...and just like that the Rich Scangarello era has ended in Denver.

What was billed at season’s start as a promising infusion of the Kubiak/Shanahan scheme into Denver’s offense turned out to be much ado about not a lot of offense. During his time in Denver, Scangarello’s offense was 28th in the league in points and yards, 29th in 1st downs, 28th in passing yards, and last in passing touchdowns.

While his firing was unexpected, it’s hard to be surprised that Scangarello’s tenure with the Broncos came to such a swift end. I didn’t want to jump on Scangarello for calling plays that made me scratch my head and scream at my television, but I knew after the game in Kansas City, when he asked his rookie QB to throw it 40 times in the snow, that change might not be such a far-fetched idea.

...and you thought this part offseason was going to be boring.

With promising young talent on the offensive side of the ball, it’s going to be fun to see how last year’s anemic offense blossoms into what we all know it can be with Drew Lock under center. Now we just have to wait all offseason to see it.

HORSE TRACKS

Broncos Fire OC Rich Scangarello After One Season – CBS Denver
Broncos offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello is one and done as the team’s offensive coordinator.

Broncos will reportedly hire ex-Giants head coach Pat Shurmur as offensive coordinator - CBSSports.com
The Broncos are Shurmur's top choice

Broncos replace OC Rich Scangarello with Pat Shurmur - NFL.com
Drew Lock will have a new play-caller next season. The Denver Broncos fired offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello after one season and are expected to hire ex-Giants coach Pat Shurmur.

Broncos fire OC Rich Scangarello, turn to Pat Shurmur
The Broncos have fired OC Rich Scangarello, and sources confirmed to ESPN that Pat Shurmur will be hired to take over.

Sacco Sez: The Hall of Fame case for Dan Reeves
Broncos Team Historian Jim Saccomano shares his memories from Dan Reeves' time as the Broncos' head coach, whom he believes should be in the Hall of Fame.

Browns hiring Kevin Stefanski as next head coach - NFL.com
The Browns are planning to hire Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski as their new head coach, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday morning.

Giants hiring Dolphins DC Patrick Graham as their DC - NFL.com
Joe Judge has landed the first member of his coaching staff in East Rutherford. The New York Giants are hiring Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Patrick Graham in the same capacity.

Bill O'Brien explains thinking behind FG call, fake punt - NFL.com
For a quarter, it looked as if this would be the weekend of stunning playoff upsets. Two fateful decisions made in Kansas City by Houston Texans coach Bill O'Brien ensured that would not be the case.

Ravens' Marlon Humphrey stands by idea team choked
Ravens defensive back Marlon Humphrey is standing by his statement that the team chokes in the playoffs.

Jimmy Johnson to be part of Hall of Fame's centennial class
Jimmy Johnson, who coached the Cowboys to two Super Bowl championships in the 1990s, has been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, joining fellow coach Bill Cowher.

Chiefs shatter records in comeback vs. Texans
The Chiefs beat the Texans 51-31 on Sunday, becoming the first team in postseason history to win by 20 points after trailing by at least 20.