Josh McDaniels Gets The Keys To High Flying Offense, Embarrassing Defense
by John Bena on Jan 11, 2009 9:35 PM MST
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UPDATE -- The DPO is reporting that Dom Capers will be hired to run the defense
And so it is done. Patriots OC Josh McDaniels, he of only 32 years old, will become the next Head Coach of the Denver Broncos. The same McDaniels that lead the Patriots offense to a historic, undefeated 2007 regular season before seeing it come crumbling down the the Super Bowl The same McDaniels that, perhaps more impressively, kept that offense afloat this season after reigning NFL MVP Tom Brady was lost in the 2nd quarter of the first game.
Using a quarterback that hadn't started a meaning ful game since high school, McDaniels, who also doubled as the Patriots QB Coach, tutored Matt Cassell to an 11-5 record despite a myriad of injuries that mirror Denvers'.
I can't say my initial reaction isn't that of excitement. Pat Bowlen doesn't hire football coaches, he enters into partnerships, ones that usually last a long time. Bowlen inherited Dan Reeves when he bought the team in 1984 and kept him around for 8 more seasons. After firing Reeves, Bowlen's first choice was Shanahan, who turned the job down due to the rocky relationship with Reeves. Bowlen settled on DC Wade Phillips, but everyone who was anyone close to the Broncos knew Phillips was just keeping the seat warm, as the team waited for the right moment to get Shanahan. Bowlen did that two years later, giving the former San Francisco 49'er, fresh off a Super Bowl victory, keys to the car, the house, the winter cottage in aspen and the beach house in Santa Monica. That partnership lasted 14 seasons.
I can't say my initial reaction isn't that of excitement. Pat Bowlen doesn't hire football coaches, he enters into partnerships, ones that usually last a long time. Bowlen inherited Dan Reeves when he bought the team in 1984 and kept him around for 8 more seasons. After firing Reeves, Bowlen's first choice was Shanahan, who turned the job down due to the rocky relationship with Reeves. Bowlen settled on DC Wade Phillips, but everyone who was anyone close to the Broncos knew Phillips was just keeping the seat warm, as the team waited for the right moment to get Shanahan. Bowlen did that two years later, giving the former San Francisco 49'er, fresh off a Super Bowl victory, keys to the car, the house, the winter cottage in aspen and the beach house in Santa Monica. That partnership lasted 14 seasons.
In McDaniels, Bowlen went back in time. He nabbed a young, up and coming offensive talent with his eyes set on a long-term vision. If Bowlen has his way, McDaniels would be roaming the Mile High sidelines 14 years from now. So even if the youngster is a year or two away from being "ready", if the vision is long term, and Bowlen thinks this is the guy to make that commitment to, why not grab him now?
There will be time to dissect this, especially as McDaniels puts his defensive staff together. This move will also put into question the offensive assistants that Bowlen has reportedly 'urged' McDaniels to keep. A couple of 32 years olds, McDaniels and Bates, would be quite an offensive pair, one that in my opinion would have a tough time co-existing. For now, however, for the first time since 1995, we as Broncos fans get to look forward to something different. We get to look forward to an unknown future. Sure, it is a bit unnerving, but damn it is a bit exciting as well.
No matter who you wanted as coach - Steve Spagnuolo, Raheem Morris, Jason Garrett, Lezlie Frazier, Rick Dennison, etc - the time has come for Broncos fans to come together in support of the new Head Coach as he gets to the work of rebuilding this football team, in talent and attitude.
A hearty welcome to Josh McDaniels, Head Coach of the Denver Broncos!
Josh McDaniels Bio
Age: 32
College: John Carroll(Cleveland, OH!!!)
Playing experience: Collegiate wide receiver
Coaching experience
1999-2000: Graduate assistant, Michigan State
2001: Personnel assistant, New England Patriots
2002-03: Defensive assistant, New England
2004-present: Quarterbacks coach, New England
2006-present: Offensive coordinator, New England
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Hope he can work with Xanders and the Goodmans
to rebuild the defense. I’m pretty confident with him in charge of the offense.
Thanks to Mike Shanahan, a great coach who will be dearly missed.
Since we have to hire someone, please get a defensive coach Mr. Bowlen.
Hillis for starter next year. He wears special thigh pads so his solid brass balls don't give him repeated thigh contusions.
I'm sure he will be able to
Here’s an article from last year’s SB on him.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/30/sports/football/30patriots.html?ref=football
Coaching has been in his blood since before he started grade school.
Interesting to see
that he was “secretly” calling the plays a couple of years ago before he became the OC.
"It's all over Fat Man" - Tom Jackson to John Madden 1977 AFC Championship Game
"tough times don't last, tough people do" - Mike "The Mastermind" Shanahan
by DesertBroncoFan on Jan 12, 2009 2:15 PM MST up reply actions
In Mac Daddy We Trust!
Take us to the promised land!
"WTF" By Zappa. 1/5/09
I can deal with bears....sharks on the other hand.......of course, I am not talking about if I were menstrual(I’m a guy so that isn’t it), but yeah. I can deal with bears if my arm or something was bleedin’, but sharks? I’ll pass on those. The worst feeling in the world is to be out in the surf and feel something very large brush up against your leg as you were alone waiting for your next wave. I don’t think I’ve gone out past waist deep in the ocean since. lol It was probably just a damn dolphin or something, but yeah. Screw sharks and the evolutionary train they rode in on!
Agreed....another JJ disciple but younger....thats awesome!
Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
I would be pissing myself with excitement.
I want the JJ scheme.
"WTF" By Zappa. 1/5/09
I can deal with bears....sharks on the other hand.......of course, I am not talking about if I were menstrual(I’m a guy so that isn’t it), but yeah. I can deal with bears if my arm or something was bleedin’, but sharks? I’ll pass on those. The worst feeling in the world is to be out in the surf and feel something very large brush up against your leg as you were alone waiting for your next wave. I don’t think I’ve gone out past waist deep in the ocean since. lol It was probably just a damn dolphin or something, but yeah. Screw sharks and the evolutionary train they rode in on!
