you are consistently NOT winning.

This was sure ballsy of Bowlen.

"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi

by HarvJNep2n on Dec 30, 2008 4:14 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Just a theory

I’m going to wildly speculate and guess that Bowlen insisted on bringing in some high level defensive coordinator/consultant or something similar to bring as much passion, and more importantly, judge of defensive football talent as Mike brings to the offensive side of things – and Mike refused. I think the time and Mike’s lack of balance with respect to the defense and especially special teams (always an afterthought IMHO) were his downfall.

It's "just" football

by Donkhead on Dec 30, 2008 4:04 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Anybody else think that we just fired San Diego's new HC?

I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!

by PosterNutbag on Dec 30, 2008 4:04 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No, he won't go there because he won't have control, AJ Smith runs that team and Shanahan wants control

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 4:05 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ugh

And it’ll be the raider-hate in reverse?

Yikes!

I hope Shanny gets the heck out og the AFC!

Random quotes about the raiders:
They really shouldn’t play — Chris Collinsworth (12/5/08)
This is an utter disaster — Chris Collinsworth (12/5/08)
/The great Dane - formerly known as Claaaaas!

by Claus Vestergaard on Dec 30, 2008 4:05 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maybe, but I don't see it

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 4:07 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

you're smoking crack

WE ARE NOT the fing raiders. Shanny will get paid, has been shown the utmost respect by Bowlen and will remain close to the franchise.

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 4:05 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I still think he ends up in Norte Dame

He is a midwest guy, less pressure, huge contract, all the control he could ever want.

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 4:06 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Probably not,

but if he goes to NYJ or something, watch out!! This man knows how to hold a grudge.

"Choose the sword, and you will join me. Choose the ball and you join your mother, in death. You don’t understand my words, but you must choose. So… come boy, choose life or death."

by ButteBronco on Dec 30, 2008 4:08 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's what scars me if he coaches somewhere else.

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9

by weazel on Dec 30, 2008 4:09 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

true...but why

would he hold a grudge. If he does, he doesn’t understand life. He had a great run. Time to move on.

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 4:10 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I would like...

I have no idea, but a Mike Tomlin-esque coach would be nice. It’s time to get Denver back into some smash mouth hard nose football. I guess we shall see.

Mile High will NEVER Die!!!

by rynoz71 on Dec 30, 2008 4:05 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Orange Crush remix!

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 4:06 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Tomlin in my favorite coach in the NFL right now...

clone the man!

"Choose the sword, and you will join me. Choose the ball and you join your mother, in death. You don’t understand my words, but you must choose. So… come boy, choose life or death."

by ButteBronco on Dec 30, 2008 4:07 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Whoa!!!!

I would hae seen it coming in past years but this one came as a surprise!

"There's one thing I want you to do for me. Win. Win!" - Rocky II

by MileHighFros on Dec 30, 2008 4:07 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow wow wow wow wow

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/nfl/12/30/shanahan.ap/index.html?bcnn=yes

Broncos without Shanahan? I’m stunned. I’m shocked. Bowlen better have someone already lined up and a real plan in place.

That being said, I can understand the move…it makes sense and I think the problem is that Shanny had too much control and no backing down from his control over the defensive side of things.

I don’t want breakaway speed. I want break-some-poor-fool-as-I-bowl-you-over power getting 6 yards off a play that should have been stopped for 2 at most.

by sadaraine on Dec 30, 2008 4:07 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yep.

I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!

by PosterNutbag on Dec 30, 2008 4:08 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Why, we won before Shanny got here and we will win after, life goes on

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 4:09 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

uhhhhm...

No we didn’t.

I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!

by PosterNutbag on Dec 30, 2008 4:09 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

really, seems to me we went to a few Super Bowls before he got here

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 4:10 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and won exactly none of them.

I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!

by PosterNutbag on Dec 30, 2008 4:18 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Any chance that Denver can vote as a city to keep Shanny and replace Bowlen?

I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!

by PosterNutbag on Dec 30, 2008 4:09 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Pat Bowlen for mayor!

