Opening statement “As everybody in the room is aware, I decided to make an historic change within this organization. I have terminated Mike Shanahan as head coach, and I wish him very well as he goes forward.

If you’re a coaching candidate looking for the best possible situation, the Denver Broncos Head Coaching position is, without a doubt, the best opening available right now. They’re committed to winning and have a terrific owner in Pat Bowlen. If you’re a team without a Head Coach, Mike Shanahan has to be atop your short […]

Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen and former Head Coach Mike Shanahan were both visibly and audibly moved during Wednesday’s press conference, where the two men addressed the media after the announcement that Shanahan has been fired. “I decided to make this change for a number of reasons,” Bowlen said. “I think it was time for […]

The biggest Denver Broncos press conference since John Elway retired will take place at 11 a.m. MST in Dove Valley Headquarters Wednesday. Owner Pat Bowlen will discuss the firing of Head Coach/Executive VP Mike Shanahan, and the Mastermind will take the stand shortly thereafter. We’ll be covering the event live-blog-style, so be sure to join […]

Mike Shanahan has been fired, and Jay Cutler is not happy. Per the Rocky Mountain News: “I’m disappointed, I’m shocked, I’m not happy about it, I’m not pleased with it at all,” Cutler said by phone Tuesday. “We had zero inkling this was going to happen. I didn’t have a clue.” … “I think with […]

Mike Shanahan is no longer the Head Coach of the Denver Broncos. Owner Pat Bowlen announced that he has fired Shanahan, who also serves as Executive Vice President of Football Operations, effective immediately, after an 8-8 season and missing the playoffs for the third straight year. Broncos owner Pat Bowlen issued the following statement: “After […]

So much for enjoying a much-improved 2008 season. After the 2007 season, the Denver Broncos (7-9) drafted 12th overall. After 2008, the Broncos (8-8) will do the same. Thanks to trades made during and before the season, the Broncos have ten total draft choices, in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 5th, 5th, 6th, 6th, […]

Should the Denver Broncos fire defensive coordinator Bob Slowik? Arguments for letting Slowik go: This was the worst defensive performance the Broncos have had in years, and it took place at the most crucial time. The Broncos allowed 52 points in the final piece of an epic late season collapse, losing the AFC West lead […]

UPDATE: Mike Shanahan has been fired. I fully expect Mike Shanahan to be the Head Coach of the Denver Broncos in 2009. Will Pat Bowlen fire him? It’s very unlikely. Bowlen has given him “Coach for Life” status. Will Shanahan resign after missing the playoffs in three straight seasons? Probably not, but at this point, […]

Calling all Southern California Broncos fans – are you going to the Broncos’ regular season finale in San Diego this Sunday?  Because I am, and would love to meet with the fantastic BT readers! Leave a comment here if you’re going to the Denver Broncos – San Diego Chargers Week 17 game and we’ll try […]