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Broncos interview Bucs' Morris; Garrett, Dennison, Frazier next

Published January 5, 2009 at 3:39 p.m.

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Tampa Bay defensive coordinator Raheem Morris interviewed for the Broncos' head coaching job Monday.

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Tampa Bay defensive coordinator Raheem Morris interviewed for the Broncos' head coaching job Monday.

Interview schedule

Through Monday, the Broncos had interviewed three candidates for their vacant head coaching position with two more to be interviewed today. Here's the schedule:

Saturday: Steve Spagnuolo, Giants defensive coordinator, in New York.

Sunday: Josh McDaniels, Patriots offensive coordinator, in Providence, R.I.

Monday: Raheem Morris, Buccaneers defensive coordinator, in Denver.

Tuesday: Jason Garrett, Cowboys offensive coordinator, and Rick Dennison, Broncos offensive coordinator, both in Denver.

Wednesday: Leslie Frazier, Vikings defensive coordinator.

— After two days on the road to meet with prospective head coaching candidates, the Broncos began their home schedule for the week as Buccaneers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris met with team officials Monday.

Morris, who was promoted to his current job just last month when longtime coordinator Monte Kiffin went to the University of Tennessee to join his son Lane's Vols staff, is the third person to interview for the Broncos' job.

"I'm just excited to be here," Morris said upon his arrival in Denver. "... I'm ready to go meet everybody."

At 32, Morris and New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who interviewed with the team Sunday in Providence, R.I., are the youngest of the candidates to be interviewed in this first wave.

Morris, now in his second stint in Tampa, has been the Buccaneers defensive backs coach for the last two seasons as well as being the assistant secondary coach, defensive assistant and quality control coach during the 2002-2005 seasons. He was Kansas State's defensive coordinator in 2006.

He got his start in the NFL as a coaching intern on Herm Edwards' staff with the New York Jets in 2001.

Morris said he had studied the Broncos defense before his arrival and believed he was prepared for the interview.

The Broncos, who surrendered 298 yards rushing to the Chargers in the season finale in a 52-21 loss that knocked them out of playoff contention, finished 29th in the league in yards allowed per game and 26th or worse in every major defensive category.

"I got a chance to study them a little bit," Morris said. "You always want to come prepared when you come in to meet with people ... They've got a lot of potential, things they can do a little bit better, but everybody does. Hopefully, I can be the one to help them do it."

Morris, who was expected to spend the day with several Broncos officials, including owner Pat Bowlen and chief operating officer Joe Ellis, got a ringing endorsement in recent days from the highly respected Kiffin, who said Morris "is ready, more than ready" to take charge of a team's defensive fortunes. Veteran cornerback Ronde Barber has said publicly he believes Morris is a quality head coaching candidate.

Morris follows Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo, who interviewed Saturday night, and McDaniels. All three have at least some defensive background in the NFL.

McDaniels currently coaches the Patriots quarterbacks and call the plays on offense, but he started his career with the team as a defensive backs coach.

Today, the Broncos will meet with Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett and their own offensive coordinator Rick Dennison.

Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier will be the sixth candidate to be interviewed when he arrives Wednesday. He said Sunday, following the Vikings' loss to the Eagles in the NFC wild-card game, that he is interested in the job.

Titans defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz and Ravens defensive coordinator Rex Ryan were on an initial list the team discussed but now appear unlikely to be interviewed.

For his part, Garrett, who also is currently the Cowboys' assistant head coach, has the least NFL coaching experience of any of the candidates.

After a 12-year playing career, to go with a year as a Princeton assistant coach, Garrett has been an NFL assistant coach for four seasons.

The Cowboys made him the highest paid assistant coach in the league this past year — at $3 million — because team owner Jerry Jones wanted to keep him on staff with the idea Garrett would take over the team at some point.

Dennison has coordinated the Broncos' highly successful running game in recent years and coached the offensive line as well.

Comments

  • January 5, 2009

    4 p.m.

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    Nick_Shadow writes:

    Glad they ditched Ryan and the Okla Guy (name escapes me). Ryan reminds me of his father (not a positive) and I don't think the college to Pro coach presents a great opportunity for success, long odds.
    Saturday, Sunday or Monday on the surface (what do I know about it from the inside?) seem like good choices.