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 4:10 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Video proves reason for firing

OMG

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 4:09 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, saw that. GROSS

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9

by weazel on Dec 30, 2008 4:10 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That was nasty

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 4:11 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow.

"Choose the sword, and you will join me. Choose the ball and you join your mother, in death. You don’t understand my words, but you must choose. So… come boy, choose life or death."

by ButteBronco on Dec 30, 2008 4:13 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well i can atleast say this.....

DENVER IS DEFINETLY THE MOST ATTRACTIVE JON IN THE NFL RIGHT NOW!!!!!

"You play to win the game!"- Herm Edwards

by broncoboy on Dec 30, 2008 4:10 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

YEP

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9

by weazel on Dec 30, 2008 4:11 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hell yea!

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 4:12 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Marty Marty He's our man!

Marty Schottenheimer! Yeah Baby!

by Sundaywon on Dec 30, 2008 4:11 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

At least he wouldnt get beaten by denver anymore

Darren Bennett... check
Ben Graham... check
Sav Rocca... check
Now if only we can find an Australian who can run and tackle in the NFL and show these Yanks what we're made of.

by orange&blue_aussie on Dec 30, 2008 4:12 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOL!

"Let's get this thing fired up" - 'Deuce' Shanahan

by Colorado_Kitten on Dec 30, 2008 4:27 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He will go to Cleveland where he will get complete control....100%

They are talent laden, and need his experience to steer that ship…

We need Cowher….the offence needs minimal tweaking, wheras he speciality lies in the Defence…it would alos give Cowher that team (which not far far great success – a proven QB, and 7 RB’s wink)

by Northern_Bronco on Dec 30, 2008 4:11 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

True, but his teams were always in the playoffs and kicking ass

Give him a QB and he would of gotten it done a lot sooner, but when you are starting the likes of Bubby Brister, Neil O’Donnel, Kordell Stewart, Tommy Maddox it’s a tough road to hoe. Think what he could do with our offense and bringing a kick ass defense

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 4:15 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm not hating on him, but fans always jump on the "old coach who's won"

out of familiarity (IMO). I’m just saying, the old greats second time around isn’t always a success (yes, even the beloved Tuna couldn’t win again, Gibbs (LOL), Seifert, etc etc…

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 4:19 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Agreed. I bet Shanny goes to Cleveland.

"Let's get this thing fired up" - 'Deuce' Shanahan

by Colorado_Kitten on Dec 30, 2008 4:28 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Who's the next coach?

"There's one thing I want you to do for me. Win. Win!" - Rocky II

by MileHighFros on Dec 30, 2008 4:11 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What the percentage of piss to vinegar?

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 4:16 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hahaha

Mile High will NEVER Die!!!

by rynoz71 on Dec 30, 2008 4:16 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

5:10

i think vinegar smells worse. LOL

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 4:17 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Troy Calhoun

Just throwing it out there.

by binford04 on Dec 30, 2008 4:13 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

no

we can’t make the assessment right now, esp without knowing who our coach and perhaps even our GM will be (although I don’t see our GM dudes getting fired).

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 4:17 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

this is going to change a lot. Are we going to continuewith the smaller quicker lineman for the zone blocking scheme. Defense was going to be a question mark anyways. Are we still going to have a defensive oriented draft? The list could go on and on…

Mile High will NEVER Die!!!

by rynoz71 on Dec 30, 2008 4:19 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and on and on...

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 4:33 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

nope

we will contend! i think bowlen will get a guy to fix the defense. thats all we are missing, a defense. If that is in place in the next couple years, we are exactly where we want to be.

"You play to win the game!"- Herm Edwards

by broncoboy on Dec 30, 2008 4:17 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

+1, Bring some attitude

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 4:18 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

if cower is gonna go anywhere, its gonna be here

the jets are a mess. cower brings attitude and can make this defense elite. the broncos are just a defense away from a championship. if i were him, i would want this job over the jets

"You play to win the game!"- Herm Edwards

by broncoboy on Dec 30, 2008 4:20 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I gotta beleive Cowher would love to be here

He would have the resources, Bowlen is willing to pay for guys, Pittsburgh are cheap. Nice climate, great fan base, great city, great place to settle and retire, and a good tradition, loyal owner who doesn’t over-react.

