Broncos fire Mike Shanahan
In the past few days, I heard Jim Mora of NFL Network mention that there is always a surprise firing in coaching.
A day after Eric Mangini, Romeo Crennel and Rod Marinelli were axed, the surprise was Mike Shanahan, who was fired today by the Broncos.
With a 3-game lead with 3 games to go in the season, the Broncos missed the playoffs after their lopsided loss to San Diego Sunday night.
Shanahan had a 146-89 record in his 14 seasons as head coach. He and the Broncos won Super Bowls in 1998 and 1999, John Elway's last 2 seasons.
Shanahan will be at the top of many team's lists as a coaching replacement with the obvious exception of the Oakland Raiders.
A day after Eric Mangini, Romeo Crennel and Rod Marinelli were axed, the surprise was Mike Shanahan, who was fired today by the Broncos.
With a 3-game lead with 3 games to go in the season, the Broncos missed the playoffs after their lopsided loss to San Diego Sunday night.
"After giving this careful consideration, I have concluded that a change in our football operations is in the best interests of the Denver Broncos," Bowlen said. "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.The Broncos suffered many injuries this season, especially LBs and RBs. They also lost shutdown corner Champ Bailey for half the season.
"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. His contributions hold a special place in Broncos history."
Shanahan had a 146-89 record in his 14 seasons as head coach. He and the Broncos won Super Bowls in 1998 and 1999, John Elway's last 2 seasons.
Shanahan will be at the top of many team's lists as a coaching replacement with the obvious exception of the Oakland Raiders.
