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Broncos coaching candidate Garrett in Cutler's corner

Cowboys offensive coordinator has tutored Romo, likes Denver's QB

By Jeff Legwold, Rocky Mountain News (Contact)

Published January 6, 2009 at 7 p.m.

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Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett interviewed with the Broncos on Tuesday.

Photo by Ronald Martinez © Getty

Cowboys offensive coordinator Jason Garrett interviewed with the Broncos on Tuesday.

Interview schedule

The Broncos have interviewed five candidates for their vacant coaching position. How the schedule has unfolded and who's on deck:

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, in Denver.

Thursday: Todd Bowles, Dolphins assistant head coach/secondary, in Denver.

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ENGLEWOOD — A Princeton graduate, Jason Garrett usually takes quality notes.

So in his quest to be the next Broncos coach, Garrett says he already is familiar with Denver's centerpiece player on offense - quarterback Jay Cutler.

"When I was with Miami, we were in the market for a quarterback in the draft that year," Garrett said. "And I had a chance to visit with Jay before the draft, to really study what he did and how he went about it.

"Add in that we've practiced against the Broncos the last two years, and I have a good idea what kind of player Jay is and what he means to a team."

And his work with Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is at least part of the reason Garrett, Dallas' offensive coordinator, spent much of the day at the Broncos' Dove Valley complex as the fifth assistant to interview for the team's coaching position.

Romo was the starter for the NFC in February's Pro Bowl, then threw for 3,446 yards and 26 touchdowns this season.

Cutler fuels a Broncos offense that was third in the league in passing this season despite the fact seven running backs were placed on injured reserve at various points in the season.

"You look at him and you see what you'd like to see in a quarterback, going all the way back to college, just the physical and mental toughness he possesses," Garrett said. "To play at Vanderbilt and play in the SEC and play the way he did, that's what really stood out. How he performed in some very difficult situations, how he always seemed to be in control and how he just competed all the time.

"Those are things you could see, and it's no surprise to me with all of that to go with the other tangible things like arm strength that he's been able to do what he's done already in the league."

Garrett, who just completed his second season in charge of the Dallas offense, is the third assistant with primarily an offensive background, joining Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and Broncos offensive coordinator Rick Dennison, to talk with the team.

Dennison interviewed with team officials, including owner Pat Bowlen, on Tuesday morning. Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier will interview today.

The Broncos will bring in another candidate Thursday, Miami Dolphins assistant head coach/secondary coach Todd Bowles, who has received interest around the league as well as Bill Parcells' blessing as a head coaching prospect.

Dennison was on the staff for all of Mike Shanahan's 14-year tenure and has been the Broncos' run-game coordinator in recent years and has coached the offensive line since 2001.

The Broncos also surrendered only 12 sacks this season. Of the team's best five seasons in sacks allowed per pass play, three have come with Dennison coaching the offensive line.

In his time with the team, Dennison, who played nine seasons at linebacker for the Broncos and holds a master's degree in civil engineering from Colorado State, also has been an offensive assistant and special teams coach.

"It went well," Dennison said of his interview. "I said where I thought we were, they said where they thought we were and we talked about where we're going from here. It was a great discussion. . . . It's a major decision for them; they certainly have to take their time with it."

The Broncos got a closer look at Garrett as well during the past two training camps. The Broncos and Cowboys practiced together leading to a preseason game in 2007 and 2008.

"I have great respect for the Broncos organization," Garrett said. "From afar, as a player who competed against the Broncos, as a coach who competed against the Broncos, to have an opportunity to work against them the last couple years, just very impressive top to bottom."

Dennison and the other Broncos assistants met with team officials the day after Shanahan's firing was announced last week.

All were given permission to seek other jobs, but no official decision will be made on what assistant coaches would be retained until a new coach is hired.

All of Shanahan's assistants are signed to contracts that go at least through the 2009 season.

For his part, Garrett, who also is the Cowboys' assistant head coach, has the least NFL coaching experience of any of the candidates who have been interviewed thus far. After a 12-year playing career and a year as a Princeton assistant coach, Garrett has been an NFL assistant coach for four seasons.

But he has dealt with the constant swirl that is the Cowboys, including some public run-ins with receiver Terrell Owens, so he knows how to handle himself in the public eye.

The Cowboys also thought enough of him to make him the highest paid assistant coach in the league this season - at $3 million.

