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Belichick Is Losing His Boys
On a day when the Patriots wish they were playing in the AFC Divisional Playoffs, they lost two key personnel figures: Scott Pioli and Josh McDaniels to AFC teams. We all know McDaniels is headed to the Broncos to be Mike Shanahan's replacement, which is not an easy task. But does Pioli have it worse, trying to revamp a staggering Chiefs team? Click through to read more.
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A.A.D.Q.: Donks Or Faders?
This is possibly the toughest question for Chiefs fans, and after last night's game I thought it was a good time to revisit it. Which AFC West rival do I hate the most? I hate the Broncos more than than the Raiders, no question about it. Mike Shanahan and Pat ...
Shanahan puts KC rumors to rest
According to Adam Schefter (NFL.com), former Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan has no plans to become the next head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs anytime soon, silencing all the rumors flying around that claimed the
Schefter reiterated that Shanahan has had no contact with the Chiefs ...
Mile-High Disgrace
Normally, I find the college and pro football writings of ESPN.com?s Pat Forde light hearted and entertaining to read. However, after reading today?s article regarding the firing of the Broncos' Mike Shanahan, Mr. Forde might want to stick to the fluff pieces and stay away from the serious ...
Broncos Fire Head Coach Mike Shanahan
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In a shocking turn of events, the Denver Broncos fired head coach Mike Shanahan today. Broncos owner Pat Bowlen issued the following
?After giving this careful consideration, I have concluded that a change in our football operations is ...
Baltimore Ravens: Who should play center?
Who is the better option to play center in Baltimore: veteran Mike Flynn or agile newcomer Chris Chester?
"Fans speculated whether or not a Ravens team with Chester at center might be suited to employ the zone-blocking scheme executed so successfully by Mike Shanahan in Denver. Zone blocking is less about size and more about technique and athletic ability. Chester, who played...
Ex-Broncos QB Jake Plummer Says Shanahan Firing 'Past Due'
Not all of Mike Shanahan's former quarterbacks were disappointed to see him get fired as the Broncos' coach. "I thought it was past due," Jake...
Shanahan goes to NFL.com for first time ever Sunday night; discovers Broncos almost made playoffs
DENVER, CO — Upon returning to his house in the suburbs of Denver after a crushing defeated at the hands of the San Diego Chargers, Mike Shanahan couldn’t sleep, so he was surfing the Internet.
It was then that he discovered an exciting new website, www.NFL.com.
“It’s amazing,” Shanahan reported to SSNN. “Did you know that the [...]
The Broncos Speak About Shanahan
When players are in Hawaii preparing and relaxing before the Pro Bowl, they let their guards down, and open up. The latest person to speak out about Mike Shanahan’s firing was none other than Peyton Manning. He told the Denver
“I would be hard-pressed to find a better offensive mind than ...
Mike Shanahan Comments On Travis Henry's Arrest
Following yesterday's practice, Broncos coach Mike Shanahan commented regarding the arrest of former Denver Broncos running back Travis Henry on drug...
Broncos QB Jay Cutler Upset Over Shanahan Firing
Broncos QB Jay Cutler is not happy the team fired head coach Mike Shanahan. "I'm disappointed, I'm shocked, I'm not happy about it, I'm not pleased...
Broncos Will Start Webster
Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan says Nate Webster has won the battle to start at middle linebacker. He beat out Niko Koutovides in a close race, after the team gave Koutovides a three-year, 7.5-million-dollar free-agent contract over the summer. Koutovides will get extra work in Friday's preseason finale at Arizona.
Broncos release Travis "The Baby Maker" Henry
The Denver Broncos released running back Travis Henry on Monday. Selvin Young will open training camp as the Broncos' No. 1 back.
"We did not feel his commitment to the Broncos was enough to warrant a spot on this football team," coach Mike Shanahan said in a written statement.
"Although Travis has the ability to be one of the top running backs in the NFL...
Peyton Hillis to Injured Reserve
Moments ago, during his Monday press conference, Denver Broncos Head Coach Mike Shanahan confirmed the ESPN report that Peyton Hillis will be placed on Injured Reserve, ending his season. Hillis injured his hamstring in the second quarter of Sunday's 24-17 Broncos win over the Chiefs.Hillis is ...
Belichick Responsible for Cutler Mess?
New details are emerging that may at last lend a bit of clarity to the murky situation that has been the Jay Cutler melodrama in Denver. From the Denver Post:
Somewhere, no doubt behind a closed door, New England coach Bill Belichick may be snickering.
McJaygate? When all else fails, blame it on Belichick.
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