Shannahan is Fired

[Mile High Mania]

I haven't logged on to the Mane just because I don't have time for the insanity...

I can see both sides to fan reaction, but some folks are just too scared (or irrational) to think that maybe, just maybe... there is another coach that could come in and do well. Broncos' fans have become spoiled a bit, we've become used to 'competing' each year, whether it was real or not... Denver rarely had a losing record and they always seemed to be in the hunt for the divisional title.

That's not to suggest they were annual threats to win the SB, they were not... but, it's been a while since Denver fans have had to suffer through seasons like those of KC, DET, CLE, etc. Know what I mean?

Even prior to Shanahan, the Broncos under Reeves were always competitive.

Many fans see Shanahan as the only guy that can coach this team and I understand that, but as I get older, I think I get a little wiser and while they have been competitive and rarely have a losing record... it's been 10 years of frustrating seasons.

10 years of questioning why the defense always has the same issues. Shanahan tried many different ideas and I enjoyed it... I still think he's a great coach, but there comes a time when you have to part ways.

The Broncos are far from being in dire straits because of this, if they do it smart with the GM and HC hirings... the team can still be a contender for the division in 2009. The division is weak and in the NFL, things can turn around fast.

Some Denver fans need to have their 48 hour (maybe longer) mourning and then sit back and realize... while the Shanahan era was greatness, he's not the only guy that has the ability to coach this team well and get back into the playoffs.