Shanahan out in Denver

SBXVII · 12-30-2008, 06:55 PM

I say find another position for our current OC and bring in Dennison. Then we have to get crafty with getting rid of Hixon and bringing in Christensen from the Colts. Talk about having a team with coaching talent. !!!

saden1 · 12-30-2008, 06:57 PM

Wow, straight up firing? That's cold...that's a Bronco legend right there.

SBXVII · 12-30-2008, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by GMScud

You read my mind...

You know this move would go a long way in helping Portis get his long runs. lol.

GMScud · 12-30-2008, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SBXVII

You know this move would go a long way in helping Portis get his long runs. lol.

If the O-line coach comes here, can he bring Ryan Clady with him???

SFREDSKIN · 12-30-2008, 07:16 PM

The "Rat" is out!! That's what my Raiders friends call him, cause when he smiles he looks like a RAT.

jamf · 12-30-2008, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SBXVII

Any chance we can raid their coach's and get their O-line coach? lol.

I hope so. Zone blocking anyone?

Paintrain · 12-30-2008, 08:26 PM

Zorn's pressure just got ratcheted up a couple notches. Can you imagine Shanahan, Holmgren and Cowher available next offseason? Snyder is probably trembling in anticipation to make the change!

BrunellMVP? · 12-30-2008, 08:55 PM

spags or cowher the new broncos coach?

30gut · 12-30-2008, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

The National Football Post is reporting this. Link as soon as it comes available.

Dude this is a dream right?
We need to raid their entire coaching staff!
Right their ripe for the plucking an entire staff top to bottom that ran one of
the most explosive WCOs in the league.
Dude, we should make everyone on his staff an offer.

Jim Ryan

Offensive Assistant; born May 18, 1957, Bellmawr, N.J. Linebacker William & Mary 1974-1978. Linebacker Denver Broncos 1979-1988. Pro coach: Joined Broncos in 2005.

Steve Watson

Associate Head Coach; born May 28, 1957, Baltimore. Wide receiver Temple 1975-78. Pro wide receiver Denver 1979-1987. Pro coach: Joined Broncos in 2001.

Pat McPherson

Tight Ends; born April 15, 1969, Santa Clara, Calif. Linebacker Santa Clara 1991-92. No pro playing experience. Pro coach: Joined Broncos in 1998.

Rick Dennison

Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line; born June 22, 1958, in Kalispell, Mont. Tight end Colorado State 1976-79. Pro linebacker Denver Broncos 1982-1990. Pro coach: Joined Broncos in 1995

Denver Broncos Coaching Staff

Hail to the Redskins · 12-30-2008, 10:08 PM

Anyone else see the the Broncos as the Anti-Redskins? lol

* LOST that glorious Super Bowl to us (with a #17 at the helm!)

* Long-Term Coach (no need to explain the opposite here)

* Above Average Offense (Redskins - Above Average Defense)

* Terrible Defense (Redskins - Terrible Offense)

* Terrible Division - AFC West (Redskins - one of toughest divisions - NFC East)

It's kinda funny he's getting canned... the other night as I watched their game I thought... Imagine if there was the "Bronskins" or "Redscos" where our defense is teamed with their offense...

Super Bowl contender!!

By the way... Zorn recently said that he didn't think he was over his head doing 3 jobs and plans to remain QB coach (with help from Meidt), OC (with help from S Smith) and HC... maybe a new receiver coach, and maybe Buges hangs it up though...

Beemnseven · 12-30-2008, 10:22 PM

The Broncos defense has been gashed all year, and with Shanahan in full control of personnel, the blame had to go somewhere. Looks like the Broncos' offense has a formidable trio of players with Cutler, Royal, and Marshall though.

He won't have trouble finding another job. I could see him in Kansas City if their new front office is done with Herman Edwards.

Beemnseven · 12-30-2008, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Paintrain

Zorn's pressure just got ratcheted up a couple notches. Can you imagine Shanahan, Holmgren and Cowher available next offseason? Snyder is probably trembling in anticipation to make the change!

Man, you're not kidding. This would be an entirely new level of restraint from Lil' Danny if he can resist the urge.

DynamiteRave · 12-30-2008, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Miller101

OC!?!?!? How about HC?

There's already a thread on ExtremeSkins (I got desperate while WP was down) saying that we should fire Zorn and hire Shanahan.

tryfuhl · 12-30-2008, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Miller101

No Way!!! He's been there forever! I know he hasn't been winning to many games lately, but the talent that he has is a good reason why. I mean, his linebacker corps just SUCKS! Its worse then Detroit's! He hasn't had a Running back since Clinton Portis left and he's only just gotten a quarterback in Jay Cutler!

If this is true, Denver is dumb................................and I did not see it coming!

Yeah well he's the one that makes personnel decisions... errr, made

GMScud · 12-31-2008, 12:21 AM

King Speculator AKA Dr. Rumor Monger AKA Mike Florio of PFT posted this nugget a little while ago. I wouldn't put much into it yet, but still interesting.

SHANAHAN HAS SOMETHING UP HIS SLEEVE?

Posted by Mike Florio on December 30, 2008, 7:51 p.m.