  • January 5, 2009

    4:25 p.m.

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    El_Braino writes:

    Is it just me, or does it sound like the Broncos are just going through the motions here? Even with Jason Garrett and Rick Dennison interviewing on Tuesday, it seems as though the Broncos already have their minds made up. Raheem Morris seems like a great defensive mind and a student of the game, but I think Pat Bowlen is just going through the motions and is going to pick either Spagnuolo or McDaniels.

  • January 5, 2009

    4:44 p.m.

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    Nick_Shadow writes:

    El, I agree with you with the exception of Morris. I think there is something there. Price is probably right, would be hungry for the opportunity, wouldn't be looking for all of the control.

    He could have a shot.

  • January 5, 2009

    4:45 p.m.

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    arvada_mark writes:

    Is it me, or does Morris sound underqualified? Even Kiffin said he ""is ready, more than ready" to take charge of a team's defensive fortunes." What about the rest of the team? He is interviewing for the head job, isn't he?
    And before I even bring this up, I want to point out that I am of Latin decent, among countless other heritages. I despise rascism, & that's probably why I don't agree with Affirmative Action (it had its time). With that being said, I think you can guess where my next inquiry is heading. Why was this guy interviewed if his previous boss, the "highly respected Kiffin," doesn't even endorse him for a head job? Maybe he'd do the best job of any of them, I don't know. I do know that K-State's defense was really good just before he got there. And now it is one of the worst in the Big 12. Good luck to him whether it be here or in his new role as D-Coordinator in Tampa.

  • January 5, 2009

    4:56 p.m.

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    Nick_Shadow writes:

    Arvada, perhaps the comment (i didn't see an article) is out of context, maybe the way the question was asked prompted the answer tilted toward the defense? Just a thought.

    I don't think he would be hired, or not hired, by Bowlen because of race.

  • January 5, 2009

    5:13 p.m.

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    TominPhx writes:

    I believe that they have already made up their mind with whom is going to be the next coach, but the Rooney rule is in place, so they moved up the interview with Morris so they can get it out of the way to appoint the next coach of the Broncos. Expect it to be McDaniels. The Broncos desperately need a new defensive coach to straighten out the defense, and to be honest, it isnt so much talent as it is scheme and technique. The Broncos were consistantly out of place several times this year on run defense, and the constant play off the receiver by 10 to 15 yards is just plain terrible! I will miss Shanahan the coach, but not so much Shanahan the GM!

  • January 5, 2009

    5:16 p.m.

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    Bigg_Nuggets writes:

    I believe that the Broncos would prefer Spag's, but here in lies the dilemea. He cannot be hired until the Giants are no longer in the playoffs. This becomes an issue if you want to fill the position quickly as it is rumored that Bowlen does. Additionally, if you wait for Spags and the Giants go to the Superbowl, and then he turns down the job and takes another or stays with NY then how many viable canidates have you watched be hired elsewhere? I hope Bowlen is patient and Spags is not too demanding in his desire for control, but I don't know if the scenario plays in favor of Spags becoming the next coach. I think it is a mistake to remove Ryan from consideration. I think he is the second best canidate. Look at the Ravens defense while he has been there. You may think it is his talent base, but look at ex-Ravens like Bart Scott and tell me how they have done elsewhere. Consistently the Ravens are one of the best if not the best defenses in the NFL. He keeps personalities in check and they have big ones, and he is a proven defensive mind in the NFL.

  • January 5, 2009

    5:17 p.m.

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    Bigg_Nuggets writes:

    I'm sorry I said Bart Scott when I meant Adalius Thomas. Oops.

  • January 5, 2009

    5:19 p.m.

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    pete10000ft writes:

    Mangini

  • January 5, 2009

    6:01 p.m.

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    Swick writes:

    Arvada: I despise racism as much as you may, but as long as it exists the Rooney rule and other affirmative action programs have their place. I think the NCAA needs the Rooney rule more than the NFL does presently. Affirmative action can be detrimental to it's intended purposes just like unions, but it is probably better to have than not have them. Affirmative action probably won't be around much longer anyway because the caucasian white male will be a minority or even with other groups before too long. (I live in the SE USA and much racism is still very present. You may not see it where you are, but it is still around.)