It is believed with that deal, he was given at least some assurances from owner Jerry Jones he would be the next Cowboys coach.

Garrett also turned away an opportunity to interview with the Detroit Lions in recent days but thought the Broncos job was worthy of a look, with Jones' blessing.

"I think I'm in a great situation with the Dallas Cowboys, and we had some discussions last week about the kind of opportunities that might be out there to be a head coach somewhere," Garrett said.

"And when you have an opportunity to interview with a team like the Denver Broncos, (Jones) understands what that means . . . this is something that is exciting to look at and exciting to be in the middle of."

Comments

  • January 6, 2009

    7:23 p.m.

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    bronkrod7 writes:

    I've said it before and I'll day it again. DO NOT HIRE RICK DENNISON!!! He should be fired with Shanahan. He is the reason we have no special teams as he was that position coach when it went south. Hire Garret as the offensive co-ordinator and hire Spag's as the Head Coach.

  • January 6, 2009

    8:55 p.m.

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    Dynamicdave writes:

    bronkrod7, I only agree in part. Getting rid of Dennison as an offensive coach would be a mistake. We have one of the top O lines and offensive blocking schemes, in the league. Take him away from ST, though. Get someone else to run it. If they change the offensive scheme, it's going to throw the Broncos back into the dark ages, for at least a couple years. If the offense isn't broke, don't fix it. Fix ST's.

  • January 6, 2009

    9:01 p.m.

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    CSU5280 writes:

    Dennison is not the answer, nor is Garrett, or current passing coordinator (have you heard of such a ridiculous thing, having seperate passing and running coordinators under an offiensive coordinator?) anyway, Dennison road the coat tails of Shanny. thats all...get rid of all the assistants, top to bottom the coaching and teaching of the player has been putrid for years...Basic fundamentals have been lacking for years by the Broncos and its up to the coaches to actually coach the players, not just game plan for the opponents.

  • January 6, 2009

    9:52 p.m.

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    Broncody writes:

    I don't have a problem with the offensive assistants, the LB coach can stay, but the rest I'm not so sure about. I think Garrett is a good coach, but we need a defensive minded head coach to get a good defensive draft and better system. A name I think needs to throw out there is Jim Johnson the D coordinator for the eagles. Just a thought.

  • January 6, 2009

    10:05 p.m.

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    denfanincali writes:

    What are you guys talking about? Dennison doesn't run the special teams. Scott O'Brien does. Losing Dennison would be almost as big a loss as losing Shanahan. It would be a blow. He has been nothing short of masterful with our O-Line.

  • January 6, 2009

    10:59 p.m.

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    jvill writes:

    1. Dennison doesn't coach special teams.
    2. So what if ST went south when Dennison coached it -- it's been lousy for years since Dennison left when the supposedly great O'Brien was the coach (another poor evaluation of talent from Shanny). O'Brien's inability to turn around the ST isn't Dennison's fault, and...
    3. Dennison coaches the o-line, pretty much our best performing specific unit
    4. Why do we need a defensive-minded head coach? I don't get this. Tony Dungy is a defensive-minded HC on the best offense in football. Jon Grunden is an offensive-minded coach on one of the consistently better defenses in football.
    5. Bates is as good as Garrett as an offensive coordinator.
    6. Getting rid of all the assistants means we have no offensive continuity. You really want to get rid of Bobby Turner? Jeremy Bates? That's really bad news for our offense. Compound that with a defensive-minded head coach and we're back to rebuilding stage with the added risk of a completely new mix of offensive coaching.
    7. If it ain't broke, make it better. The NFL is a copy-cat league. Standing still means you're moving backwards.

    Since we're all playing owner here...

    We need a GM who can actually evaluate defensive talent, the best head coach we can get (on either side of the ball), a defensive coordinator who can build (with the GM and HC) a real defense, and to retain Dennison, Bates and Bobby Turner.

  • January 7, 2009

    12:05 a.m.

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    avsfan71085 writes:

    sorry Garrett but everyone loves Cutler, I just don't see you being a HC quite yet, in a few years maybe.

  • January 7, 2009

    12:15 a.m.

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    curoma writes:

    Bring back Alex Gibbs. He taught Dennison everything he thinks he knows.

    Bates is not good. He was Shanny's pony. The only time the O looked that good was when they were running the scripted plays that Shanahan dictated to Bates.

