Football Bills contact Shanahan about coach opening

**DaneMcCloud** · 11-18-2009, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billay

No Dane its not a joke. Whens the last team Shannahans team made the playoffs? He's just like Dicky V. All offense ignore the defense.

Dude, his team was in the AFC Championship just a few years ago against the Steelers. With Jake Plummer as QB. The Denver Broncos were number two in total offense just last year.

Their problem was defense and he just wasn't able to solve it the past few seasons. He fired coordinator after coordinator, he drafted, traded and signed defensive players but none of that got him a championship defense. But it wasn't for a lack of effort.

The guy is a high quality NFL coach and he'll succeed somewhere else.

And he certainly made Jay Cutler look to be a much better QB than is actually the case.

Titty Meat · 11-18-2009, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Dude, his team was in the AFC Championship just a few years ago against the Steelers. With Jake Plummer as QB. The Denver Broncos were number two in total offense just last year.

Their problem was defense and he just wasn't able to solve it the past few seasons. He fired coordinator after coordinator, he drafted, traded and signed defensive players but none of that got him a championship defense. But it wasn't for a lack of effort.

The guy is a high quality NFL coach and he'll succeed somewhere else.

2005 4 years ago. Reguardless his defenses have sucked for awhile now yes his offenses were good, I do however question how much is left in the tank. He's coached forever and look at how his teams have finished down the stretch the last few years. Its a fair question Dane. I prefer going for a young coach re-treads don't work that much.

**HemiEd** · 11-18-2009, 04:48 PM

Lets see, Denver ownership owes him many millions of dollars, and Shannahan just finished a bazillion dollar home, so friggin big, it has it's very own bowling alley, located in the Denver area.

I see no reason why he wouldn't want to move to Buffalo.

**DaneMcCloud** · 11-18-2009, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billay

2005 4 years ago. Reguardless his defenses have sucked for awhile now yes his offenses were good, I do however question how much is left in the tank. He's coached forever and look at how his teams have finished down the stretch the last few years. Its a fair question Dane. I prefer going for a young coach re-treads don't work that much.

Well actually, it was just 3 seasons for Shanahan, as he is not coaching this season.

You must also take into consideration the fact that he decided to go young mid-season, benching Plummer in favor of getting Cutler some game experience.

Look, the guy has three Super Bowl rings. He's an offensive mastermind. Do I think it was time for him to leave Denver?

Absolutely.

But he will land on his feet somewhere and he will coach a competitive team.

**HemiEd** · 11-18-2009, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Well actually, it was just 3 seasons for Shanahan, as he is not coaching this season.

You must also take into consideration the fact that he decided to go young mid-season, benching Plummer in favor of getting Cutler some game experience.

Look, the guy has three Super Bowl rings. He's an offensive mastermind. Do I think it was time for him to leave Denver?

Absolutely.

But he will land on his feet somewhere and he will coach a competitive team.

He got two as the Coach of the Broncos, where did the other one come from? Ass't Coach? Player? Just asking, I do not know.

**DaneMcCloud** · 11-18-2009, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HemiEd

He got two as the Coach of the Broncos, where did the other one come from? Ass't Coach? Player? Just asking, I do not know.

Offensive coordinator of the 49ers in 1994.

Pete Carroll was the defensive coordinator of that team.

**HemiEd** · 11-18-2009, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Offensive coordinator of the 49ers in 1994.

Pete Carroll was the defensive coordinator of that team.

Thanks, I knew that, damn memory!

**Gadzooks** · 11-18-2009, 05:29 PM

Kevin Gilbride?!?

I was so happy when Buddy Ryan kicked his ass.

**morphius** · 11-18-2009, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Dude, his team was in the AFC Championship just a few years ago against the Steelers. With Jake Plummer as QB. The Denver Broncos were number two in total offense just last year.

Their problem was defense and he just wasn't able to solve it the past few seasons. He fired coordinator after coordinator, he drafted, traded and signed defensive players but none of that got him a championship defense. But it wasn't for a lack of effort.

The guy is a high quality NFL coach and he'll succeed somewhere else.

And he certainly made Jay Cutler look to be a much better QB than is actually the case.

I think them getting there had more to do with them being in a terrible division that year, and one of the luckiest and worst ref'd playoff games.

Mile High Mania · 11-18-2009, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by morphius

I think them getting there had more to do with them being in a terrible division that year, and one of the luckiest and worst ref'd playoff games.

That's always the answer.

**morphius** · 11-18-2009, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

That's always the answer.

That was a terrible game, all the way around. Sure it was a win, but nothing I would hang my hat on as a great achievement.

**DaneMcCloud** · 11-18-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by morphius

That was a terrible game, all the way around. Sure it was a win, but nothing I would hang my hat on as a great achievement.

Yeah, I'd be pissed if the Chiefs were in the AFC Championship recently as well.

**morphius** · 11-18-2009, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Yeah, I'd be pissed if the Chiefs were in the AFC Championship recently as well.

Actually, I have no doubt if we looked like them in that game that you would be saying what a fluke it was.

Edit - Especially if it was surrounded by the rest of the seasons he had.

kcxiv · 11-25-2009, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by morphius

Actually, I have no doubt if we looked like them in that game that you would be saying what a fluke it was.

Edit - Especially if it was surrounded by the rest of the seasons he had.

Hell, i would have absolutely 0 issues if the Chiefs got into the Championship game on a fluke or a lucky fumble, or a left handed pass by a right handed quarterback.

I would be ****ing jumping for joy.

Mile High Mania · 11-18-2009, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by morphius

That was a terrible game, all the way around. Sure it was a win, but nothing I would hang my hat on as a great achievement.

Ok..

11-18-2009, 04:48 PM	#3
HemiEd Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ozarks Casino cash: $2950564	Lets see, Denver ownership owes him many millions of dollars, and Shannahan just finished a bazillion dollar home, so friggin big, it has it's very own bowling alley, located in the Denver area. I see no reason why he wouldn't want to move to Buffalo.
Posts: 33,535

11-18-2009, 05:29 PM	#8
Gadzooks MFIC Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tromsø, Norway Casino cash: $3819219	Kevin Gilbride?!? I was so happy when Buddy Ryan kicked his ass.
Posts: 7,771