  • January 5, 2009

    6:03 p.m.

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    bronco_fan_no_matter_how_painful writes:

    Bigg - good point, patience can sometimes be your undoing. Of course if Bowlen has already offered Spags the job and he has secretly accepted it, then that could suppress that concern.

    Someone had posted a thought yesterday or the day before that they thought that Morris could be interviewing in all reality for the d coordinator job if McDaniel is the choice. Dennison is truly a courtesy interview, he isn't ready.

    One thing that Morris said that I really liked was...
    "I got a chance to study them a little bit," Morris said. "You always want to come prepared when you come in to meet with people . . . They've got a lot of potential, things they can do a little bit better, but everybody does. Hopefully, I can be the one to help them do it."
    He did his homework before coming in for the interview, and (even though it is an understatement) mentions that the defense can do a little bit better. I like that he is willing to say flat out that the defense needs to improve. Yes, it is obvious and we all know it, not like we didn't see it all year. But not many candidates will openly say that to the press. That impressed me and gave me the impression that he could be a real "take charge guy" and will take some accountability as well as expect others to be accountable. I really was impressed by that.
    I'm not a Giants fan, nor do I dislike them in any way. But I kind of hope they lose this weekend so we can bring this to a close. I am sorry Giants fans, I do not wish you bad luck; I just want to know who our new coach will be. Accept my apology in advance in case any of you are trolling the Denver blogs like those silly Charger fans always are.

  • January 5, 2009

    6:04 p.m.

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    BigRedCelt writes:

    The Broncos and Spags can "come to an agreement" without anything being official so I believe how far the Giants go in the playoffs is a non-issue.

    A defensive coach is needed here. I don't know that I'm too excited about Morris' lack of experience though.

  • January 5, 2009

    6:15 p.m.

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    broncosfaninohio writes:

    BigRedCelt. I understand what you mean by lack of experience. but remember the name Mike Tomlin. he had a lack of experience and he is doing pretty good as HC of Pittsburgh.

  • January 5, 2009

    6:18 p.m.

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    broncosfaninohio writes:

    TominPhx.

    McDaniels is the off. coord. in New England

  • January 5, 2009

    6:31 p.m.

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    El_Braino writes:

    I hope they really don't put all their eggs in one basket with Spags or McDaniels. I also really hope that they do a complete search of talented coaches and not just the latest "hot commodities" out there.

  • January 5, 2009

    6:39 p.m.

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    broncosfaninohio writes:

    Whoever they hire better not do anything with the offensive side of the ball i.e. coaches.

  • January 5, 2009

    6:44 p.m.

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    El_Braino writes:

    I wouldn't mind a bit of tweeking on the offensive side of the ball. I'd love to see the offense be strong towards the end of the season, instead of the first few games of the season.

  • January 5, 2009

    6:59 p.m.

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    Q_Man writes:

    I don't like any of the prospects. Why not interview the Ravens Defensive Coordinator - Rex Ryan. Keep Bates for the offense and have the defensive master mind, Ryan, take charge of our defensive. The Ravens defensive has been deadly for years and Ryan wants a head coaching job. That would seem to make the most perfect sense. Ryan would resurrect the "Orange Crush"

  • January 5, 2009

    7:04 p.m.

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    Broncody writes:

    I think the offense stays strong the whole season with a good RB there at the end. Hillis or Torain stays healthy and the season ends differently.

  • January 5, 2009

    7:07 p.m.

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    arvada_mark writes:

    You're right, Swick, I don't have to deal with much rascism in my world. I guess I'm lucky that I'm able to work & live among such open-minded/sound-minded people. And I don't mean to bring politics into football, but I'm pretty confident Mr. Bowlen doesn't make his decisions based on BS like that. So I guess that's why I don't feel it's needed. I agree, something is wrong with the NCAA, though. Like I said, I don't know anything about Morris, just the teams he's coached. And K-State & Tampa have both been on the decline. Tampa is still really tough, though...especially against the pass. Either way, we'll get the right the guy. It's too good of a job.