Lets get behind Mac Daddy!!!
Check this article that is well balanced from the RMN. Some good info about him from the defensive side.
Already the boo birds are out in our"fans" from DP and RMN…..drives me nuts!
I am excited and I support the decision!!!
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2009/jan/11/report-broncos-hire-mcdaniels/
Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
+1
I will support him until he gives me reason not to support him. I’m excited to see what he brings, and I hope he ushers in a bountiful new era of Denver Broncos football. To call this a “bad hire” after 30 minutes is a knee-jerk reaction if I’ve ever seen one. I for one am excited. Let’s all get behind the Mac Daddy!!
"WTF" By Zappa. 1/5/09
I can deal with bears....sharks on the other hand.......of course, I am not talking about if I were menstrual(I’m a guy so that isn’t it), but yeah. I can deal with bears if my arm or something was bleedin’, but sharks? I’ll pass on those. The worst feeling in the world is to be out in the surf and feel something very large brush up against your leg as you were alone waiting for your next wave. I don’t think I’ve gone out past waist deep in the ocean since. lol It was probably just a damn dolphin or something, but yeah. Screw sharks and the evolutionary train they rode in on!
+2
I’m so excited to see what happens now, I pissed my pants.
Thanks to Mike Shanahan, a great coach who will be dearly missed.
Since we have to hire someone, please get a defensive coach Mr. Bowlen.
Hillis for starter next year. He wears special thigh pads so his solid brass balls don't give him repeated thigh contusions.
From the RMN forum
I was hoping they would have another interview with Spagnualo this week and also interview Schwartz from tennessee, Not too happy about this hire. Looks like another Shanny to me…
GOOD!!! BE SHANNY!! WIN 2 SUPER BOWLS!! MSM fans are so insane…
"WTF" By Zappa. 1/5/09
I can deal with bears....sharks on the other hand.......of course, I am not talking about if I were menstrual(I’m a guy so that isn’t it), but yeah. I can deal with bears if my arm or something was bleedin’, but sharks? I’ll pass on those. The worst feeling in the world is to be out in the surf and feel something very large brush up against your leg as you were alone waiting for your next wave. I don’t think I’ve gone out past waist deep in the ocean since. lol It was probably just a damn dolphin or something, but yeah. Screw sharks and the evolutionary train they rode in on!
I had to stop after the first 4 or 5 comments
MSM bloggers are so dumb
Thanks to Mike Shanahan, a great coach who will be dearly missed.
Since we have to hire someone, please get a defensive coach Mr. Bowlen.
Hillis for starter next year. He wears special thigh pads so his solid brass balls don't give him repeated thigh contusions.
Agreed Papi...already death and despair over there...even read a call of 4-12...wish those guys would go support the Raiders.
At least I wish they would back up statements with arguments or thought!
Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
Yes, how terrible, another Shanny
I made that connection already, so it’s funny to see it being made it made by others, with both good and bad connotations.
I vote "I just don't know"
I have to see who he brings in to fix the D (would love McDermott), I have to see how he motivates the team. I have to see how he handles being the man and the judgment he shows in who he delegates authority to. Etc, etc. I will root for him to succeed because I want a Lombardi every year.
Owning the Patriots since September 9, 1960
Ok
So I’ve been glued to the ’net for the last 3 hours (as have the rest of you junkies), and if the combo is McDaniels/Nolan/Capers then I am pumped.
Owning the Patriots since September 9, 1960
3 hours?
Lol. Welcome to my life.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 11, 2009 11:12 PM MST up reply actions
Only because of the breaking news
and yes, that’s pretty normal anyways (until the kid is born in 2-3 weeks)
Owning the Patriots since September 9, 1960
Onward and upward with McDaniels!
"If we never try, we shall never succeed." - Abraham Lincoln
Purple Row - Covering all your Rockies needs!
So we stay in the Irish mob.
From Shanahan on to McDaniels, a mook like Spagnuolo was not to be trusted.
Grand Theft Auto: Denver Broncos anyone?
"WTF" By Zappa. 1/5/09
I can deal with bears....sharks on the other hand.......of course, I am not talking about if I were menstrual(I’m a guy so that isn’t it), but yeah. I can deal with bears if my arm or something was bleedin’, but sharks? I’ll pass on those. The worst feeling in the world is to be out in the surf and feel something very large brush up against your leg as you were alone waiting for your next wave. I don’t think I’ve gone out past waist deep in the ocean since. lol It was probably just a damn dolphin or something, but yeah. Screw sharks and the evolutionary train they rode in on!
I voted yes, not who I wanted
But I don’t write the checks————
But I believe in Bowlen
I believe in my team
GO BRONCOS
I see said the Blind man to the Deaf man who was near.
What is it you hear when I speak in your ear.
Yep scary ....Hopeful
He’s on a roll.
He’ll be great with Cutler (lose Bates)
He’s worked with one of the best coaches in the league for years…
…now he replaces another one.
Good luck Josh!
ohhhhh gaaawwwd
er Good Luck Josh!! Go Broncos!!!!!!!!!!!!
ESPN says he wants to interview Sean McDermott (also of the Irish Mob)
A decision I am totally on board with.
"WTF" By Zappa. 1/5/09
I can deal with bears....sharks on the other hand.......of course, I am not talking about if I were menstrual(I’m a guy so that isn’t it), but yeah. I can deal with bears if my arm or something was bleedin’, but sharks? I’ll pass on those. The worst feeling in the world is to be out in the surf and feel something very large brush up against your leg as you were alone waiting for your next wave. I don’t think I’ve gone out past waist deep in the ocean since. lol It was probably just a damn dolphin or something, but yeah. Screw sharks and the evolutionary train they rode in on!
relatively speaking.