    Broncody, WHY would you want to keep the LB's coach? You want to teach the rookie LB's we get in the draft to run past the ball carrier on every blitz(ala Webster)?

    I don't know who's gonna be the HC, but the Bronco's had better get an aggressive creative DC! Can't stand how rotten this defense has been since the SB days. Worse every year.

  • January 7, 2009

    1:01 a.m.

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    dabumster writes:

    I still don't understand why Bowlen is interviewing potential head coaches first. I would think the first hire would be the GM.

  • January 7, 2009

    2:43 a.m.

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    jugdish writes:

    It is Spags job to turn down. He will retain Bates, Dennison and Turner. The question is who will he tap as Defensive Coordinator? It won't be Slowik.

  • January 7, 2009

    3:50 a.m.

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    gman4013 writes:

    curoma - I second that motion. Jeremy Bates can NOT call a play to safe his life.

    The Broncos would do themselves a favor by staying away from Jason Garrett, he ran the Cowboys' offense into the ground by season's end. If he was a viable candidate Jerry Jones would have fired Wade Phillips the day after the season ended, and hired him.

  • January 7, 2009

    6:34 a.m.

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    42n8 writes:

    Wow: Lots of big talk from people who aren't spending any of their money or putting their reputation on the line during this search for a new head coach! Shanny said himself that, "Mr. Bowlen is the best owner in sports;" so why don't we Denver fans just get behind him and his crew as they do their work? I'm excited about this process, and look forward to seeing what -- and who -- comes out of it; but, agree or disagree, I will be a die-hard Broncomaniac for life.

  • January 7, 2009

    8:16 a.m.

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    maverick7 writes:

    gman & curoma, I respectfully disagree with your evaluatinon of Bates, granted the first 15 plays always cruised right down the field but I also think the playing calling in the open field after the first 15 were good too. Bates's achilles heel is inside the red zone.
    Either out thinking himself or changing strategies inside the red zone was his undoing. I think the Broncs had 500+ yards in the loss to Buffalo, with 500+ yards you should have at least 30-35 points. There were some untimely turnovers in red zone too. But all in all Bates had the team moving up & down the field.
    I agree with a few of the other posts, keep Bates/Dennison/Turner if they can. Their positions become much more expendable if the Broncs hire a Garrett or McDaniels.
    Lets wait and see, whom ever it is, we as fans need to be supportive and hopefully the HC will bring some new life/desire/passion to the team.

  • January 7, 2009

    8:30 a.m.

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    coachk writes:

    Special teams is bad for the same reason our defense is bad. They can not tackle. we have got to get players in here. or better yet just practice tackling for the reals during training camp.

  • January 7, 2009

    9:58 a.m.

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    Jubei writes:

    For HC, I like Spags or Frazier. From snooping around on the web, it seems like both are up-and-coming and well-respected by coaches and players.

    As for assistants, I say make every effort to keep Turner, Dennison, and Bates.

    Not sure if Rick would want to work for someone new, but as a previous poster stated, the OL has been THE standout unit the whole season. Bates should get another shot. The guy is young, and I'm sure he's well aware of the red zone issue. If he doesn't improve next season, let him go. Turner is ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL. While the role of the running game has diminished, the lack of it this season was the reason this offense wasn't #1. Keep Bobby Turner, keep an RB/FB combo like Torain and Hillis healthy, and watch the red zone offense improve.

    As for the defense and ST coaches, let 'em all go. Whether we get an offensive- or defensive-minded HC, we still need a fire-breathing, pressure-oriented DC to get things back on track.

  • January 7, 2009

    10:21 a.m.

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    upacreek333 writes:

    Whoa... easy on the "fire Dennison" talk. And why the heck would Garrett take the OC job in Denver when he's making $3 million in the same job in Dallas? That's just crazy. Dennison is the zone-blocking coach for the o-line, and losing him would be tragic. Also, he's a life-long Bronco... you don't ax a Donkey for 'Poke... just a loyalty issue that I'm sure Bowlen gets.

    I repeat... Spagnuolo must be given top consideration, and, assuming Bowlen can lure him from NYC, give him total contol of the defense, keep Dennison, Bates and Turner on offense and win the division with the second-place schedule next year.

  • January 7, 2009

    10:23 a.m.

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    FatTony writes:

    My top 3 picks for Broncos head coach, in this order:

    1. Spags
    2. Spags
    3. Spags

  • January 7, 2009

    10:30 a.m.

