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Stoops denies Denver Interest

Bob Stoops is said to be the number one canidate for the Broncos.
Very predictably, going into a big game, Stoops denied it….poorly.  From the Tacoma News Tribune…
“What situation? That’s a rumor that I have not heard and no one has contacted me about that so I don’t know anything about it,” he said. “We’re preparing [...]

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Bob Stoops to Denver?

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According to Bill Williamson of ESPN.com, Bob Stoops is said to be the top target of Denver ….
He is believed to be Denver owner Pat Bowlen’s top choice. But it’s unknown if he would leave the school, which is playing for the national championship next Thursday. It will be interesting [...]

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It is Bowlen’s fault Shanahan was fired

From Alex Marvez of Foxsports.com…
Bowlen was Shanahan’s enabler. He was blinded by two Super Bowl victories in the late 1990s and his close personal relationship with Shanahan. He gave Shanahan unfettered power and lucrative contract extensions despite repeated signs both were a mistake.
Until tightening the purse strings last off-season, Bowlen allowed Shanahan to spend irresponsibly [...]

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Possible new Bronco coach

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The Rocky Mountain News has a rundown of the usual names.  Here they are…
Who’s next?
Names that surfaced around the league Tuesday to replace Mike Shanahan as coach of the Broncos:
Defensive background
* Jim Schwartz, Titans defensive coordinator
* Steve Spagnuolo, Giants defensive coordinator
* Dave McGinnis, Titans linebackers coach
* Rex Ryan, Ravens defensive [...]

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2 More Down for Denver

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More bad news in Denver.  They have lost two more tailbacks.  From ESPN.com…
The already dinged-up backfield took two more hits as P.J. Pope (hamstring) and Selvin Young (neck) were added to the long list of injured tailbacks.
Broncos coach Mike Shanahan said both are expected to be placed on injured reserve. [...]

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On the Bronco’s defense vs. the Jets

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Not only was the Bronco’s defensive performance versus the Jets unexpected, it was shocking considering the injury situation of the defense.  Check this out…
For only the third game this season, the Broncos held an opponent to 17 points or fewer. And when Dre Bly and Marquand Manuel were hurt in [...]

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The Disappearing Mile High Magic

I was shocked to see Denver lose at home to the Raiders…The Raiders.  Check out what Mark Kiszla of the Denver post had to say about the Mile High Magic…
“They gave up on ‘em. The fans gave up on ‘em. I never witnessed that while I played here,” said Raiders defensive tackle Gerard Warren, targeted [...]

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Jay Cutler does not lack confidence

Look what he said to Steve Greenberg of the Sporting News…
“I have a stronger arm than John (Elway), hands down. I’ll bet on it against anybody’s in the league. Brett Favre’s got a cannon. But on game days, there’s nobody in the league who’s going to throw it harder than I am at all.”  (Source)

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If the playoffs started today, October 8, 2008

And of course they don’t, so this is a wee bit useless.

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Why Denver is 4-1

According to TE Daniel Graham it is because they have better people on the team.  From Foxsports.com…
“We have new people here,” said Graham, whose team is off to a 3-1 start. “The work they’ve done this year is much better than last year … With (Shanahan) bringing in good character guys and getting rid of [...]

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