I know what you are saying but i will clarify that it fits our keepers…
Concision in style, precision in thought, decision in life.
by Jeremy Bolander on Jan 11, 2009 9:26 PM MST up reply actions
I'm all for ditching the rest
"If you don't know where your going you might find yourself somplace else."
I dig the pick
if for no other reasaon that it is finally made. I think they balanced the schedule well, made contacts with lots of good minds, young and old, across a whole spectrum of possibilities, and came away with the one pick that I think pushes the envelope. I can root for McDaniels, no problem. Our new Head Mac.
Onto the DC.
Concision in style, precision in thought, decision in life.
by Jeremy Bolander on Jan 11, 2009 9:25 PM MST reply actions
We are all forgetting two important things.
1.) Will he wear cut off Bronco hoodies on the sidelines?
2.) DOES HE HAVE COWBELL?
"WTF" By Zappa. 1/5/09
I can deal with bears....sharks on the other hand.......of course, I am not talking about if I were menstrual(I’m a guy so that isn’t it), but yeah. I can deal with bears if my arm or something was bleedin’, but sharks? I’ll pass on those. The worst feeling in the world is to be out in the surf and feel something very large brush up against your leg as you were alone waiting for your next wave. I don’t think I’ve gone out past waist deep in the ocean since. lol It was probably just a damn dolphin or something, but yeah. Screw sharks and the evolutionary train they rode in on!
I am?
Put it out!! PUT IT OUT!! HELP ME TOM CRUISE!!!!
"WTF" By Zappa. 1/5/09
I can deal with bears....sharks on the other hand.......of course, I am not talking about if I were menstrual(I’m a guy so that isn’t it), but yeah. I can deal with bears if my arm or something was bleedin’, but sharks? I’ll pass on those. The worst feeling in the world is to be out in the surf and feel something very large brush up against your leg as you were alone waiting for your next wave. I don’t think I’ve gone out past waist deep in the ocean since. lol It was probably just a damn dolphin or something, but yeah. Screw sharks and the evolutionary train they rode in on!
LMAO
that was one of the funniest things I’ve read on MHR ever!
Gotta love Ricky Bobby
"If you don't know where your going you might find yourself somplace else."
I thin he migh
wear Barrelman’s outfit.
And I think he DOES have cowbell.
Thanks to Mike Shanahan, a great coach who will be dearly missed.
Since we have to hire someone, please get a defensive coach Mr. Bowlen.
Hillis for starter next year. He wears special thigh pads so his solid brass balls don't give him repeated thigh contusions.
Someone stole my consonants
Thanks to Mike Shanahan, a great coach who will be dearly missed.
Since we have to hire someone, please get a defensive coach Mr. Bowlen.
Hillis for starter next year. He wears special thigh pads so his solid brass balls don't give him repeated thigh contusions.
he comes bearing cowbell. Just for Papi.
Concision in style, precision in thought, decision in life.
by Jeremy Bolander on Jan 11, 2009 9:33 PM MST up reply actions
Beautiful.
Super Bowl 2009, here we come!!!
"WTF" By Zappa. 1/5/09
I can deal with bears....sharks on the other hand.......of course, I am not talking about if I were menstrual(I’m a guy so that isn’t it), but yeah. I can deal with bears if my arm or something was bleedin’, but sharks? I’ll pass on those. The worst feeling in the world is to be out in the surf and feel something very large brush up against your leg as you were alone waiting for your next wave. I don’t think I’ve gone out past waist deep in the ocean since. lol It was probably just a damn dolphin or something, but yeah. Screw sharks and the evolutionary train they rode in on!
Hopefully Brady doesn't keep that
Or does the Mac Daddy express have a bigger johnson, er cowbell?
Thanks to Mike Shanahan, a great coach who will be dearly missed.
Since we have to hire someone, please get a defensive coach Mr. Bowlen.
Hillis for starter next year. He wears special thigh pads so his solid brass balls don't give him repeated thigh contusions.
OMG you're hilarious.
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
the guy looks young
and did he sing with n’ sync?
anyhow. ill be happy as long as they dont lose to oakland.
by Jay Fin Anderson on Jan 11, 2009 9:27 PM MST reply actions
You know you're getting old
when the Broncos HC is six years younger than you are.
Thanks to Mike Shanahan, a great coach who will be dearly missed.
Since we have to hire someone, please get a defensive coach Mr. Bowlen.
Hillis for starter next year. He wears special thigh pads so his solid brass balls don't give him repeated thigh contusions.
You know you are already old
when all of your kids are older thasn the Broncos HC.
It all starts in the trenches HT 11/11/08
Point taken
Thanks to Mike Shanahan, a great coach who will be dearly missed.
Since we have to hire someone, please get a defensive coach Mr. Bowlen.
Hillis for starter next year. He wears special thigh pads so his solid brass balls don't give him repeated thigh contusions.
Also, I would like him to wear spray on tans for the first couple of years to remind us of Shanny.
And when he starts graying, Just for Men Hair treatment is a must.
"WTF" By Zappa. 1/5/09
I can deal with bears....sharks on the other hand.......of course, I am not talking about if I were menstrual(I’m a guy so that isn’t it), but yeah. I can deal with bears if my arm or something was bleedin’, but sharks? I’ll pass on those. The worst feeling in the world is to be out in the surf and feel something very large brush up against your leg as you were alone waiting for your next wave. I don’t think I’ve gone out past waist deep in the ocean since. lol It was probably just a damn dolphin or something, but yeah. Screw sharks and the evolutionary train they rode in on!
Capers for DC
The hiring of Dom capers for DC will be huge, not only due to his defensive mind, but because he has been a head coach himself before (although we can argue about how much success he has had). Capers can focus on the defense and McD can focus on the offense. Bowlen and co. interviewed many good candidates so there has to be something special about this guy.
