January 2, 2009 6:46 AM
Who's next for the Broncos - Cowher out of the picture?
Bill Cowher's name seems to have fallen off the Broncos radar screen in favor of a humber of well-regarded young coordinators and Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops.
Jeff Legwold reports:
The Broncos moved quickly on New Year's Day, locking up interviews with three NFL assistants as well as making a preliminary move to contact University of Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops.The Broncos have finalized meetings with New York Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, newly named Tampa Bay defensive coordinator and former secondary coach Raheem Morris and New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.
Spagnuolo will be the first to interview for the Broncos job since Mike Shanahan was fired Tuesday, with a meeting set for Saturday with Broncos officials.
Morris, who Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden recently promoted to replace the departed Monte Kiffin to run Tampa Bay's defense, will meet with the Broncos on Monday.
Also Thursday, the Broncos made preliminary moves toward Stoops, whose team will play Thursday in the Bowl Championship Series title game in Miami.
Earlier, Legwold wrote about Cowher:
When the search for Shanahan's replacement does begin, the name generating the biggest buzz around the league is former Pittsburgh Steelers coach and current CBS analyst Bill Cowher.But NFL teams say Cowher has made it clear he wants control over a team's football operations to go with a salary in the top three among coaches in the league (pushing him beyond $6 million a year). That means the Broncos almost certainly would look in another direction.
Would a young coordinator fit the Broncos' needs? Would it be a mistake not to consider Cowher? Could Stoops buck the trend of college coaches failing in the NFL?
December 30, 2008
4:15 PM
The Gipper writes:
What the heck took so long?
December 30, 2008
4:31 PM
history buff writes:
Kubiak?
December 30, 2008
4:45 PM
am 760 writes:
Not sure if Kubs would want to leave Texas, but I wouldn't mind him. What about Cowher? Definately not elway.
December 30, 2008
4:57 PM
Andy writes:
I think if Bowlen wanted a change, he'd be going after a defensive guy. The offense was pretty damn good this year. It wouldn't take a genius offensive coordinator to win with the personnel in place now. The D needs a major overhaul.
December 30, 2008
4:58 PM
Fan writes:
Mike Shanahan was an outspoken liberal who needed to go. Now Bolen can begin rebuilding the team to have more traditional conservative values. You simply cannot win football games when Shanny, Cutler, Bell and Bailey are wrong about abortion, Iraq and special rights for gays.
Let the housecleaning begin! next, let's dump Cutler, bailey and Bell...
December 30, 2008
4:59 PM
Chuck L Head writes:
Did you ever notice that the offensive production seemed to tail off AFTER Kubiak left? He was running the offense as a player-coach when Elway was getting the glory.
Defense is another matter. Okay, 7 RB's went to IR, but that had nothing to do with D.
Replacements?
- Holmgren has made it clear he's out for the next year.
- Cowher has the fire in his belly.
- Singletary would be a fresh face and voice within the organization. Disciplined, respected, and played the game with passion.
- What is Lovie Smith's contract status? A good man that has not got the respect deserved.
We don't need another Son of a Bum.
December 30, 2008
5:02 PM
Iceman7 writes:
My vote is for "Pete Carroll"
December 30, 2008
5:03 PM
Ben-Former football stud writes:
Shanny knows football. I would have given him a year to clean house if need be (defensive coaches) and then maybe. Who else are they going to get... Cowher? Shanny is one Super Bowl win up on him. Oh well, as the world turns.
December 30, 2008
5:05 PM
Broncofan in SanDiego writes:
Elway would probably be many fans' sentimental favorite; I personally think Cowher would be the best fit here. Kubiak is a great coach in his own right, but I would definitely like to see someone a little more defensive minded. It would be nice to see some more fire on the sideline and I think Cowher definitely brings that.
December 30, 2008
5:06 PM
Broncos Fan writes:
This has got to be the most ignorant thing I have heard in a while - Really, truly ignorant in every sense of the word. -
Mike Shanahan was an outspoken liberal who needed to go. Now Bolen can begin rebuilding the team to have more traditional conservative values. You simply cannot win football games when Shanny, Cutler, Bell and Bailey are wrong about abortion, Iraq and special rights for gays.