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    orangecrushfan1974 writes:

    Yes I too would love to retain Bates, Turner and Dennison but also remember once Shanny gets a new job these guys will be sure to follow him. So is it worth having these guys around for 1 more year or lets say Shanny gets a job this year...example Cheifs or Indy? These guys will remember where they came from and follow the Rat.

  • January 7, 2009

    10:35 a.m.

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    Dynamicdave writes:

    42n8, many of us are along for the ride, but this a blog so we can voice our opinions? You're missing the point. As for spending money, every time a fan buys a ticket, a jersey or other NFL merchandise, a beer at the concession stand, he or she is helping to pay their salary, so we have the right to voice our opinions, our hopes and our disappointments.

  • January 7, 2009

    10:43 a.m.

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    Avalanche711 writes:

    I agree with most of the posts here. Denver should not hire Dennison or Garrett for that matter as there new head coach.
    I still think that Spagnuolo would be the best choice for this team
    and organization as too where they are at right now and what needs fixing which is the Defense... I am hoping that they give Johnson (Philly) and Schwartz from Tennessee a look to. Those guys really know how to build a defense as well. I am praying they don't bring in a retread like Marty Fartenheimer or a Fassell along with any of these Offensive Coordinators they have brought in. I think Morris from Tampa would be an intriguing choice and could get the job done for us. I also think they should take a look at Pioli from The Patriots for the GM position. Don't want him going to KC...As for the draft coming up, Defense, Defense, and more Defense. Need a linebacker with that 12 pick. It will be an interesting next few months in Bronco Country.

  • January 7, 2009

    10:50 a.m.

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    chip writes:

    with all the HC canidates coming and going...have they forgotten they need to hire a GM?

  • January 7, 2009

    11:18 a.m.

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    Jubei writes:

    chip,

    I think Goodman would do just fine as the GM now that he's not encumbered by Shanahan.

    Shanahan was always enamored with veteran FAs on defense. The simple fact of losing him as the 'final say' in the draft and free agency should help that side of the ball.

    We need a functioning team (GM, DC and HC) to find talent on D. They need to look at the draft as the primary means of building a great defense. There's nothing wrong with FAs, but I think they should be brought in sparingly, especially when the veteran salaries are so high.

    If the new HC, DC and GM can work together with the GM having the final say after input from the others, we should start heading upward on D instead of down.

  • January 7, 2009

    11:41 a.m.

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    BigRedCelt writes:

    I agree that Bowlen is the best owner. This guy never hesitated to open his pocketbook. However, the purpose of this forum is for the common fan to offer their opinion with other fans. Plain and simple.

    Don't you think if Garret was ready to be a head coach he would be replacing Phillips? I don't care much for Bates and have stated such since the beginning of the season. I know he was hampered by the loss of an unimaginable amount of RB's. From the start of the season however the playcalling had changed. They had gone away from the two back, runfirst philosophy. While it was fun to watch, that's not what won SBs here. Once defenses figured it out is was not quite as productive. I know the O-line was further on the scale of pass protection than the zone blocking run protection when the season started. Even at the beginning of the year more often than not we saw one back sets it seemed trying to mimmick the Patriots. The deep ball was non-existant. The roll out seemed to disapear near the end of the season. Once teams figured all they offered was the mid range game they stopped it up. Again I know they were hampered by the injuries, but some philosophy had nothing to do with that. I'm just not sold on Bates. Lack of a solid runing game and always having to drive 80 yrd to score contributed to the gap between yardage and scoring.

  • January 7, 2009

    11:43 a.m.

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    davistothehall writes:

    First as you can see from my name yesterday was a happy sad day for me. Second coachk i agree lets use andre as a tackling dummy

  • January 7, 2009

    11:47 a.m.

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    cugrad writes:

    Really getting worked up about dumping assistant coaches, aren't we! Don't put the cart before the horse. You don't fire ALL of the assistants before the new head coach is hired. You hire a head coach; he interviews the assistants, and keeps the ones that he wants. It seems reasonable that he would let most, or all, of the defensive coaches go, and keep at least some of the offensive coaches . . . for continuity's sake . . . and besides, some of them have been doing a good job . . . but, it will be HIS call. Let's not throw the baby out with the bath water in the meantime.

  • January 7, 2009

    11:55 a.m.