Ignorant about Capers
I don’t know much about him. Looking forward to getting some an indepth look at him later in the week on MHR for sure but can anyone give me the quick lowdown on why Capers would be a good DC?
I hope we give Capers some time to do what he wants with the D.
We have to give him 3 or 4 years to reconstruct this defense the way he wants it and not run him out of town after one mediocre year, because- let’s face it- we will be mediocre on defense again next year.
"WTF" By Zappa. 1/5/09
I can deal with bears....sharks on the other hand.......of course, I am not talking about if I were menstrual(I’m a guy so that isn’t it), but yeah. I can deal with bears if my arm or something was bleedin’, but sharks? I’ll pass on those. The worst feeling in the world is to be out in the surf and feel something very large brush up against your leg as you were alone waiting for your next wave. I don’t think I’ve gone out past waist deep in the ocean since. lol It was probably just a damn dolphin or something, but yeah. Screw sharks and the evolutionary train they rode in on!
I hope we will be mediocre
Thanks to Mike Shanahan, a great coach who will be dearly missed.
Since we have to hire someone, please get a defensive coach Mr. Bowlen.
Hillis for starter next year. He wears special thigh pads so his solid brass balls don't give him repeated thigh contusions.
perhaps the best thing about capers
is that he’s probably never going to be considered for an NFL head coaching gig again. Speaking to papi’s point, this should create the feeling around town that he’s here for the long run and not some one-night stand who’ll leave after a couple of seasons.
I wish Woody Paige was our coach!
Not to piss on Shanny
but I think with Shanny gone, the revolving door at DC will go with him.
"It's all over Fat Man" - Tom Jackson to John Madden 1977 AFC Championship Game
"tough times don't last, tough people do" - Mike "The Mastermind" Shanahan
by DesertBroncoFan on Jan 11, 2009 10:51 PM MST up reply actions
Has Broncoman changed his avatar yet?
Thanks to Mike Shanahan, a great coach who will be dearly missed.
Since we have to hire someone, please get a defensive coach Mr. Bowlen.
Hillis for starter next year. He wears special thigh pads so his solid brass balls don't give him repeated thigh contusions.
Too busy crying...
Lol, sorry Broncoman, I had to.
"WTF" By Zappa. 1/5/09
I can deal with bears....sharks on the other hand.......of course, I am not talking about if I were menstrual(I’m a guy so that isn’t it), but yeah. I can deal with bears if my arm or something was bleedin’, but sharks? I’ll pass on those. The worst feeling in the world is to be out in the surf and feel something very large brush up against your leg as you were alone waiting for your next wave. I don’t think I’ve gone out past waist deep in the ocean since. lol It was probably just a damn dolphin or something, but yeah. Screw sharks and the evolutionary train they rode in on!
Wouldn't have been my pick...
…but I’m excited to see what he does with Jay and it’s like back to the future. Red Miller came from the Pats and took us to the Super Bowl. Let’s hope Mac can too
I'll be honest in that I wanted a DC as HC,
however I am not totally against it because he was one of the few I would be happy with. It is a new ere and now that he is our new HC, I will be behind him and welcome him do Denver. It will be good to see him in orange and blue (two best colors for an NFL team if you ask me).
I would have like to see them interview Spagnuolo, yet if Bowlen thinks McDaniels is the right guy then so be it. “In Bowlen We Trust”
Now let’s get a DC and start preparing for the draft.
"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan
Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9
just think of this...
bowlen knows our defense sucked big hairy (you know what) last season. He also knows that everyone expects him to hire a stud DC as HC. Now, given those facts, we may tentatively conclude a) Jsshy-boy blew them away and proved to them that he’s a HC/leader/etc and a HC who has a DC in place who bowlen feels will address our defensive woes… At least that’s my thinking on the matter
I wish Woody Paige was our coach!
You definatly have a point there.
I have never had a reason to doubt Bowlen and I am not going to stop now.
"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan
Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 9
nice article on McDaniels in N.Y.Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/30/sports/football/30patriots.html?ref=football
It gives you an idea of why he’s a coach, etc.
Why we like Dom Capers so much?
Wasn’t Capers the HC that Kubiak replaced in Houston?
I'm not a big Capers fan...
he was touted as a defensive stud years ago. Perhaps he was, but couldn’t do the HC gig (where he bombed). I hope he works out. I still want Charlie Strong as DC!
I wish Woody Paige was our coach!
What I want to see from new HC/DC.
1. Year 1- Using the players we have now available. Show that he can elevate them to a better overall unit. From mediocure to at least solid.
2. Create New Defensive idenity.
3. (in 3-4 Years) Team/HC/DC – Show history of good Drafting and bringing in good defensive players to manifest new idenity to championship wrecking ball of doom and terror.
Live Every Week Of Your Life Like It's Shark Week.
by AllinWithMyCards on Jan 11, 2009 9:52 PM MST reply actions
From Wikipedia on Dom Capers
Head coaching record
Team Year Regular Season Post Season
Won Lost Ties Win % Finish Won Lost Win % Result
CAR 1995 7 9 0 .438 4th in NFC West – - – -
CAR 1996 12 4 0 .750 1st in NFC West 1 1 .500 Lost to Green Bay Packers in NFC Championship Game.
CAR 1997 7 9 0 .438 2nd in NFC West – - – -
CAR 1998 4 12 0 .250 4th in NFC West – - – -
CAR Total 30 34 0 .468 1 1 .500
HOU 2002 4 12 0 .250 4th in AFC South – - – -
HOU 2003 5 11 0 .312 4th in AFC South – - – -
HOU 2004 7 9 0 .437 3rd in AFC South – - – -
HOU 2005 2 14 0 .125 4th in AFC South – - – -
HOU Total 18 46 0 .281 – - –
Total1 48 80 0 .375 1 1 .500
Don’t Forget Dom Capers Coach Houston When They Were Brand Spanking New To The League. I’m Just Saying…
Live Every Week Of Your Life Like It's Shark Week.
by AllinWithMyCards on Jan 11, 2009 9:56 PM MST reply actions
Carolina was an expansion team as well, I believe.