Let the housecleaning begin! next, let's dump Cutler, bailey and Bell...
December 30, 2008
5:08 PM
Jack writes:
Why not Marty?
December 30, 2008
5:11 PM
Jack writes:
Why not Marty?
December 30, 2008
5:16 PM
Craig writes:
As a fan of the sport of football you like to see the best coaches and players put in a place where they have the best chance of success, and in my estimation, the Denver Broncos would be foolish not to pursue Steve Spagnuolo of the New York Giants as their next head coach. In Jay Cutler Spagnuolo would be working with a better QB than the one in New York, he'd bring a sound and frankly exciting brand of defense to the Broncos, and he'd have as an owner a patient and knowledgeable one in Pat Bowlen. Imagine what Spagnuolo could do using the Philadelphia style pressure defense, with a couple solid defensive ends in a 4-3, with that altitude sucking the wind out of visiting teams! Hire Spagnuolo and bring in a solid personnel evaluator to help him locate talent and you have the formula for another decade or so of winning football.
December 30, 2008
5:16 PM
NO Cowboy writes:
Denver has never been and I sure as hell hope will never be a joke like Kansas City.
This means- No clowns like Marty, No Cowher, No RETREADS.
The only dinosaur around that might be worth the money is Parcells, and that's a MAYBE.
Time for a fresh start - if I even smell that unimaginative, steer-jawed, saliva-spitting bullet-head Cowher inside the Denver City limits I won't be able to stop puking for a month.
Bold move, Bowlen. You just fired a pretty good coach who's time has come. Now, get out yer' wallet and get creative.
December 30, 2008
5:16 PM
Dave writes:
To those who wanted Mike Gone he's gone now put your money where your mouth is and submit your resume to Mr. Bowlen.
December 30, 2008
5:22 PM
Chris writes:
What about Parcells? We could possibly get him at GM.
December 30, 2008
5:23 PM
John E. writes:
Sorry Dave. Shamaman did a lukewarm job for too many years after riding the bowl wave into jewelry commercials. He is a joke and you should not be such a twit.
December 30, 2008
5:23 PM
troyn writes:
even cowher is a lesser coach, i don't know who the heck he will bring in that will be better than shanahan, but i guess now all the haters can be gleeful at being proved right. God, i hope we don't get another dan reeve's style coach that will handcuff cutler as reeve's did elway. either way i'll be rooting for the team, but now the coach will have a lot to prove to me, mike never had to prove a thing, he was the real deal.
December 30, 2008
5:24 PM
troyn writes:
even cowher is a lesser coach, i don't know who the heck he will bring in that will be better than shanahan, but i guess now all the haters can be gleeful at being proved right. God, i hope we don't get another dan reeve's style coach that will handcuff cutler as reeve's did elway. either way i'll be rooting for the team, but now the coach will have a lot to prove to me, mike never had to prove a thing, he was the real deal.
December 30, 2008
5:24 PM
Truthiness writes:
Hey "Fan," you're a jack-hole. I mean, what you said here:
"Mike Shanahan was an outspoken liberal who needed to go. Now Bolen can begin rebuilding the team to have more traditional conservative values. You simply cannot win football games when Shanny, Cutler, Bell and Bailey are wrong about abortion, Iraq and special rights for gays."
Do you honestly think hiring and firing employees based on their beliefs and values? You DO realize that you CANNOT discriminate the job process based on whether someone's Christian, Jewish, is gay, believes in God, and etc, right? I mean, it's kind of a "LAW" which we in the supposed "Fake America" believe in.
But hey, if you wanna hire and fire based on that, then if I was your boss, I could totally fire you because you're a Christian conservative and I'm not and that's not my belief system. Geez you are a major tool. lol.
Now, as for the Broncos, I say they should hire a Defensive minded coach to fix the defense first. The offense is okay, but needs fine tuning. I think Cowher is a perfect choice for the job.
December 30, 2008
5:26 PM
Truthiness writes:
Hey "Fan," you're a jack-hole. I mean, what you said here:
"Mike Shanahan was an outspoken liberal who needed to go. Now Bolen can begin rebuilding the team to have more traditional conservative values. You simply cannot win football games when Shanny, Cutler, Bell and Bailey are wrong about abortion, Iraq and special rights for gays."