The immediate speculation in some league circles when word broke of the termination of long-time Broncos coach Mike Shanahan is that Shanahan has something else cooking, and that he forced his firing by refusing to agree to changes that owner Pat Bowlen wants to make.
According to Jeff Legwold of the Rocky Mountain News, part of that speculation is right on the money.
Per Legwold, Shanahan was fired because he refused to fire defensive coordinator Bob Slowik, whose unit surrendered 52 points in a Week Seventeen loss to the Chargers.
Said Bowlen, in a release issued by the team: “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.
“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.”
So if Shanahan wanted to get out of town because he has something else cooking, what might it be?
Believe it or not, there’s speculation that Shanahan is trying to position himself for the Chargers job.
What’s that, you say? The Chargers are in the playoffs and they’ve made it clear that Norv Turner is coming back as head coach?
That was our reaction, too. But a highly-placed league source suspects that something is happening with Shanahan and San Diego.
In our book, it’s almost as unlikely as Shanahan coaching the Raiders. But we’ll continue to keep our eyes peeled on this one.

12-30-2008, 06:55 PM	#16
SBXVII Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 7,766	Re: Shanahan out in Denver I say find another position for our current OC and bring in Dennison. Then we have to get crafty with getting rid of Hixon and bringing in Christensen from the Colts. Talk about having a team with coaching talent. !!!

12-30-2008, 07:16 PM	#20
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: Shanahan out in Denver The "Rat" is out!! That's what my Raiders friends call him, cause when he smiles he looks like a RAT. __________________ Joe Gibbs- The best coach of all time, Lombardi trophy should be renamed Gibbs. Art Monk- Art was like an OL playing WR, doing the dirty work and not getting the glory. Darrell Green- Best DB ever. Purveyor of fine Filth

12-30-2008, 08:26 PM	#22
Paintrain Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Age: 54 Posts: 5,006	Re: Shanahan out in Denver Zorn's pressure just got ratcheted up a couple notches. Can you imagine Shanahan, Holmgren and Cowher available next offseason? Snyder is probably trembling in anticipation to make the change! __________________ Paintrain's Redskins Fandom 1981-2014 I'm not dead but this team is dead to me...but now that McCloughan is here they may have new life! Jay Gruden = Zorny McSpurrier Kirk Cousins = Next Grossman

12-30-2008, 08:55 PM	#23
BrunellMVP? Impact Rookie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 726	Re: Shanahan out in Denver spags or cowher the new broncos coach? __________________ in writing these daily letters and trying to make them interesting it is always possible that some sentiment may occur which has not received the severe and deliberate scrutiny and reconsideration which should attach to a State Paper. - Churchill

12-30-2008, 10:08 PM	#25
Hail to the Redskins The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,687	Re: Shanahan out in Denver Anyone else see the the Broncos as the Anti-Redskins? lol * LOST that glorious Super Bowl to us (with a #17 at the helm!) * Long-Term Coach (no need to explain the opposite here) * Above Average Offense (Redskins - Above Average Defense) * Terrible Defense (Redskins - Terrible Offense) * Terrible Division - AFC West (Redskins - one of toughest divisions - NFC East) It's kinda funny he's getting canned... the other night as I watched their game I thought... Imagine if there was the "Bronskins" or "Redscos" where our defense is teamed with their offense... Super Bowl contender!! By the way... Zorn recently said that he didn't think he was over his head doing 3 jobs and plans to remain QB coach (with help from Meidt), OC (with help from S Smith) and HC... maybe a new receiver coach, and maybe Buges hangs it up though... __________________ “Sometimes it is not enough to our best; we must do what is required.” - Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965)

12-30-2008, 06:57 PM	#17
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: Shanahan out in Denver Wow, straight up firing? That's cold...that's a Bronco legend right there. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

12-30-2008, 10:22 PM	#26
Beemnseven Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Age: 50 Posts: 5,311	Re: Shanahan out in Denver The Broncos defense has been gashed all year, and with Shanahan in full control of personnel, the blame had to go somewhere. Looks like the Broncos' offense has a formidable trio of players with Cutler, Royal, and Marshall though. He won't have trouble finding another job. I could see him in Kansas City if their new front office is done with Herman Edwards. Last edited by Beemnseven; 12-30-2008 at 10:46 PM.

12-31-2008, 12:21 AM	#30
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 12,626	Re: Shanahan out in Denver King Speculator AKA Dr. Rumor Monger AKA Mike Florio of PFT posted this nugget a little while ago. I wouldn't put much into it yet, but still interesting. SHANAHAN HAS SOMETHING UP HIS SLEEVE? Posted by Mike Florio on December 30, 2008, 7:51 p.m. The immediate speculation in some league circles when word broke of the termination of long-time Broncos coach Mike Shanahan is that Shanahan has something else cooking, and that he forced his firing by refusing to agree to changes that owner Pat Bowlen wants to make. According to Jeff Legwold of the Rocky Mountain News, part of that speculation is right on the money. Per Legwold, Shanahan was fired because he refused to fire defensive coordinator Bob Slowik, whose unit surrendered 52 points in a Week Seventeen loss to the Chargers. Said Bowlen, in a release issued by the team: “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. “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.” So if Shanahan wanted to get out of town because he has something else cooking, what might it be? Believe it or not, there’s speculation that Shanahan is trying to position himself for the Chargers job. What’s that, you say? The Chargers are in the playoffs and they’ve made it clear that Norv Turner is coming back as head coach? That was our reaction, too. But a highly-placed league source suspects that something is happening with Shanahan and San Diego. In our book, it’s almost as unlikely as Shanahan coaching the Raiders. But we’ll continue to keep our eyes peeled on this one. __________________ Tardy

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