"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 Jan 11, 2009 10:02 PM MST up reply actions
I think it was.
If so, Then no wonder he couldn’t win as a HC. He was always trying to build the team.
I Promise You One Thing. A Lot Of Good Will Come Outta From This.
You Will Never See Anyone Type On The Message Boards As Much As I Will For The Rest of This Season .
You Will Never See Anyone Push and Root For His Team As Hard As I Will For The Rest of This Season.
And You Will Never See Another Team Fight Tougher and Harder Than Louisville Will In the Big East For The Rest of This Season.
God Bless.
by AllinWithMyCards on Jan 11, 2009 10:42 PM MST up reply actions
It was yeah
AND he got them to the NFC Championship game in their second year. I remember being stunned that an expansion team could rock the house so quickly. If they’d beaten Green Bay, and we hadn’t had our little fizzle against Jax, who knows, we might have gone head to head with Capers for XXXI. And Farve wouldn’t have had a SB. Pure worthless conjecture on my part. ^^
Not sure what kind of coach Capers is lately, though. Although, I’m seeing a lot of former coaches lately kickin’ it from the DC chair.
Win or lose, do it fairly. -- Knute Rockne
by broncosmontana on Jan 12, 2009 7:08 AM MST up reply actions
maybe Capers will just keep the seat warm till we can bring McDermott over?
"(Royal) caught 9 balls for 146 yards and had DeAngelo Hall wishing he was inside with Michael Vick" - MJD Yahoo Sports Blog
more than one position to fill
I like the idea of McDermott. I don’t want to see them stop at only one ‘Mc.’
He is there; therefore we can has cheezburger him
"WTF" By Zappa. 1/5/09
I can deal with bears....sharks on the other hand.......of course, I am not talking about if I were menstrual(I’m a guy so that isn’t it), but yeah. I can deal with bears if my arm or something was bleedin’, but sharks? I’ll pass on those. The worst feeling in the world is to be out in the surf and feel something very large brush up against your leg as you were alone waiting for your next wave. I don’t think I’ve gone out past waist deep in the ocean since. lol It was probably just a damn dolphin or something, but yeah. Screw sharks and the evolutionary train they rode in on!
that would not be a good idea
having to keep changing DC so fast
I'm telling you: The Denver Broncos are an Irish Mob family.
"WTF" By Zappa. 1/5/09
I can deal with bears....sharks on the other hand.......of course, I am not talking about if I were menstrual(I’m a guy so that isn’t it), but yeah. I can deal with bears if my arm or something was bleedin’, but sharks? I’ll pass on those. The worst feeling in the world is to be out in the surf and feel something very large brush up against your leg as you were alone waiting for your next wave. I don’t think I’ve gone out past waist deep in the ocean since. lol It was probably just a damn dolphin or something, but yeah. Screw sharks and the evolutionary train they rode in on!
Is Bowlen Irish?
"If you don't know where your going you might find yourself somplace else."
by BroncoJoe87 on Jan 11, 2009 10:47 PM MST up reply actions
I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE HOW HE DEVELOPS ADAM BERGEN!!!
AND ADAM BERGEN IS SUCH A HUGE PIECE OF OUR PUZZLE THAT WE HAVE TO WRITE ABOUT HIM IN ALL CAPS!!!
"WTF" By Zappa. 1/5/09
I can deal with bears....sharks on the other hand.......of course, I am not talking about if I were menstrual(I’m a guy so that isn’t it), but yeah. I can deal with bears if my arm or something was bleedin’, but sharks? I’ll pass on those. The worst feeling in the world is to be out in the surf and feel something very large brush up against your leg as you were alone waiting for your next wave. I don’t think I’ve gone out past waist deep in the ocean since. lol It was probably just a damn dolphin or something, but yeah. Screw sharks and the evolutionary train they rode in on!
We get two, two...
Two coaches for one! Don’t underestimate Dom Capers. I wanted a young coach, done. This also sets the stage for serious defensive changes. Probably 3-4. Spagnuolo did not impress me scheme-wise today. We still need personnel on D to really make a difference. If you’re going to fire Shanahan, you might as well go young. I did not want a 50-something in here. Go Broncos!
"Be not like dumb-driven cattle...."
Mke Nolan
Adam Schefter on nfl.com is reporting that the new DC will be Mike Nolan. Anyone have anything definitive?
Here we go again...
"WTF" By Zappa. 1/5/09
I can deal with bears....sharks on the other hand.......of course, I am not talking about if I were menstrual(I’m a guy so that isn’t it), but yeah. I can deal with bears if my arm or something was bleedin’, but sharks? I’ll pass on those. The worst feeling in the world is to be out in the surf and feel something very large brush up against your leg as you were alone waiting for your next wave. I don’t think I’ve gone out past waist deep in the ocean since. lol It was probably just a damn dolphin or something, but yeah. Screw sharks and the evolutionary train they rode in on!
According to Wikipedia (more trustworthy than E*PN)
He already is the DC.
"WTF" By Zappa. 1/5/09
I can deal with bears....sharks on the other hand.......of course, I am not talking about if I were menstrual(I’m a guy so that isn’t it), but yeah. I can deal with bears if my arm or something was bleedin’, but sharks? I’ll pass on those. The worst feeling in the world is to be out in the surf and feel something very large brush up against your leg as you were alone waiting for your next wave. I don’t think I’ve gone out past waist deep in the ocean since. lol It was probably just a damn dolphin or something, but yeah. Screw sharks and the evolutionary train they rode in on!