Do you honestly think hiring and firing employees based on their beliefs and values? You DO realize that you CANNOT discriminate the job process based on whether someone's Christian, Jewish, is gay, believes in God, and etc, right? I mean, it's kind of a "LAW" which we in the supposed "Fake America" believe in.
But hey, if you wanna hire and fire based on that, then if I was your boss, I could totally fire you because you're a Christian conservative and I'm not and that's not my belief system. Geez you are a major tool. lol.
Now, as for the Broncos, I say they should hire a Defensive minded coach to fix the defense first. The offense is okay, but needs fine tuning. I think Cowher is a perfect choice for the job.
December 30, 2008
5:27 PM
Truthiness writes:
Hey "Fan," you're a jack-hole. I mean, what you said here:
"Mike Shanahan was an outspoken liberal who needed to go. Now Bolen can begin rebuilding the team to have more traditional conservative values. You simply cannot win football games when Shanny, Cutler, Bell and Bailey are wrong about abortion, Iraq and special rights for gays."
Do you honestly think hiring and firing employees based on their beliefs and values? You DO realize that you CANNOT discriminate the job process based on whether someone's Christian, Jewish, is gay, believes in God, and etc, right? I mean, it's kind of a "LAW" which we in the supposed "Fake America" believe in.
But hey, if you wanna hire and fire based on that, then if I was your boss, I could totally fire you because you're a Christian conservative and I'm not and that's not my belief system. Geez you are a major tool. lol.
Now, as for the Broncos, I say they should hire a Defensive minded coach to fix the defense first. The offense is okay, but needs fine tuning. I think Cowher is a perfect choice for the job.
December 30, 2008
5:31 PM
Broncofan in SanDiego writes:
Elway would probably be many fans' sentimental favorite; I personally think Cowher would be the best fit here. Kubiak is a great coach in his own right, but I would definitely like to see someone a little more defensive minded. It would be nice to see some more fire on the sideline and I think Cowher definitely brings that.
December 30, 2008
5:31 PM
Bill avgerinos writes:
Is "broncos fan" on crack? If not maybe he should start. Just because someong has differnt political views than yourself does not mean that they need to go. Last I checked Cutler led the team to 2nd in overall offence, he was 3rd in the league in passing yards (also set the broncos single season passing record)all without a running game. Ya your right get rid of the bum.
ps does anyone remember how bad Elway was his 1st few seasons as starter? I;m sure "broncos fan" was calling for his head back then as well
December 30, 2008
5:35 PM
bill avgerinos writes:
What's with all these people that want Cutler gone? Hmm lets see, the team was 2nd in offence, Cutler was 3rd in passing (best total in franchise history) and did it as a second year starter with no D and no running game. Does anyone remember how brutal Elway was his 1st few years as starter? If these obviously challenged fans had their way he probably would have been cut after his 3rd year.
December 30, 2008
5:36 PM
Truthiness writes:
Hey "Fan," you're a jack-hole. I mean, what you said here:
"Mike Shanahan was an outspoken liberal who needed to go. Now Bolen can begin rebuilding the team to have more traditional conservative values. You simply cannot win football games when Shanny, Cutler, Bell and Bailey are wrong about abortion, Iraq and special rights for gays."
Do you honestly think hiring and firing employees based on their beliefs and values? You DO realize that you CANNOT discriminate the job process based on whether someone's Christian, Jewish, is gay, believes in God, and etc, right? I mean, it's kind of a "LAW" which we in the supposed "Fake America" believe in.
But hey, if you wanna hire and fire based on that, then if I was your boss, I could totally fire you because you're a Christian conservative and I'm not and that's not my belief system. Geez you are a major tool. lol.
Now, as for the Broncos, I say they should hire a Defensive minded coach to fix the defense first. The offense is okay, but needs fine tuning. I think Cowher is a perfect choice for the job.
