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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.

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Published on 12/31/2008 at Wed Dec 31 15:59.   1 Comment
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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 […]

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Published on 12/31/2008 at Wed Dec 31 12:54.   14 Comments
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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 […]

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Published on 12/30/2008 at Tue Dec 30 15:32.   189 Comments
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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, […]

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Published on 12/30/2008 at Tue Dec 30 08:00.   44 Comments
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For the thousands of fans inside of the San Diego Charger’s Qualcomm Stadium it was one of the biggest backhands a fan could ever endure. Denver never could get the upper-hand as San Diego took the reigns and ran with the game. The Chargers didn’t even punt until the third quarter with thirty-seven seconds left. […]

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Published on 12/28/2008 at Sun Dec 28 22:26.   66 Comments
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The Denver Broncos officially added running backs Cory Boyd and Alex Haynes to the active roster Tuesday, a day after putting Selvin Young and P.J. Pope on Injured Reserve. Young and Pope were the sixth and seventh running backs placed on IR this season. I think Boyd has a chance to make some noise, and […]

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Published on 12/23/2008 at Tue Dec 23 17:04.   7 Comments
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Another week, another Broncos running back to the Injured Reserve. Oh wait, this time there’s two. Head Coach Mike Shanahan just announced in his weekly Monday press conference that running backs P.J. Pope and Selvin Young have both been placed on Injured Reserve, ending their respective years with one week left in the regular season […]

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Published on 12/22/2008 at Mon Dec 22 14:05.   15 Comments
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The Denver Broncos (8-7) will appear on Sunday Night Football for the first time this year as they travel to the San Diego Chargers (7-8) in the final week of the regular season. Kickoff is set for 6:15pm MST. It’s effectively a playoff game for the two teams – the winner will be AFC West […]

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Published on 12/22/2008 at Mon Dec 22 13:01.   3 Comments
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Fans knew from the start of the game, that the season could fall apart at the conclusion of this game. The Buffalo Bills represented a team, down on their luck, a team that the Denver Broncos should beat on paper. However, this has been the death certificate for the Broncos their entire 2008 season. Denver […]

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Published on 12/21/2008 at Sun Dec 21 18:08.   46 Comments
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NFL.com has the announcement up as to who made the Pro Bowl this year.  Of the Broncos, Jay Cutler made it along with Brandon Marshall.  That’s right, no Ryan Clady.  Our standout rookie left tackle didn’t get a nod.  In his place are Joe Thomas (as expected), Jason Peters, and Michael Roos.  The Roos selection […]

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Published on 12/16/2008 at Tue Dec 16 16:38.   16 Comments
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