I know that there are probably in Denver with stronger feelings about this than I do but I sure didn’t see the firing of Mike Shanahan coming today, I really didn’t. Sure, their season fell apart toward the end of the season, but who in the world are you going to get to replace him?
Out of all of the bad coaches in the NFL, like the one in Dallas, why in the world would you want to fire a guy who has brought you two superbowls and numerous conference titles over the past 21 years?? This is certainly beyond me. Again, I didn’t see this one coming…
I found this on ESPN.com:
The longtime face of the Denver Broncos will change.
The team announced on Tuesday that Mike Shanahan has been fired and will relinquish his duties as head coach and executive vice president of football operations.
In a statement, Broncos owner Pat Bowlen said: “After giving this careful consideration, I have concluded that a change in our football operations is in the best interests of the Denver Broncos. This is certainly a difficult decision, but one that I feel must be made and which will ultimately be in the best interests of all concerned.
Shanahan has coached the Broncos since 1995 and won back-to-back Super Bowls in the 1997 and 1998 seasons. But Denver has not made the playoffs in the last three years.
The Broncos collapsed this season, finishing 8-8 after having a three-game lead in the division. With the AFC West title on the line, the Broncos were routed by the Chargers 52-21 on Sunday.
“I appreciate the 21 years that Mike Shanahan has given to the organization as an assistant and head coach, and the two Super Bowl wins in that time,” Bowlen said. “His contributions hold a special place in Broncos history.”
Bowlen said that the team will hold a news conference on Wednesday morning to make the announcement, and Shanahan will speak shortly thereafter.
ESPN – Denver Broncos fire Mike Shanahan after season falls apart
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