No, I didn't edit it to say that.
I promise.
"WTF" By Zappa. 1/5/09
I can deal with bears....sharks on the other hand.......of course, I am not talking about if I were menstrual(I’m a guy so that isn’t it), but yeah. I can deal with bears if my arm or something was bleedin’, but sharks? I’ll pass on those. The worst feeling in the world is to be out in the surf and feel something very large brush up against your leg as you were alone waiting for your next wave. I don’t think I’ve gone out past waist deep in the ocean since. lol It was probably just a damn dolphin or something, but yeah. Screw sharks and the evolutionary train they rode in on!
Wow, can't believe they already say that at the end... haha
I will like this move though, better than Capers…
Blech
I dislike this choice, and I refuse to call him ‘Mac Daddy". Let’s hope the kiddo can get it done.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
After mulling it over
I think this is a good hire because I won’t have to hear “Spags” for a long time.
Josh McDaniels, aka
Big Mac
Mac Daddy
Denver McBroncos Head Coach
Josh Kosh B’Gosh (‘cause he’s so young)
any others? Let’s get ’em all out now…
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
Capers
If the DC is Capers, his past success or failure as a HC has very little to do with him as a DC. Dick Lebeau (spelling) sucked as a HC but the last time I checked his defense was stll playing, and were tops in all categories during the regular season.
As a DC...
Capers was actually very good. Even as a HC his defenses were good. It was his offenses that sucked. Houston set the NFL record for sacks allowed.
by SlowWhiteGuy on Jan 11, 2009 10:39 PM MST up reply actions
And all we need
with this offense is some decent ST play and just a defense with ANY consistency and ANY level of talent. Just put all the MHR grandmothers out there on D and let’s go get some SB RINGS!
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
I'm willing to give the guys a chance.
I really just don’t see the logic in firing Shanahan and replacing him with this guy. But, it is what it is, and of course I will support him. Here’s to 19-0 maybe baby!
“Mr. McDaniels, have you ever been to La La Land? Let me introduce you to a few people…”
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
"I can see clearly now the rain is gone"
That makes sense, and you’ve said it before. Thanks.
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
Lebron For DC!
Cause he’s been drinking ViatminWater and it has Antioxidents.
I Promise You One Thing. A Lot Of Good Will Come Outta From This.
You Will Never See Anyone Type On The Message Boards As Much As I Will For The Rest of This Season .
You Will Never See Anyone Push and Root For His Team As Hard As I Will For The Rest of This Season.
And You Will Never See Another Team Fight Tougher and Harder Than Louisville Will In the Big East For The Rest of This Season.
God Bless.
by AllinWithMyCards on Jan 11, 2009 10:44 PM MST reply actions
Nice...
bring in the suit
"(Royal) caught 9 balls for 146 yards and had DeAngelo Hall wishing he was inside with Michael Vick" - MJD Yahoo Sports Blog
Yep
I would accept that. Give em 2-3 years see if it sticks.
I Promise You One Thing. A Lot Of Good Will Come Outta From This.
You Will Never See Anyone Type On The Message Boards As Much As I Will For The Rest of This Season .
You Will Never See Anyone Push and Root For His Team As Hard As I Will For The Rest of This Season.
And You Will Never See Another Team Fight Tougher and Harder Than Louisville Will In the Big East For The Rest of This Season.
God Bless.
by AllinWithMyCards on Jan 11, 2009 10:46 PM MST up reply actions
Suit is up there with cowbell.
I just hope McD doesn’t rock the sleeveless hoodie.
"WTF" By Zappa. 1/5/09
I can deal with bears....sharks on the other hand.......of course, I am not talking about if I were menstrual(I’m a guy so that isn’t it), but yeah. I can deal with bears if my arm or something was bleedin’, but sharks? I’ll pass on those. The worst feeling in the world is to be out in the surf and feel something very large brush up against your leg as you were alone waiting for your next wave. I don’t think I’ve gone out past waist deep in the ocean since. lol It was probably just a damn dolphin or something, but yeah. Screw sharks and the evolutionary train they rode in on!
by papigrande on Jan 11, 2009 10:48 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs
Two great points papi...
rec’d
"(Royal) caught 9 balls for 146 yards and had DeAngelo Hall wishing he was inside with Michael Vick" - MJD Yahoo Sports Blog
Soon to be known as
The Broncos"Mickey" D
And to those of you who are sensitive about such things, that wasn’t a racial slur. McMuch. JK
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
A few more suits and the Mafioso
image will be complete. Along with the Secret Service. I like it! Will McDaniels cit off the sleeves of his Pierre Cardin suit?
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
New Broncos coach- Little Mac?
"WTF" By Zappa. 1/5/09
I can deal with bears....sharks on the other hand.......of course, I am not talking about if I were menstrual(I’m a guy so that isn’t it), but yeah. I can deal with bears if my arm or something was bleedin’, but sharks? I’ll pass on those. The worst feeling in the world is to be out in the surf and feel something very large brush up against your leg as you were alone waiting for your next wave. I don’t think I’ve gone out past waist deep in the ocean since. lol It was probably just a damn dolphin or something, but yeah. Screw sharks and the evolutionary train they rode in on!
LOL.
I Promise You One Thing. A Lot Of Good Will Come Outta From This.
You Will Never See Anyone Type On The Message Boards As Much As I Will For The Rest of This Season .
You Will Never See Anyone Push and Root For His Team As Hard As I Will For The Rest of This Season.
And You Will Never See Another Team Fight Tougher and Harder Than Louisville Will In the Big East For The Rest of This Season.
God Bless.
by AllinWithMyCards on Jan 11, 2009 10:48 PM MST up reply actions
Kinda Looks like Romeo Crenel and Brady Quinn
I Promise You One Thing. A Lot Of Good Will Come Outta From This.