December 30, 2008
5:43 PM
Gil writes:
The best thing you can do is select a no name with good football sense to comein. No more retreads. Cowher, How many Super Bowels did he win in how many years? Face it, you also need a sessioned Elway to lead this team. Cutler, he's a head case.
December 30, 2008
5:48 PM
Gil writes:
The best thing you can do is select a no name with good football sense to comein. No more retreads. Cowher, How many Super Bowels did he win in how many years? Face it, you also need a sessioned Elway to lead this team. Cutler, he's a head case, can't perform under presure.
December 30, 2008
5:49 PM
Gil writes:
The best thing you can do is select a no name with good football sense to comein. No more retreads. Cowher, How many Super Bowels did he win in how many years? Face it, you also need a sessioned Elway to lead this team. Cutler, he's a head case, can't perform under presure.
December 30, 2008
5:52 PM
Shaggy writes:
Although I think Cowher would be the right choice he may have a commitment to the Jets?
I have feeling Bowlen already has someone in mind before he let Shanny go.
Not sure if Elway is even interested in the job or if he would be the right choice.
Time will tell.
I agree that the Broncos need a new direction.
How about Dave Logan?
December 30, 2008
6:03 PM
DougH writes:
Note to someone call FAN: I see you couldn't use your real name so everyone would know what a complete stupid moron you are. If anything Shanahan is not and will never be is a "Liberal". You are so stupid you do not know he was campaigning for Bush and inviting Rush Limbaugh to practice.
Please do not disgrace the legitimate contributors to this post with such stupid and moronic non-sense
December 30, 2008
6:56 PM
dave voo doo writes:
Elway! Ohhh Yeahhh!!!
December 30, 2008
7:00 PM
Frank Parry writes:
Please - no Pete Carroll - he was a total wash in the NFL - big crybaby - I like Marty, but I don't like the fit. Spagnuolo sounds like a winner. I also like The Jaw. At any rate Broncos need defense and a good running back. Bell looked good against Chargers - defense simplly couldn't stop Buffalo or SD in the 4th Qtr. Former resident of "CO' still big Bronco fan after many years. Good luck
fparry in MD
December 30, 2008
7:01 PM
bob writes:
Bill parcells - GM
cowher - Head coach
bates - Ocord
December 30, 2008
7:01 PM
Frank Parry writes:
Please - no Pete Carroll - he was a total wash in the NFL - big crybaby - I like Marty, but I don't like the fit. Spagnuolo sounds like a winner. I also like The Jaw. At any rate Broncos need defense and a good running back. Bell looked good against Chargers - defense simplly couldn't stop Buffalo or SD in the 4th Qtr. Former resident of "CO' still big Bronco fan after many years. Bowlen still best owner in the league.Good luck
fparry in MD
December 30, 2008
7:03 PM
bob writes:
Bill parcells - GM
cowher - Head coach
bates - Ocord
December 30, 2008
7:26 PM
treadstone86 writes:
Truthiness....
yes, fan's post was silly, uneducated and boarderline stupid. However, yours was just as bad. No one said anything about Christianity in any post except yours. Saying he is a Christian because he is conservative is a gross generalization. This coming from a Christian who is anti-war in Iraq and pro-gay rights (largely because of my Christianity).
December 30, 2008
7:33 PM
marcus65 writes:
Cowher might be a good fit, but he won't even consider Denver. Whoever Bowlen decides to hire, please don't let it be Marty!!!
December 30, 2008
7:48 PM
URBAN FREAKING MEYER writes:
Urban Meyer!!
The guy has proven to be a great CEO at every school he's been at on the college level. It's time to bring him up and let him do the same thing in the NFL.
He's flat-out a winner and would be better than any of the other "old boys" that would likely get a look (sorry, but keep it moving Holmgren, Schottenheimer, Parcells, Billick, Cowher, et al).
December 30, 2008
8:03 PM
debbie-do writes:
You all have no idea the long term affects of this decision. All the coachs mentioned to replace Shanahan have no qualifications to get the job done. What a waste of time and money. I just can't tell you how disappointed I am in all of this. I don't think anybody can come in and coach any better. What we need are players willing to play. To put their bodies on the line and doing whatever it takes to get the job done. Where are they at?