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 4:22 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

its the ideal footabll city!!!

"You play to win the game!"- Herm Edwards

by broncoboy on Dec 30, 2008 4:25 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So what rebuilding year are we in now?

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9

by weazel on Dec 30, 2008 4:18 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Like I said in my "simulpost"

Year one of a ?? rebuild.

"Choose the sword, and you will join me. Choose the ball and you join your mother, in death. You don’t understand my words, but you must choose. So… come boy, choose life or death."

by ButteBronco on Dec 30, 2008 4:19 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

1 of 25

I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!

by PosterNutbag on Dec 30, 2008 4:20 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

it was way to early....

to make this decision, given the way everything unfolded…I think Pat may have jumped the gun here..

by Northern_Bronco on Dec 30, 2008 4:18 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

As much as I think so too

You win 1 playoff game in 10 years……

Blow a three game division lead….

Coaches have been fired for much less.

by binford04 on Dec 30, 2008 4:20 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

true

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9

by weazel on Dec 30, 2008 4:21 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

apparently,

It DOES dissipate. You may need to change your tag line! LOL

"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi

by HarvJNep2n on Dec 30, 2008 4:22 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Probably, since he isn't with Denver anymore.

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9

by weazel on Dec 30, 2008 6:53 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm having fun reacting, but as it sets in I'm bummed.

I can’t beleive this shit. A couple thoughts:

1) Year three of a five year rebuild turned in to year one of a ?? rebuild (one year, fife years, who knows).
2) With the Rooney rule in effect, this won’t happen real quick unless Bowlen has a african american coach in mind already.

"Choose the sword, and you will join me. Choose the ball and you join your mother, in death. You don’t understand my words, but you must choose. So… come boy, choose life or death."

by ButteBronco on Dec 30, 2008 4:18 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Five year plans don't work in the NFL

Three years is enough to see we weren’t progressing

"Me fail english, that unpossible" - Ralph Wiggum
"Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem" - Duffman

by Broncoman on Dec 30, 2008 4:20 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Looks good, but I don't see a college coordinator jumping to the league.

"Choose the sword, and you will join me. Choose the ball and you join your mother, in death. You don’t understand my words, but you must choose. So… come boy, choose life or death."

by ButteBronco on Dec 30, 2008 4:24 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

True, but I'd love to see him interviewed

it helps to get exposed

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 4:25 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm all for it. In fact, I love the Rooney rule. They need it at the college level.

"Choose the sword, and you will join me. Choose the ball and you join your mother, in death. You don’t understand my words, but you must choose. So… come boy, choose life or death."

by ButteBronco on Dec 30, 2008 4:26 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yep...

Don’t be surprised if Bowlen surprises us all with his hiring.

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Dec 30, 2008 4:27 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

we will get Cowher...best opportunity in the league...

especially when you consider that 2 of the 3 opponents in the West we should beat already.

by Northern_Bronco on Dec 30, 2008 4:20 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well there is no freakin way

I am missing the conference tomorrow.

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9

by weazel on Dec 30, 2008 4:20 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

+1

"You play to win the game!"- Herm Edwards

by broncoboy on Dec 30, 2008 4:20 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

31 of 32 NFL teams would be absolutely delighted to have Shanahan as their HC.

I am willing to bet that the other one is retarded.

I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!

by PosterNutbag on Dec 30, 2008 4:21 PM MST reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOLOLOL

"Choose the sword, and you will join me. Choose the ball and you join your mother, in death. You don’t understand my words, but you must choose. So… come boy, choose life or death."

by ButteBronco on Dec 30, 2008 4:25 PM MST to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Davis would love to have Shanny back now.

I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!

by PosterNutbag on Dec