You Will Never See Anyone Type On The Message Boards As Much As I Will For The Rest of This Season .
You Will Never See Anyone Push and Root For His Team As Hard As I Will For The Rest of This Season.
And You Will Never See Another Team Fight Tougher and Harder Than Louisville Will In the Big East For The Rest of This Season.
God Bless.
by AllinWithMyCards on Jan 11, 2009 10:49 PM MST up reply actions
I hate this stupid meme
but +1 because that’s pretty epic.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 11, 2009 10:48 PM MST up reply actions
You win.
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
Little Mac in Training...
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 11, 2009 10:49 PM MST up reply actions
No....
that’s Phyllis Rivers in the pink.
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
Note the wild-eyed look on his face.
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
Just solidifies my like for McDaniels
Here is a quote from the N.Y. Times story posted earlier:
"When he got the job, he really took the reins," center Dan Koppen said. "It’s not about age. It’s about respect, and the guys have that for him. He feels the game out for what it is and does what’s working."
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/30/sports/football/30patriots.html?_r=1&ref=football
Good hire.
Dont forget, if Tony Dungy retires, maybe McDaniels go there instead of here and we’re stucking taking Spags who in my mind, would hurt this team. We needed an offensive HC. And we got the best candidate out there. You can’t over focus on the d.
My 2009 cuts/trades/etc: Prater, Hall, Young, McCree, Maneul, T. Bell, B. Bailey, C. Bailey, Slowik, Englenberger, Winborn, Pittman, Ramsey, Webster. (Subject to Update)
I may be ignorant to how this works, but
I think we have decent talent in the defense. I just think 1 or 2 guys (Nate or Webster) should NOT have been starters, and those young’uns who played the Atlanta game should have been cultivated and coached and they should have had a DC and a scheme worthy of their talents.
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
Okay
I don’t actively follow the discussions on here, but haven’t we mentioned multiple times that the Colts have a deal to hire Jim Caldwell as HC when Dungy retires?
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 11, 2009 11:27 PM MST up reply actions
Ready or not, like him or not...
He’s the coach. Let’s support him.
Now, let’s see what sort of staff he puts together. One of the conditions of interviewing was that the candidate come in with his list of prospective assistants, so it can’t be a surprise to Bowlen who McDaniels wants to hire. It’ll just be a surprise to us.
Let’s hope it’s a pleasant one.
Mastermind,
I agree 100%. Let’s get behind him! The 2009 Broncos are going to shake the NFL…
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
Rumors...
It will be intresting to see what combination of Nolan / Capers, and etc. that he’ll bring in. This is starting to feel like Christmas Eve. Can’t wait for tomorrow. I’m not going to work.
"(Royal) caught 9 balls for 146 yards and had DeAngelo Hall wishing he was inside with Michael Vick" - MJD Yahoo Sports Blog
I think I might ditch school early to come home and blog.
Wait, no I won’t. But I wish I could. And I will agonize over it all day.
"WTF" By Zappa. 1/5/09
I can deal with bears....sharks on the other hand.......of course, I am not talking about if I were menstrual(I’m a guy so that isn’t it), but yeah. I can deal with bears if my arm or something was bleedin’, but sharks? I’ll pass on those. The worst feeling in the world is to be out in the surf and feel something very large brush up against your leg as you were alone waiting for your next wave. I don’t think I’ve gone out past waist deep in the ocean since. lol It was probably just a damn dolphin or something, but yeah. Screw sharks and the evolutionary train they rode in on!
what time is the PC?
"(Royal) caught 9 balls for 146 yards and had DeAngelo Hall wishing he was inside with Michael Vick" - MJD Yahoo Sports Blog
I wish I knew..
Have they announced it yet?
"WTF" By Zappa. 1/5/09
I can deal with bears....sharks on the other hand.......of course, I am not talking about if I were menstrual(I’m a guy so that isn’t it), but yeah. I can deal with bears if my arm or something was bleedin’, but sharks? I’ll pass on those. The worst feeling in the world is to be out in the surf and feel something very large brush up against your leg as you were alone waiting for your next wave. I don’t think I’ve gone out past waist deep in the ocean since. lol It was probably just a damn dolphin or something, but yeah. Screw sharks and the evolutionary train they rode in on!
thought I saw a time posted...
but no idea where. Been on 50 different sites in the last 20 minutes.
"(Royal) caught 9 balls for 146 yards and had DeAngelo Hall wishing he was inside with Michael Vick" - MJD Yahoo Sports Blog
Yea...
finals…
McDaniels was the best option for this team. You CAN NOT overfocus on the defense and possibley have Jeremy Bates not progress with Cutler. McDaniels will watch over both sides of the ball, especially the O, while letting a defensive guy handle the D along with an intelligent GM.
Mac Daddy mackin' out Denver!!!
by broncodude793 on Jan 11, 2009 11:00 PM MST up reply actions
The big advantage of working graveyards
is you’re usually all over the news when it breaks during the day.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 11, 2009 10:58 PM MST up reply actions
Well I am for hope this works out
I loved shanny and thought if we got a Great DC we would be on track again but i’m not the owner and I respect this organization so I will wait and see. Man I can not wait until the next year.. Miss ya Shanny
For the love of the animals. 24
Has anyone seen the venerable Horvil Tiki?
I’ve not seen or heard from him on MHR since before Shanny was let go.
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
I found his website.
"I cannot beleef this guy, I unbeleef this. The new success to shanhan is the mcdanels, is unreal.
he is protogee of the bungholio, the hooded grey mist of the northeast. I cannot beleef this, he is only tadpole where when shanhan was wise old toad. I not know guy, he makey the matt casell world beated but I hope we gets some body who knowed defence you know what I say. We better get some body who know they defence good too. At least consulted for draft guy come on."
