I think we’re in for an interesting season in ‘08. A season we might entitle: MIKE’S BIG SHOW. Cause in my opinion, the outcome of this season is going to have a major influence on the future of my favorite Broncos coach, Mike Shanahan. Yes, the news has been full of talk about his firing […]
Posted Tue Mar 18th by Monty
Two great articles detailing Broncos owner Pat Bowlen‘s opinion on the Ted Sundquist/Mike Shanahan situation. We’ll start with the RMN, where Bowlen says that the relationship between the GM and Coach was hardly functional at all, and a change had to be made. [Rocky Mountain News] Bowlen talks about these changes in more depth, specifically […]
Posted Fri Mar 14th by Monty
Great read about life at the top for Mike Shanahan, and what the recent firings mean for the Broncos organization. The bottom line (figuratively, and literally in this article) – “Whatever happens, it’s going to be Shanahan’s way. It’s worked before.” [Denver Post – Photo Courtesy] Meanwhile, Shanahan is still taking some pointed criticism for […]
Riddle me this, batman, how exactly does a Head Coach fire a GM? I ask this question because in 99% of the organizations around the NFL the position of GM is above the position of Head Coach. So, for example, in San Diego it was the GM that fired Schottenheimer not the other way around. […]
Posted Thu Mar 13th by Monty
Mike Kizla at the Denver Post tells us some of the stuff that happened behind the scenes, and tells us the writing was on the wall. [Denver Post] Is Mike Shanahan slipping into a mad scientist role? [Thin Air] Some Broncos fans aren’t surprised at all. [The Beat] Jason Elam is back in the country, […]
Posted Wed Mar 12th by Monty
“I had envisioned myself being general manager of the Denver Broncos my entire working life and really thought that would happen. So for it to end this way, I’m very disappointed.†The shocking news that came earlier tonight was just as much a surprise to the man it involved as it was to the rest […]
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 […]
Posted Tue Mar 4th by Monty
With the New England Patriots “Spygate” charges stealing the NFL headlines as of late, any hint or indication of spying or cheating in the NFL is taken as seriously as possible. Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan was casually accused of cheating in a September Yahoo! Sports article, and is now lashing back at the […]
Posted Wed Feb 27th by Monty
Matt Mosley, former Dallas Cowboys beat writer and current NFL blogger for ESPN, reports that his recent conversations with sources inside the Cowboys organization indicate that the team is still interested in obtaining the services of Javon Walker (full story). However, a trade might not be likely. The Broncos would like to move Walker in […]
Posted Tue Nov 13th by Monty
Win a game, get nominated. Pretty simple, right? Three Broncos are nominated for four awards this week after the Broncos took care of business. Selvin Young is nominated for both the Diet Pepsie Rookie of the Week Award, as well as the FedEx Ground Player of the Week. Young scored his first career touchdown and […]
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Published on 03/18/2008 at Tue Mar 18 14:38. 7 Comments
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