December 30, 2008
8:03 PM
URBAN FREAKING MEYER writes:
Urban Meyer!!
The guy has proven to be a great CEO at every school he's been at on the college level. It's time to bring him up and let him do the same thing in the NFL.
He's flat-out a winner and would be better than any of the other "old boys" that would likely get a look (sorry, but keep it moving Holmgren, Schottenheimer, Parcells, Billick, Cowher, et al).
December 30, 2008
8:20 PM
Heres the answer writes:
The Broncos need to look at the PATRIOTS or Colt
look for someone who studied under Bill Belechik
or Tony Dungy
There is one more guy they need to look at. The guy under Coughlin with the NY Giants. They are calling him coach in waiting.
December 30, 2008
8:34 PM
foootballfann writes:
I think the new coach should be Dave Logan!!!!!
December 30, 2008
8:36 PM
NO COWHER writes:
NO COWHER! - No Marty - No retreads - no LOSERS! - NO COWHER! - No Marty - No retreads - no LOSERS! - NO COWHER! - No Marty - No retreads - no LOSERS! NO COWHER! - No Marty - No retreads - no LOSERS! -
December 30, 2008
8:38 PM
foootballfann writes:
I think the new coach should be Kubiak or Dave Logan!!!!!
December 30, 2008
8:38 PM
vettech writes:
Fan you are a complete and total MORON. Like football has ANYTHING WHATSOEVER to do with religion, abortion, homosexuality, and Iraq!!
December 30, 2008
8:59 PM
bronco07fan writes:
Should have fired Cutler also, as much as he wants to be Elway he never will be.
December 30, 2008
10:14 PM
bronco09fan writes:
Sorry to burst anyone's bubble, but the troubles at the running back position have a direct correlation to the troubles on defense. Anyone who wants to purchase and read "Football for Dummies" can figure out that the lack of an effective running game will undermine the effectiveness of a defense that relies more on athletic prowess and speed rather than technique and schemes. Not to say that Shanahan hasn't been a total putz when it comes to identifying young defensive talent, but losing seven running backs and all but abandoning the running game put a lot of pressure on an at best shaky Denver defense. Would love to see Cowher come in and take a shot at fixing what has been almost a decade of mediocrity in the home of the greatest football fans on earth.
December 30, 2008
11:03 PM
robert writes:
shanahan was a good coach and evry thing but you can be a good coach all the time it is time for him to go and we should move on and find a good coach. cutler is oveolsly un happy and so are the other players, but they have to deal with it. i think it was the right desighion for bowlin to make and he sould look at some good avalable coachs. evry body says bill cower, but i dont even think he will even go for coaching this year i like gary kewbeiak( i don know haw to spell good) but deffence is need for the denver broncos.
December 30, 2008
11:30 PM
SharpeHOF09 writes:
Broncos have good talent, especially on offense, and continued to underperform every year. Needed a coaching/GM change bad.
If Atlanta, Baltimore, and Miami can win 11 games, Denver should be 13-3 or better with their talent.
I'm tired of losing to the worst teams in the league (KC, Oak, Buff).
December 30, 2008
11:33 PM
SharpeHOF09 writes:
Broncos have good talent, especially on offense, and continued to underperform every year. Needed a coaching/GM change bad.
If Atlanta, Baltimore, and Miami can win 11 games, Denver should be 13-3 or better with their talent.
I'm tired of losing to the worst teams in the league (KC, Oak, Buff).
December 31, 2008
12:27 AM
Zach writes:
Ok the problem wasnt with shanny as a coach. He was an amazing coach and will be missed greatly
The problem was with our GM... Shanahan
Im sure he was told to step down as GM and just be a coach and he said no and was told to go packing.
I like Kubiak or Dave Logan aswell
December 31, 2008
12:31 AM
Zach writes:
Ok the problem wasnt with shanny as a coach. He was an amazing coach and will be missed greatly
The problem was with our GM... Shanahan
Im sure he was told to step down as GM and just be a coach and he said no and was told to go packing.
I like Kubiak or Dave Logan as well
December 31, 2008
7:00 AM
bropous writes:
Who?
Oh, football. Never mind.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz............