  • January 5, 2009

    7:30 p.m.

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    Swick writes:

    I agree that Morris probably isn't the answer Arvada. He needs to pay his dues as a coordinator before he becomes a HC. Always good to agree with another diehard Bronco fan. Nothing wrong with injecting a little politics into these blogs. Everything is political in one way or another(not party politics, more social). Shanahan was a great politician when dealing with media for sure. That's one reason I don't think Ryan is the answer. We're all like our parents in some way or another usually and his dad was an overbearing personality that couldn't handle the responsibilites of an entire team, let alone communicating with people respectfully. Spags has those qualities which is why everyone sees he's the best fit. Come on Philly, beat them Giants so we can get this deal done(hoping the defense still looks good in the loss though for reassurance).

  • January 5, 2009

    7:51 p.m.

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    cdmdenver writes:

    WHAT IF THE BRONCOS HELD A BEAUTY CONTEST...
    AND NOBODY WON??

    Thats what these Head Coach Interview's remind me of...
    I'm Not real impressed by any of these coaches!
    Sure Glad Bowlen has some more coaches to interview,
    maybe Ron Rivera, and other's surprises we don't know about.
    I LIKE Rex Ryan as the Broncos Defensive Coach!!

  • January 5, 2009

    8:15 p.m.

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    Juice writes:

    Schwartz... hey Q... there is a BIG difference between Baltimore's defense and Denver's. It is called talent and Denver doesn't have very much on the defensive side. Players being out of position or over running the play is not necessarily the coaches fault. I have a hard time believing the coaches TOLD the players to be in the wrong gaps...Broncos are overlooking Schwartz. If Morris is truly connected to McDaniel and if they would come together, I would go that way. If not, then Spagnuolo, Schwartz, Ryan in that order... but I'm not making the decision and instead of not liking any of them, I like them all... I really don't think it will matter.

  • January 5, 2009

    8:26 p.m.

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    MrWright writes:

    McDaniel/Morris!!!The dynamic duo...sharp minded youth to relate to todays players!!! Go for it I will watch every game a see these young fresh minds carve up the league!!! I am beginning to like this fresh new direction the Broncos are taking.....you have to roll the dice sometime if you want the goods!

  • January 5, 2009

    8:26 p.m.

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    Dnthmn6 writes:

    The idea of having to interview minority candidates is a good rule. Its just not taking very serious by most candidates looking for a coach, I mean lets be honest if the Broncos were really looking past Spags they would be interviewing someone with atleast some credentials to be a head coach like Dennis Green (not my choice of course) but lets be honest here. Did anyone see Tampa Bays D fall apart after the Kiffin announcement your telling me that this guy can coach em up....I dont think so. Im not a racist person and despise those that are but I have to say one thing isnt the idea that we have to have a rule saying you must interview a minority just widening the gap between Blacks and Whites.

  • January 5, 2009

    8:47 p.m.

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    curoma writes:

    Since everybody's tossin' their wish-lists out there, or trying to get Pat to listen to all the scouting talent in these fine pages. Here's mine:
    I say let's get Spag's to be the HC
    Rod Smith, Rec. C.
    Bill Romanowski, LB C.
    Alex Gibbs, OL C.
    and let Spagnuolo interview and pick his own O.&D. Coordinator.

    Let Jay pick his own QB C., since in the words of the owner, "He is the man".

    And what's with the only coach retained being the trainer, wasn't the Broncos revolving door on the IR reason enough to think that THAT position needs upgrading?

    Go easy on the FA's unless Spag's recommends them.

    ARE YOU LISTENING(or rather, reading) Mr. Bowlen!
    'Tis the season...

  • January 5, 2009

    8:49 p.m.

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    bronco_fan_no_matter_how_painful writes:

    ohio, wouldn't you want to see at least a little tweaking...like coaching them on ball security and reigning Cutler in just enough to cut down on the INTs? I agree that the offense is really high powered and if the RB's can stay healthy the sky is the limit. But we all know that you could predict success (at least in home games) based on whether or not there were fumbles and INTs...

    nothing wrong with a little tweak here and there...the defense though is gonna take more than a tweak, more like TNT and rebuild

  • January 5, 2009

    9:07 p.m.

