I'm going to save one message I got to print as a post of its own tomorrow as I feel it summarizes the entire situation very well and will save me the trouble of having to reiterate things I've posted here for three years.
Steve writes:
When Coach Bill McCartney of the Colorado Buffaloes stupidly decided to punt to Rocket Ismail in the 1/1/91 Orange Bowl, he almost cost his team a national championship. Luckily, there was a clipping penalty on the play and the Buffs won and shared the championship. When Shanahan stupidly decided to kick and punt to Devin Hester, it basically cost his team the playoffs, and if there is a God, it cost him his job. Somehow, that night Todd Sauerbraun was Keith Olberman's "Worst Person in the NFL"!?! Shanahan probably called Keith and blamed every kick on Todd, and Keith slurped it up because the media is required to love Shanahan, who should've been fired THAT NIGHT.The Broncos have been shooting so many threes this year that even Antwan Walker is embarrassed.
Against the Raiders, after settling for field goals as usual (is it even called "settling" with him anymore? he seems to enjoy anticipating Elam's trot onto the field every time the Broncos get to the 40-yard-line) the Broncos cut the score to 24-19 in the 4th quarter. We know how much Shanahan loves FGs, but either he doesn't know the "new" NFL rules, or he just loves watching Elam kick, so instead of attempting to cut the lead to 3, the Broncos kicked the extra point. If the score had been like that in the final seconds, I still think they would've kicked the FG in the last minute to lose 24-23, that's how much Shanahan likes FGs and how stupid he is.
Brian writes:
I've been a Broncos fan since I moved to Colorado at the age of six. I've seen them play over a dozen times, both at Mile High and Invesco. I was at the famous Elway vs Montana game, and have always counted myself quite loyal. Don't live in Colorado anymore, but still watch or listen to every game. I've no come to the conclusion that it's time for Shanahan to go. The one statistic that stands out for me the most is this; it's been almost 10 years since Elway played for the Broncos and we've won a grand total of one playoff game. ONE! For such a storied franchise, this is completely unacceptable. Plus, every other playoff game we've gotten absolutely smoked. Thanks for doing your part to get people talking!Not only have the Broncos been smoked in the playoffs, they've been thoroughly out coached in almost every game.
"Milehijedi" writes:
I am so with it now.Cutler appears to be on the right track, but that will not save Shanahan from throwing him under the bus if it is at all helpful to save his reputation.
I once felt and even mailed you my thoughts of how ridiculous I thought it was to fire Shanahan. But this is getting disgusting.
Bowlen has that irish connection with Shanahan I think. idk wtf direction this team is going.
Cutler's development MUST rest in Shanahan's shoulders, as I am sure he will not resign (though I wish he would). idk how much time to give him, but I am sick of watching this team go backwards.
1 comment:
Yes,Yes,Yes! Fire Shanablan. I have been thinking this for over 7 years. I do not care if you like him or not. You have to look at the performance record for 20 years. When he does not have a strong Vet or Hall of Famer that is self starting he fails. When he is in total control, he fails. Elway called the plays with the super bowl years. Look at all of the bone headed calls that have cost them the game for years. The Broncos have only had 4 good seasons with Shanatan and one average. 1 post season win over 10 years? Good coach or not, NO other team would stand for this. His Heart is NOT HERE. 55yd field goal try @ 20 deg? 5 seconds left on the clock, okay but not with 1:40.
Shanahan is also to blame for the shortend carrer of T.Davis. Bronco/charger dare I say game, 1 minute left on clock No chance to come back , and pound the ball up the middle? Good way to get yet another hurt player, but we lucked out on that one.
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