He's never been known for being mobile and making things happen with his feet.
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As long as the Saints and Rams win or they could be potentially playing or a bye.
"According to five independent and reputable sources, Elway and Shanahan seriously discussed a deal last December for the former (and all-time winningest in 14 seasons) coach to replace the current head coach (with an 11-19 record). The contract was not finalized because Broncos’ CEO Joe Ellis, who also serves on the Pat Bowlen Trust board, refused to agree.
Two of the sources also said that Cousins met with Shanahan (date unknown) in a back room at Shanahan’s restaurant and told the coach he would play for the Broncos, if Shanahan would be the coach, at a discounted rate.
The original source said the talks were held because “John and Mike have made up and settled most of their differences” that had built up after Elway retired in 1999 and was named the chief of football operations by Pat Bowlen. That continued when Elway took over the Broncos’ football operations.
The two deliberated the prospect of luring Cousins, a free agent, to Denver, and even, another source said, that Kubiak, who had rejoined the Broncos in a scouting and consigliere role with Elway, might accept a role as offensive coordinator under his old boss.
Sources also supported reports that Ellis recommended Joseph, who had three years left on a contract that pays about $5 mill per, not be fired and Shanahan not be hired. Ellis and Shanahan had major conflicts in the 2000s as Shanahan failed to reach the playoffs, and Ellis’ authority base grew as Bowlen became more concerned about his memory-loss complications. It has been stated by sources that Ellis persuaded Bowlen to dump Shanahan, and Ellis made the call to hire Josh McDaniels (and then fired him in his second season).
Ellis didn’t want the potential of another power struggle within the organization, although the ownership/trustee disputes/lawsuit/controversies among family members are disrupting the Broncos. When Ellis wouldn’t approve the return of Shanahan, Elway “slept on it” on it and kept Joseph.
Ellis has become disenchanted with Joseph this season and, according to two sources, is ready for his ouster. The Broncos’ reputation in the league and with corporations being courted to place their name on the stadium has slipped badly. The Broncos are an irrelevant franchise, affecting the number of no-shows at games, the profitability and popularity of the team and the plans to develop an entertainment center south of new Mile High Stadium."
How things could have been different...
Two of the sources also said that Cousins met with Shanahan (date unknown) in a back room at Shanahan’s restaurant and told the coach he would play for the Broncos, if Shanahan would be the coach, at a discounted rate.
The original source said the talks were held because “John and Mike have made up and settled most of their differences” that had built up after Elway retired in 1999 and was named the chief of football operations by Pat Bowlen. That continued when Elway took over the Broncos’ football operations.
The two deliberated the prospect of luring Cousins, a free agent, to Denver, and even, another source said, that Kubiak, who had rejoined the Broncos in a scouting and consigliere role with Elway, might accept a role as offensive coordinator under his old boss.
Sources also supported reports that Ellis recommended Joseph, who had three years left on a contract that pays about $5 mill per, not be fired and Shanahan not be hired. Ellis and Shanahan had major conflicts in the 2000s as Shanahan failed to reach the playoffs, and Ellis’ authority base grew as Bowlen became more concerned about his memory-loss complications. It has been stated by sources that Ellis persuaded Bowlen to dump Shanahan, and Ellis made the call to hire Josh McDaniels (and then fired him in his second season).
Ellis didn’t want the potential of another power struggle within the organization, although the ownership/trustee disputes/lawsuit/controversies among family members are disrupting the Broncos. When Ellis wouldn’t approve the return of Shanahan, Elway “slept on it” on it and kept Joseph.
Ellis has become disenchanted with Joseph this season and, according to two sources, is ready for his ouster. The Broncos’ reputation in the league and with corporations being courted to place their name on the stadium has slipped badly. The Broncos are an irrelevant franchise, affecting the number of no-shows at games, the profitability and popularity of the team and the plans to develop an entertainment center south of new Mile High Stadium."
How things could have been different...
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For the moment. A lucky Hail Mary is all that has them from being behind at the half against the hapless Lions.
Hopefully Zim gets the D to step up in the second half.
For the moment. A lucky Hail Mary is all that has them from being behind at the half against the hapless Lions.
Hopefully Zim gets the D to step up in the second half.[/QUOTE]
The Vikings defense did pretty good considering the the god awful field position that the offense put them in.
Well, so much for the Bears resting guys against the Vikes. With the bye week still in play, the Vikings will have to beat them straight up at home next week.
Vikings 20 Bears 14
Backs against the wall to get into the playoffs; high pressure game during prime time? As a Vikings fan I’ve seen the ending to this movie too many times. See you next season.
Prediction: either they lose via the opposite of the Minneapolis miracle or they’re blown out like they did against Philly last year.
My guess: close game that comes down to the wire. Vikings take the lead late. Cousins is hit and fumbles, bears return for a winning TD. Fans storm the field, carrying Cousins away never to be seen again while US Bank Stadium burns to the ground.
A small part of me wants them to lose for 2 reasons. A better draft pick and second, to force them to admit they messed up this season. Not fixing the oline was such an apparent mistake from the beginning, but so far they won't admit it. If they do make the playoffs, they aren't going to do much, so what's the point, when it was supposed to be super bowl or bust this season.
Vikings fan here, but why should we win? Bears aren’t resting anyone. They don’t want to see us again in the first round.
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Actually, I think they do.
Their chance at a bye depends on the Rams losing to the 49ers. Possible, but not likely.
They're most likely looking at playing the Vikings or the Eagles in the first round, and I'm guessing they would rather play Minnesota again. Foles has Philly playing well, and Pederson knows Nagy.