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    utahbroncofan writes:

    Hire Shanahan back get better defensive players and win. Its simple.

  • January 5, 2009

    9:29 p.m.

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    Dynamicdave writes:

    utahbroncofan, Shanahan didn't want to relinquish total control, hence, he's gone. Time to accept it and move on.

    curoma, the flaw in that plan, I feel, is that your plan would mean getting rid of Dennison and Bates and Turner? If the offense isn't broke, don't try to fix it, is my plan. Defense needs the help, not the O. The O line allowed 12 sacks. 12. Their blocking scheme, even with every RB going down, allowed their RB's to have a good year. The O line blocks for Cutler, so well, that Marshall caught enough passes to make the Pro Bowl. Offense MUST stay intact.

  • January 5, 2009

    9:42 p.m.

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    Broncody writes:

    Just thinking about Ryan again, he must be good at evaluating defensive talent and would be nice to have for draft day.

  • January 5, 2009

    10:30 p.m.

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    broncosfaninohio writes:

    bronco_fan_no_matter_how_painful

    yeah. i would like to see a little tweaking like you are talking about. I still think if Hillis didn't get injured, we win the west. I would just hate to see the offense have to adjust to a totally different offensive staff. I would rather see a defensive minded coach become head coach. Spagnuolo or Ryan. Maybe McDaniels depending on if he can assemble a good def. coaching staff. He is a rather young guy. Bowlen has to be nuts to even consider Bob Stoops. Give me a break. a few coaches come to mind that were complete disasters when jumping from college to the nfl. Butch Davis, Steve Spurrier, etc...

  • January 5, 2009

    11:36 p.m.

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    Tedwin writes:

    I've read a lot of post and there's agreement to keep the offensive coaches. Yet one telling statsitics that no one is acknowledging is that we were 16th in scoring, which IMO is mediocre. Yes we were 3rd in passing yards but that's because we didn't have a running game. It's pointless to go 90 yards and not score, especially with Prater missing FG/PAT.

    We need help offensively and defensively. Yes we ranked near the bottom defensively but that' not our only problem. A lot of fans posts that we need a defensive coach but the bottom line is that we need talent. Shanny's undoing was his lack of finding/keeping defensive guys.

    Whoever our new coach may be either defensively or offensively minded, I hope he infuses talent on the defense and teach our offensive guys to score points.

  • January 6, 2009

    12:26 a.m.

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    avsfan71085 writes:

    I agree 'TEDWIN' the offense needs help as well, it needs more consistent play calling mainly. But going 90 yards for 3pts or nothing is not acceptable. A lot of people think the Broncos offense was great and unstoppable, it was one dimensional (due to injuries) and it wasn't always good, very up and down. It has the ability to be 'GREAT', but right now the Broncos offense is just 'good' Cutlers forcing passes is a complete disaster at times. Anyways I don't know much about any of these coaches, but since Bowlen is the one doing the interviews I assume he will choose the most suited and I will accept it.

  • January 6, 2009

    2:08 a.m.

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    tomk writes:

    It is a pity that the regular season is only 16 games long. Our football (soccer to you guys) is 38 games long + potentially 6 Scottish Cup ties and 5 Scottish League cup ties + if you are champions or runners-up some games in Europe (Including England, Germany. France, Spain and Italy. I won't even attempt to convert you to cricket but it seems an awfully long time to await your next dose of top USA Football. I will follow Denver's machinations in putting a new coaching staff together and the results of the draft but I would rather see more games. Best wishes from ecosse. Tom.

  • January 6, 2009

    6:08 a.m.

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    ColoradoSportsFaninTexas writes:

    Gentlemen.....

    I think that economics will play a HUGE role in determining who the next head coach will be....

    Even Pat Bowlen has his financial restrictions, and since he has already agreed to honor Shanahan's contract, as well as the assistants who will be let go, then money will be a factor.....Especially since we are in a recession right now....

    Morris and Frazier are not only being considered because of their qualifications and because of the Rooney rule, but they will be considered because they can be had for a lesser price than say, Spagnuolo....I imagine that is why Dennison is being seriously considered as well.....

