Former Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan continues to be the hottest name in the midseason coaching carousel. A month after being pursued by the Washington Redskins, who still employ a “permanent” head coach, Shanahan has been contacted by a team that doesn’t. The Buffalo Bills, who fired Dick Jauron Tuesday, have contacted Shanahan, reports […]

Jeff Legwold says the Broncos haven’t given up on the zone blocking scheme.  Think situational hybrid.  [DPO] Mike Shanahan has been inducted into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame along with Joe Sakic.  [KDVR.com] Hochstein isn’t the only guard being promoted to first string for the game on Sunday.  [Washington Post] Jim Zorn tells the […]

My power rankings are fittingly named the ‘Tentative Ten’ because every week it’s subject to check, and erratically at that. Also featured is a Rookie, Defensive, and Offensive Player of the Year Watch, and a Coach of the Year Watch. Sorry about no post last week, I was stricken with the swine flu and trust me […]

Part of the fallout resulting from the Broncos‘ decision to fire Mike Shanahan in December is the tumult of rumors regarding where he’ll end up next. The Washington Redskins‘ sluggish start has only expedited the rumor-process, the latest being that owner Dan Syner offered Shanahan the coaching job outright, and Shanny refused. From NFL FanHouse […]

November 19, 2006 is a day that has haunted the Broncos for three seasons. On that fateful night, the 7-2 defending AFC West champion Broncos hosted the 7-2 eventual AFC West champion Chargers at INVESCO Field at Mile High.  The Chargers notched a 35-27 comeback win, engineered by first-year-starting quarterback Philip Rivers, and gained a […]

“From our first meeting I knew [Denver owner Pat] Bowlen made the right decision,” Denver receiver Brandon Stokley said after Sunday’s 23-3 victory in Oakland. “We’re lucky we have him. We’ve all bought into his plan.” Stokley, of course, is referring to rookie head coach Josh McDaniels, and the 11th-year wide receiver isn’t alone his […]

A few weeks ago – the morning of the start of the 2009 season, hours before kickoff in Cincinnati, to be exact – ESPN’s Chris Mortensen ran a report indicating that former Denver Broncos Head Coach Mike Shanahan had intended to cut star wide receiver Brandon Marshall this offseason, had he remained coach.  We were […]

Kyle Orton and Brian Dawkins just don’t know what it means to play in Oaktown.  [DenverBroncos.com] But the Broncos see the tape – this Raiders team is tough.  [Colorado Springs Gazette] Broncos aren’t buying into the 2-0 hype.  “It’s two games,” Dawkins said.  “If we don’t come out to play this week, we’ll be 2-1.”  […]

My power rankings are fittingly named the ‘Tentative Ten’ because every week it’s subject to check, and erratically at that. 1. New York Giants What a defensive line. Chris Canty is injured too. Losing Justin Tuck for the game definitely hurt them but he’ll be back.  The secondary is much better than I thought it […]

Good evening Broncos Nation, how does it feel to be in sole possession of first place in the AFC West? It’s been two days. Hows it feel? Feels great! Makes it easy to breathe this morning! Feels like a song! Makes me want to open up every window in the apartment! Feels good! Feels maybe […]