Breaking News: Shanahan Out In Denver

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2008/12/breaking-news-shanahan-out-in-denver/

The National Football Post is reporting that Shanny is done in Denver. I could be wrong, but if this is true, the Broncos just doomed themselves to some time in the AFC West basement...and that's saying something. Sure, the defense was horrendous, but Champ missed a number of games and the team put 7 RB's on IR. That's a lot, especially when you consider some teams only carry 3 backs on their active 53 man roster.

It will be interesting to see who Denver goes after to replace him. Any guesses?

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eagles4ever05 said December 30, 2008

NOT SHANNY
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Realbrown said December 30, 2008

The Browns have an opening. Realbrown
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BYAnyWear said December 30, 2008

i wouldn't be shocked i noticed all of the firings and was expecting his name to come up on the chop block
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NickRall said December 30, 2008

This was kind of unexpected but i guess the team wasn't happy with how they finished off by letting the Chargers take the West. I could see Denver going the way of a defensive coach or even taking a shot at Cowher or Marty, but i don't know what way they will go. In the end i think this was a bad move but that's just my two cents.
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BenPhranklin said December 30, 2008

I didn't even know he was on the hot seat?
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YouGaming said December 31, 2008

Shanahan's firing was long overdue. He's done nothing since John Elway retired. Remember when he benched Jake Plummer a few years back? They were 7-4, he benched Plummer and the Broncos missed the playoffs. Haven't been to the playoffs since.

Shanahan was in charge of player personnel too, so he can't blame someone else for the people choices he made.

In the 10 years since Elway retired, the Broncos have made the playoffs 4 times, winning only one game.

What have you done for me lately, Shanahan? Obviously not enough.
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eh3292 said December 31, 2008

mike didnt deserve this. denver had way too many injuries this year which is totally why they collapsed. half of the defensive starters were injured. anything besides cowher will be a downgrade
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- mitressehc replied December 31, 2008
  
  Cowher is looking at the Jets, so I wouldn't count on him for that job.
  - rustysrf89 replied December 31, 2008
    
    not anymore
GaryMoore said December 31, 2008

MIKE!! WHEN THEY FIRED YOU IT REMINDED ME OF THE PRODICULE, >SON OF THE WASHINGTON REDSKINS!
YOU KNOW WHEN THEY SOLD THE TEAM FROM UNDER THE SON OF (JACK KENT COOK)>. THIS IS TRUELY RIDICULOUS THEY GAVE (DAN SNIEDER THE REDSKINS)
AFTER HAVING A TEAM FOR SEVERAL SEASONS, WHEN COMING TO A CROSS ROAD LIKE THIS EVERYONE SHOULD TAKE A LOOK @ THE FINAL DECISION! DO WE CHANGE OWNERS, OR THE COACH>
MIKE IS THE FACE OF THE DENVER BRONCOS, WHEN WE SAY JOHN ELWAY! THE NEXT NAME IS MIKE SHANAHAN! LETS BE REAL> THIS FIREING IS RIDICULOUS! GOD BLESS YOU MIKE I HOPE YOU END UP IN KANSAS! PEACE GM>

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BowlBound said December 30, 2008

Mike Martz?
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- Jeff replied December 30, 2008
  
  You think? I have a feeling they go with a defensive minded coach. It's going to be difficult to find someone with a better offensive mind than shanahan, and Mike Martz probably won't help in the effort to rebuild the defense. If they go get a defensive coordinator, they'll have an excuse for the inevitable offensive drop-off.
  - BowlBound replied December 31, 2008
    
    Yes, Shanahan's attempts at putting together a defense were not productive at all. They haven't had a good defense since Wade was there. Hey, wait!!! Send Wade to Denver and we'll take Shanahan. Trade straight up.