Posted Wed Mar 12th by Monty
Ted Sundquist, General Manager of the Broncos since 2002, has departed as GM of the Denver Broncos, the team’s official site reports.
Head Coach Mike Shanahan said, “I am grateful to Ted for all his hard work and efforts on behalf of the Broncos for the past 16 years. Now is the time for our organization to move forward and look at new directions. We are prepared to do so, starting with our ongoing draft planning, and along with continuing preparations for our mini-camps and training camp.â€
Director of Player Personnel Jim Goodman and Assistant General Manager Jeff Goodman each will have more prominent roles in football operations, while Joe Ellis, recently named as Chief Operating Officer of the Broncos, will assist on operational and administrative issues related to football.
Sundquist had the title of General Manager, but as most fans are aware, Head Coach Mike Shanahan has the final say on virtually all personnel and coaching decisions.
First question’s first: was this Sundquist’s decision or was he relieved of his duties?
I am simply floored by this move, especially this close to April’s draft. Goodman Jr.’s promotion last month definitely seems more relevant now, but even then I would have never guessed that Sundquist would be out the door.
Published on 03/12/2008 at Wed Mar 12 18:16.
Tagged: Mike Shanahan,Ted Sundquist.