December 31, 2008
8:14 AM
mbe writes:
Dave Logan??? Are you kidding???
December 31, 2008
8:34 AM
60s4ever writes:
John Elway as GM.
Dave Logan as Head Coach.
December 31, 2008
8:42 AM
Holier Than Thou writes:
Yes, we Broncos fans should be careful what we wish for. There's another Shanahan in Texas and Bowlen may give in to his Shanahan obsession and bring that one over.
Hopefully, Bowlen would not be so spiteful towards the fans for insisting on his breaking a bad coaching contract. Why do they give these coaches such long term contracts? Does it ever occur to them that a coach might rest on his laurels?
Naturally, a new coach will need more than a year to put together an SB-grade team.
I don't know about the Elway option. On one hand, Elway was a great team captain in his day. On the other hand, he's covered with Shanahan oil. If you want to bring him on, give him a couple years and see what shakes out.
But I believe the best coach is out there. We just don't have his name on the list yet.
December 31, 2008
8:53 AM
John writes:
We need to thank Mike for all he has done in the community and for the football team, but a time for a change was needed. I say bring in Marty Schottenheimer, He know the AFC west, his is a special teams guy,(and we all know we need special teams around here.), he know the defensive world, he likes to run the ball but I think he would leave the offense alone, he brings respect to a ball team and can light a fire under some people. I think Denver could give Marty something he has always wanted, and thats a super bowl win.
December 31, 2008
9:16 AM
Gee writes:
If the Broncos hire Marty Chokeandslimer, I will become a Raiders fan. Bill Cowher is EXACTLY what this team needs - a tough minded, in your face, no country club mentality type of coach. This group of athletes love it here because it is the cushiest job in the NFL. We need some grit.
December 31, 2008
9:54 AM
Shaggy writes:
Bill Cowher wants control of all football operations and has made that clear, that is why the Jets denied him and that is why the Broncos will not hire him. They just went through a failed dictatorship with Shanny.
I still say give Dave Logan a chance if he even wants the job.
December 31, 2008
10:00 AM
No more loser coaches writes:
This is what you get with Martyball.
Run Run Run kick field goal.
make the playoffs then die.
Forget it.
December 31, 2008
12:40 PM
wrxlvr writes:
Cowher would be perfect. We need someone who can turn our D around.
Come on Cowher!
December 31, 2008
1:11 PM
Heres what Bowlen needs writes:
http: //www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/The+Way+We+Hear+It/WWHI/2008/wwhi122908.htm
"1. Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo
The 49-year-old Spagnuolo burst onto the head-coaching radar screen big-time last season following his defense’s impressive performance on the road to a Super Bowl title. The showing by the defense was culminated by its eye-opening effort against New England’s record-breaking offense, which couldn’t have served as a better audition for a head-coaching job"
"2. Vikings assistant head coach/defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier
Considered by most insiders to be the top minority head-coaching candidate, Frazier has earned strong reviews for the job he’s done this season in his second year as the Vikings’ defensive coordinator, overseeing a unit ranked first against the run and sixth overall. He was interviewed by Bill Parcells for the Dolphins’ opening last season and has an impressive winning pedigree.
Prior to joining the Vikings, Frazier served under Tony Dungy in Indianapolis, receiving a Super Bowl ring as a going-away gift. "
3. Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan
4. Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz
Schwartz has earned his spurs, first entering the league as a scout with the Browns in 1993 under Bill Belichick"
5. Panthers offensive coordinator Jeff Davidson"
Bowlen needs to get one of these top prospects.
Cowher is burnt out. Hire him and we are thinking of the past not the future.
December 31, 2008
4:13 PM
Dave writes:
Spagnuolo makes a lot of sense. Rex Ryan does, too. Although unlike Spagnuolo, he leads a 3-4 defense which Denver hasn't used in forever. I wouldn't be surprised if Mangini at least interviews, although he's likely headed to Cleveland.
Dark horse collegiate coaches appear to be Pete Carroll and Bob Stoops. Bowlen is a Sooner alum and has a great relationship with Stoops. And despite their great offenses at USC and OU, both Carrol and Stoops are "defensive" guys.