    In my opinion, Spagnuolo is the preferred choice for the Broncos, but again, it will all come down to money.....

  • January 6, 2009

    9:37 a.m.

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    mbg51 writes:

    I was very impressed with Morris and I like Frazier too. Spagnuolo would be great, but the time we may need to wait may be too long.
    The new coach needs to be in place and ready to go within the next couple of weeks. He will need most of his assistants in place and ready with a clear game plan before the combine in mid-February. If the plan and direction are not in place by then, we are going to spend the whole off season catching up.
    I would be irritated if McDaniels, Garrett or Dennison were chosen. We had one of the greatest offensive minds in football and have decided to change direction. If we are going to change direction, then change direction and get somebody who knows defense and can put together a top tier D. Besides, Bates is more than capable of keeping this offense going and making the adjustments needed to increase scoring.

  • January 6, 2009

    9:45 a.m.

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    Spider writes:

    I think that Kiffen's comment about Morris turning the D around was meant as a HC he can turn the D around. I know he's young and untested but he deserves a good long look. What concerns me about Ryan is his bloodlines. His dad was a pretty good DC but not that great of a HC. His brother is terrible in chokeland. He may only be as successful in Baltimore because of the talent that the sly old TE puts at his disposal? I hope they don't overlook Schwartz because the way I see it the next HC has to be Spanuolo, Morris or Schwartz.

  • January 6, 2009

    10:17 a.m.

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    denfanincali writes:

    Why are so many of you suggesting that Morris would even accept a Defensive Coordinator's position? He's already got one. And, he's got one in a familiar place. To make that move would just be a lateral one and dumb. In fact, suggesting it is just silly.

    Our Offense, put in place by Mike Shanahan is solid. We have the talent to excel next year. But, we really need to keep the scheme as close to what it is as possible. We have a very distinct core of players, size of Offensive Line, one-cut runners etc. Which means, if we hire anyone BUT an Defensive guy we are going to lose that. If McDaniels or Garrett comes to down they will clean house. We would lose Bates and Dennison.

    Speaking of which, Dennison is ready. He has been with the team since the Super Bowl era and has had some of the best Offensive tutelage a coach could possibly receive. Our Special teams while under him came prepared and were sometimes difference makers. Our Line under him did NOT miss a single beat after the loss of Gibbs. He is a dark horse but he is ready. He is a brilliant guy and would make a good head coach. More so than Kubiak in my opinion. Having said that, Bowlen wants new blood. So, he won't get the job. But, we definitlely do NOT want to see him go. So we need an ego-less Defensive mind who will want to lean on him and Bates to keep the Offensive side of the ball in tact as much as possible.

    As for Bates, I'm not crazy about him. I didn't like his play calling and our Offense blew games because of inconsistency. However, factor in the fact that we should be much more mature/consistent next year, will HOPE TO GOD have fewer drops and the fact that Cutler COUNTS on him I think he should stay. So, if we hire Garrett and especially McDaniel's (who is NE's version of Bates), Bates will probably get the heave ho. So, we need a Defensive guy.

    I like Spag. He's not the same prospect that Shanny was in '95 but he has the most street cred at this point. Frazier would be interesting. Morris...seems a little young. I mean, we aren't the Raiders here....

  • January 6, 2009

    12:17 p.m.

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    chip writes:

    from reading about Morris i think he will be an NFL HC...
    i dislike the Rooney rule...if you are going to hire a Bill Cowher or someone you know is a fit for your team i think its distasteful to have to interveiw someone because of the color of their skin
    but even if this is a token interveiw its good for Morris (& i dont think it is ) to get a feel for the interveiw process

  • January 6, 2009

    12:34 p.m.

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    Chip_Buffalo writes:

    Stoops

  • January 6, 2009

    1:19 p.m.

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    ElwayGod7 writes:

    All I can say for Mr. Bowlen is that if he's hell bent on bringing in a young, inexperienced coordinator as his head coach, he better be willing to pony up the cash to bring in one hell of a GM to make the personnel decisions. The way things are going right now, he might as well make Bates the HC and let him grow into the role, that wouldn't be any different than any of the coordinator's (Garrett, Dennison, McDaniel's etc.) he's already interviewing.