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
Sorry, folks.
I needed that.
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
So....
Does Mac keep the zone block scheme? He better keep Dennison, and I say if Dennison stays the ZB stays.
"WTF" By Zappa. 1/5/09
I can deal with bears....sharks on the other hand.......of course, I am not talking about if I were menstrual(I’m a guy so that isn’t it), but yeah. I can deal with bears if my arm or something was bleedin’, but sharks? I’ll pass on those. The worst feeling in the world is to be out in the surf and feel something very large brush up against your leg as you were alone waiting for your next wave. I don’t think I’ve gone out past waist deep in the ocean since. lol It was probably just a damn dolphin or something, but yeah. Screw sharks and the evolutionary train they rode in on!
I think he will keep the scheme.
It works. I really don’t think Bowlen would hire anyone who would regress the team in order to rebuild it in his own image.
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
It seems to me
Like Pat Bowlen did this the right way. He made sure he knew exactly who he wanted and what he would bring and that makes me satisfied with the hire of Josh McDaniels. If Bowlen believes in him, then so do I.
The Adventures of King Royal and Phyllis The Jester
Who is the DC candidate??????
I’ve heard Capers, Nolan, or McDermont?
How about a GM????
McDaniels was the best option for this team. You CAN NOT overfocus on the defense and possibley have Jeremy Bates not progress with Cutler. McDaniels will watch over both sides of the ball, especially the O, while letting a defensive guy handle the D along with an intelligent GM.
Mac Daddy mackin' out Denver!!!
Nolan 99.99% is the DC.
GM- I say Xanders and the Goodmans.
"WTF" By Zappa. 1/5/09
I can deal with bears....sharks on the other hand.......of course, I am not talking about if I were menstrual(I’m a guy so that isn’t it), but yeah. I can deal with bears if my arm or something was bleedin’, but sharks? I’ll pass on those. The worst feeling in the world is to be out in the surf and feel something very large brush up against your leg as you were alone waiting for your next wave. I don’t think I’ve gone out past waist deep in the ocean since. lol It was probably just a damn dolphin or something, but yeah. Screw sharks and the evolutionary train they rode in on!
From Shanny to Mac
We went from a PC to a Mac!
McDaniels was the best option for this team. You CAN NOT overfocus on the defense and possibley have Jeremy Bates not progress with Cutler. McDaniels will watch over both sides of the ball, especially the O, while letting a defensive guy handle the D along with an intelligent GM.
Mac Daddy mackin' out Denver!!!
by broncodude793 on Jan 11, 2009 11:16 PM MST up reply actions
-_-
Not cool.
I am Jack's unbridled optimism.
by A.J. Haefele on Jan 11, 2009 11:17 PM MST up reply actions
where do you see that?
DP and RMN are both reporting that Capers is most likely the DC. Also, RMN reports that players were told Sunday night that Capers is the DC.
I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!
by PosterNutbag on Jan 11, 2009 11:22 PM MST up reply actions
hmmm...
Seems like Nolan’s name came out of nowhere in this discussion.
I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!
by PosterNutbag on Jan 11, 2009 11:26 PM MST up reply actions
Schefter has been on fire lately...
I wouldn’t bet against him.
"(Royal) caught 9 balls for 146 yards and had DeAngelo Hall wishing he was inside with Michael Vick" - MJD Yahoo Sports Blog
Never bet against Shefter!
The man is money, especially when it comes to the Broncos
Owning the Patriots since September 9, 1960
Well...different sources are reporting that Capers is in...Nolan is in...and the Eagles' secondary coach is in?
Maybe they’ll all have a spot shoring up this defense…I’d certainly be okay with that.
I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!
by PosterNutbag on Jan 11, 2009 11:40 PM MST up reply actions
Maybe he had these three names committed before the interview process?
That would explain why he was so impressive. It would also explain the multiple press reports. I wonder if there will be too many cooks in the kitchen? I looked up these guys’ bios and they have not worked together in the past. Can a 32 year old manage two former HCs and settle disputes? Maybe Mac can, 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."
DenverBroncos.com says
that there will be more information today about the McDaniels hiring. Maybe they’ll shed some light on the DC at that time…
"It's all over Fat Man" - Tom Jackson to John Madden 1977 AFC Championship Game
"tough times don't last, tough people do" - Mike "The Mastermind" Shanahan
by DesertBroncoFan on Jan 12, 2009 8:32 AM MST up reply actions
DC
Our defense is not that far away with the people that we have. LB’s (except Nate and Niko) are pretty good. DL – there are a few people there. DB: 3 + good ones. If good people are brought in via trade, FA and the draft, and taught disciplined defensive schemes (similar to Arizona), we can break the top 15 defenses in 1 year. Plus having a stud Tailback will help the D immensely.
Alright, now that I've had time to think about it.
I’m excited about McDonkos as our new HC.
He is experienced far beyond his years and has experience on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball.
I think this will turn out well.
Is it the 2009 football season yet?
I am the eggman...they are the eggman...I am the Mermaid...Goo Goo Gajoob!!!
Of all nights to have down time.
Doesn’t SB nation realize we just got a new HEAD COACH?!?! We have speculations to throw around willy-nilly, damn it!
-Harvey J. Neptune
"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi
Any bets on when
the first grey Broncos hoodie hits the market?
"You're slow. You're not a running back, and you're not a running back for a reason." ---a former mastermind head coach....
Only $75.00. What a bargain! ^^
Gotta love those Official NFL prices! Don’t tell me they can’t afford a CBA. LOL
Win or lose, do it fairly. -- Knute Rockne
by broncosmontana on Jan 12, 2009 7:42 PM MST up reply actions
bigger and tougher
that is what mac needs to bring to this team. the rest is in the details. hammers on d, and power running, baby.
taste my blintzkrieg!
2009-year of the defense.
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