December 31, 2008
5:06 PM
broncosbabe writes:
I won't really know what to think about Shanny being fired until I know who our new coach is. As for me I'm hoping Cowher! He is more defensive minded and thats what the Broncos need! We have a strong offense (we just need our rb's to stay healthy and be more consistant), this is the perfect place for Bill!
If not, I'm hoping for Spagnuolo, which would be awesome! Or maybe Ron Rivera. Possibly....Marty? Even though he always dies in the playoffs.
Cross your fingers Bill comes to Denver!!
:D
January 1, 2009
6:40 PM
Russ Bell writes:
I'm glad to see some others who like Dave Logan. 9 years in NFL, local CU hero, loves Colorado, knows the Broncos inside out from play-by-play, great people person, has interest in coaching (championship teams for 3 different high schools). He obviously likes Colorado and wants to live here. I say give him a chance. Check his short bio in Wikipedia.
January 3, 2009
10:29 PM
T.Y.W.Kent writes:
I cannoy believe the 'Fan' input. What happened to the Land of the free? I am encouraged by the response of other contributers to this rubbish. It is currently 5am here in Glasgow. I am watching with mounting horror the events unfolding in Gaza. A child has just been the first death in face of the Israli land incursion. Talk about shooting Turkeys in a barrel (yes Sarah, I did notice your fundamental 'values'). We are supposed to be debating sport here. MS's successor has to be totally focused on our blatantly obvious weakness i.e. Defense which needs a total rebuild from top to bottom. Running back may be OK if we can get a couple of players fit and well for a season. I would go for Spagnuola. With our probems at this time an exceptional defense minded head coach is exactly what we need. For my team Glasgow Rangers I would gladly accept a Hitler-loving, gay, serial killer as our centre forward if he could be relied on to score about 30 goals per season especially against our loathed IRA supporting rivals, the great unwashed Glasgow (Dublin???) Celtic (Sellic as they pronounce it) Football Club. They currently have an 8 point lead halfway through our season. Can we make it up? Yes, starting today if we use our game in hand against Invereness away to collect 3 points. Denver need a new start but don't despair. 'We shall return' much quicker than you may think. Take care all of you.
January 4, 2009
8:17 AM
Shannon Sharpe knows his stuff writes:
Shannon Sharpes comment that the Defense is really bad struck home.
This team needs to totally rebuild the defense. Its like a used car thats totally falling apart.
These guys can't play
Boss Bailey- gone
Carl Paymah gone
No safeties
the whole Defensive line except Dummervil- gone
Dj williams- gone
Dre- gets burned
And all those busted draft picks. SIGH
January 5, 2009
10:49 AM
Reality writes:
http: //www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/newstest.aspx?id=4200244
This is a realistic article about our broncos.
AFC West: Bottom Line is that Broncos Were Bad
By Tony Moss, NFL Editor
(Sports Network) - In the end, any objective observer of the Denver Broncos' descent from the brink of the playoffs to 8-8 and out of the postseason money is left with the following hard truth: the 2008 Denver Broncos weren't a playoff-worthy team by a long shot.
'the offense's magic didn't extend to the red-zone all that often."
"The revolving door of running backs in a year when no fewer than six players who garnered backfield carries "
"In all, other than Cutler, his top targets, most of the offensive line and perhaps Bailey (if healthy), there isn't a member of this team whose place on the roster shouldn't be called into serious question"
The whole defense has to be changed. Its going to take time. 2-3 years maybe.
Actually Shanny coached a really bad team to 8-8
which means the man can coach. (too bad he can't build a team)
January 10, 2009
6:43 PM
jason writes:
steve spagnuolo would be perfect i think mostly because the defense was the worst one in the nfl and giants having one of the top 5 defenses in the league he would be a great pick for denver
January 10, 2009
6:44 PM
jason writes:
steve spagnuolo would be perfect i think mostly because the defense was the worst one in the nfl and giants having one of the top 5 defenses in the league he would be a great pick for denver
January 10, 2009
6:45 PM
jason writes:
steve spagnuolo would be perfect i think mostly because the defense was the worst one in the nfl and giants having one of the top 5 defenses in the league he would be a great pick for denver