  • January 6, 2009

    2:53 p.m.

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    Cowboy63 writes:

    Give Dennison a chance! He's familiar with how things are done here and would work with a GM. No need to completely redo the organization, just make the necessary, small adjustments.

  • January 6, 2009

    3:03 p.m.

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    denfanincali writes:

    Why does everyone, including the writers of this paper (especially the writers of the Post) keep talking about how we need a GM? If the GM's primary role is talent evaluation and we already have the Goodman's and Xanders in place for that why does everyone keep mentioning the need for a GM? Does that make sense to anyone?

  • January 6, 2009

    3:48 p.m.

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    bronco_fan_no_matter_how_painful writes:

    Cowboy63; when you fire a head coach who had total control, there is no such thing as necessary, small adjustments. And why go with a guy who will maintain the status quo? Do you like being consistently average? No, it is time for the overhaul...Dennison isn't even considered the brains of the offense that he is the coordinator for; that would be Bates...no, his is a courtesy interview

  • January 6, 2009

    6:53 p.m.

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    Broncostimein09 writes:

    Q_Man your on point. That is exactly what I feel about the situation.

  • January 6, 2009

    9:09 p.m.

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    CSU5280 writes:

    The offense needs help too, if you watch all the games the last couple years, after the first scripted 15 plays, the offense has not rythmn, no identity, no sense of urgency... I have season tickets and many times I have come away with the impression Cutler had a bad game, but then check his stats and they are really good. Bottom line is they get the stats, but they don't make the plays when they need to and they don't dominate the weaker opponents when they should.

    Clean house of all coaches and let the new, defensive minded coach select his own staff.

  • January 6, 2009

    11:19 p.m.

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    curoma writes:

    Dynamic_dave? (sic).
    My post was complete sarcasm! As in, fullosh**...
    HOWEVER,if you really think that THIS offense was that GREAT, why in the h**l couldn't they score MORE points than the cr**py teams that beat them?
    Forget the defense.
    Be real, This offense is NOT GREAT!
    Not even with healthy RB's.
    The turnovers in the red zone?
    The lame as**d behind the line of scrimmage (never worked) pass play?
    BM insisting on running "backwards" on 3rd down, when IF he fell forward he'd have had the friggin' 1st down?
    C'mon, I know that YOU had that same pit in your stomach EVERY time Cutler got this team inside the 35 yd. line.
    I could go on & on & on...
    Let's not even talk about how BAD our kicker IS!!!
    If anything, this offense is a work in progress.
    Yds. are not POINTS.
    Points are all that matters.
    Points that lead to WINS!
    I'd rather have the offense with the least amount of yards and the most WINS.
    PPLEEEEEEASE!
    (I DO like the Rod Smith idea though...)
    I'm not sold on ANY of this seasons coaches.
    It's not your or my choice, but I'd be good with a TOTAL revamp of the coaching staff.
    Be prepared for just that to happen with a new head coach.
    It might not be BROKE, but it ain't runnin' smooth either.
    Don't think for a minute that all the fodder we post is going to have any bearing on Bowlen's decisions.

  • January 6, 2009

    11:31 p.m.

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    curoma writes:

    CSU5280:BINGO! YOU SEEM TO BE A VOICE OF REASON. Were none of you who keep insisting on Dennison and the offensive status quo WAKE the SH** up.
    This offense, except for the 1st game of the season, was NOT THAT GOOD on a regular basis or even for 2 qtrs. in a row!
    Shanahan's script was ALL that worked, and only when Jay didn't hit the wide open defenders.
    No consistency at all.
    These guys probably can't do it without Shanahan anyways.
    Let him take them with him wherever he ends up.
    These guys ARE talented, a new bunch of coaches agreed on by the NEW HEAD COACH & the front office group is just fine by me.

  • January 7, 2009

    noon

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    Orangesince1979 writes:

    I believe we should hire a GM first, Miami hired his GM first and then the coach, so far none of the candidates are better than M.S., the problem with Denver was not the Mike S. the coach, the problem was Mike S. the GM