Football Shannahan is Fired - Page 17

Mr. Arrowhead · 12-30-2008, 04:19 PM

just reported on NFL network

Hootie · 12-30-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by booger

Just passing along what Shefter said. He guarantees Cowher doesn't coach next year and he mentioned not to expect a big name or better put big money hire

Yeah, you never know though...

During the whole Favre saga this offseason...you had Mort and Clayton and all of the talking heads "guaranteeing" this and that...I heard several sound bites of these guys guaranteeing he'd stay retired...

If Cowher gets offered everything he wants and his family gives him the thumbs up, he'll be back...I don't listen to these talking heads...they can steer you in the right direction but guarantees mean nothing.

RodInCanton · 12-30-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by booger

kinda hard to do with Shanny's 20 mil left to payout and the 10 mil or less it will take for BC.

My bet is that Broncos go after a successful D coordinator like Titans Schwartz while leaving the offense to OC's Rick Dennison and Bates. Just a feeling but Bowlen has been embarrassed by this D one too many times and will be looking for a change more on that side of the ball.

**banyon** · 12-30-2008, 05:38 PM

Mile High Mania · 12-30-2008, 05:38 PM

I'm fine with a defensive focus, obviously... I don't need the next coach in Denver to be a big name at all. I just want them to be smart about it.

The Broncos have a nice young foundation on offense and solid pieces on both sides, but the defense really needs focus.

Hootie · 12-30-2008, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

I'm fine with a defensive focus, obviously... I don't need the next coach in Denver to be a big name at all. I just want them to be smart about it.

The Broncos have a nice young foundation on offense and solid pieces on both sides, but the defense really needs focus.

I can't think of anything solid on that defense other than an aging Champ Bailey...but maybe I didn't pay enough attention to Denver this year.

Garcia Bronco · 12-30-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Hootie

I can't think of anything solid on that defense other than an aging Champ Bailey...but maybe I didn't pay enough attention to Denver this year.

DJ Williams
Champ
Wesley Woodyard

booger · 12-30-2008, 05:41 PM

I heard Jim Bates, Larry Coyer( Mr. Outlandish ), and Ray Rhodes have interest if Greg Robinson doesn't beat them to it.

booger · 12-30-2008, 05:42 PM

Oh priest meet our new friend

stick a fork in priest he's done

Mile High Mania · 12-30-2008, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Hootie

I can't think of anything solid on that defense other than an aging Champ Bailey...but maybe I didn't pay enough attention to Denver this year.

There's several young guys with nice promise and who knows... if a defensive minded coach comes in with the right scheme, guys like Thomas, Crowder and Moss may actually lose bust status. Do they really suck or is it Shanahan's inability over the last decade to build defense. There has been zero consistency with the defensive staff and schemes.

sparkky · 12-30-2008, 05:48 PM

I could live with Shanny here. coming here would be just another slap in crazy Al's face. LOL

jettio · 12-30-2008, 05:53 PM

I think Shanny wants some time off and Bowlen and Shanny agree that the gig is up in Bronco-land, and Bowlen firing him is a favor that ensures Shanny a paycheck during his vacation whether it be for a year, two or three.

I think the chances of this being less than amicable or Shanny coaching anywhere else in 2009 or even 2010 are very remote.

**banyon** · 12-30-2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

There's several young guys with nice promise and who knows... if a defensive minded coach comes in with the right scheme, guys like Thomas, Crowder and Moss may actually lose bust status. Do they really suck or is it Shanahan's inability over the last decade to build defense. There has been zero consistency with the defensive staff and schemes.

It got pretty crazy when you guys basically traded for the entire crappy Browns line. That's a move that looks just as crazy in hindsight as it did at the time.

Garcia Bronco · 12-30-2008, 05:54 PM

Supposedly Bowlen had a 5 minute conversation with MS and Cowher was in town yesterday.

complete rumors

Garcia Bronco · 12-30-2008, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by banyon

It got pretty crazy when you guys basically traded for the entire crappy Browns line. That's a move that looks just as crazy in hindsight as it did at the time.

You mean the line that took us to the 3rd rated defense and the AFCCG

**banyon** · 12-30-2008, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

You mean the line that took us to the 3rd rated defense and the AFCCG

If they were so awesome, where did they go?

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12-30-2008, 05:53 PM	#251
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