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Old 01-24-2009, 05:08 PM   #44
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Shanahan would take Cutler over Plummer. He would also take Stafford/Sanchez over Thigpen.
I'm not so sure that's true. Shanahan did decide to bench Cutler for Plummer, but I don't know if he's happy with that decision or if he regrets it. The Broncos were an astounding 40-19 with Plummer as their QB. So far, they are 17-20 with Cutler as their starter. But yes, Sanchez seems like a guy who could be exceptional at a Plummer-type role.

I think Plummer was absolute garbage, but there is no doubt that the Broncos' offense under Plummer was a lot scarier than it was under Cutler. Shanahan's playcalling during the Plummer era was masterful, even if the QB he had was pretty lousy and inconsistent. I don't know that I have ever seen an offense with so much trickery and misdirection in my life. It's interesting that Shanahan had so much success with Elway and Plummer, but limited success with Griese and Cutler--two guys who were more pocket passers than they were guys he can roll out.
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