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    hep710 writes:

    I can't handle several "rebuilding" years. Keep Bates, Turner and Dennison. Pay them! We need to keep them around after Shanny finds a gig. Bring in Spags to bring it all together and let's win some football games! Our offensive line and running scheme define Bronco football... that needs to stay the same.

  • January 7, 2009

    12:13 p.m.

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    Seawen writes:

    Why would we want the guy the cowboys don't even want. They realize they made a mistake by giving him that big contract and they are praying the Broncos are stupid enough to hire him away.

  • January 7, 2009

    12:39 p.m.

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    snackwater writes:

    The Bronco's have one of the best offenses around, why wouldn't you want to keep one of the architects? Rick Dennison has coached several aspects of the game from Special teams to O line, and has been successful at each. Spag has never been a head coach, Garrett has never been a head coach...none of them have ever been head coaches.
    If we're going to let a new guy take the reins...give it to Dennison. He has proven himself to be successful, and to be a winner.

  • January 7, 2009

    1:39 p.m.

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    TruthHurts writes:

    I feel like I am in the Twilight Zone....there is only one candidate that brings the Broncos a Super Bowl and that is Bill Cowher......

    Has no one in the Bronco's front office noticed the Defense and Special Teams are terrible? The Offense can take care of itself.

    Defense wins championships. Experienced Defensive Coaches win Super Bowls.

  • January 7, 2009

    2:02 p.m.

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    Broncody writes:

    Curoma, I think the LB coach can stay because when all the starters went out the backups were prepared to stay. Webster is his own beast, I'm not blaming that on coaching other than he shouldn't have been on the field.

  • January 7, 2009

    2:18 p.m.

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    Gradishar53 writes:

    I'm shocked Ron Rivera's name is not coming up. Isn't it obvious:

    The Chargers were floundering until Rivera was elevated to DC (same Rivera who DC'd the Bears to the Super Bowl a couple of years ago - they haven't been the same since he left). Chargers turn around and not only salvage the season, but beat the Broncos silly to make the playoffs. Bowlen can kill two birds with one stone by getting one of the best defensive minds in football, while sending the Chargers back down to the depths.

    He may have even met with Rivera after the game (coming away assured that if he let Shanahan go, Rivera would be his man), but can't do anything yet because the Chargers are still playing and it would be tampering. Let's see what happens when the Chargers are eliminated. My guess is that Bowlen was set to hire Rivera this week, but couldn't when the Chargers beat Indy in overtime, extending their season. Now Bowlen is dragging out the interview process while sitting in a holding pattern.

    This would be the only way he could justify the quick release of Shanny.

  • January 7, 2009

    2:35 p.m.

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    El_Braino writes:

    a few thoughts:

    Everyone is quick to jump on Spags as our coach, thinking that he'll keep our coaches on the offensive side, but remember that the Giants have the best running game out there. That means that Spags has at least had some knowledge of what a strong O-line and a strong Running Backs coach looks like. Also, I want to reiterate what was posted (either in this paper or the DPost), a HC that is Defense-minded, doesn't necessarily mean that we'd have a strong defense (i.e. Tony Dungy, Romeo Crennel, Nolan, the ex Lions coach, etc). What the Broncos need is a strong, passionate coach that can instill discipline and hold coaches and players accountable for their performance. I wasn't a big Morris fan, but I read a Fox 31 article on their website. I know, it's Fox, but it was very intriguing and gave good reason as to why Morris is a credible candidate. Whoever the Broncos choose, I just hope that they can lead our team back to glory.

  • January 7, 2009

    3:40 p.m.

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    SE7EN writes:

    El_Braino,

    I sort of agree with what you're saying. I find it interesting that Garrett's comments to the media were heavily focused on Cutler and the offense and Spag's comments were focused more on the Defense and the need to improve on that side of the ball.

    It isn't that most of us think that a defensive minded coach will fix the defense overnight, but it is the idea that the worst part of this team will be a top priority for the next coach to address. Spag was already talking on the Defense needing to improve. Garret, simply gushing about Cutler.

  • January 7, 2009

    3:55 p.m.

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    BigRedCelt writes:

    IMHO, and I'l' preface this with saying I'm a big Cutler fan, I think he needs a swift kick in the @$$ more so than a coach that's going to come in here and kiss it.

    Does anyone else find it interesting that the talk of Spags anywhere else has been non-existant. I know he's preparing for a a game, but......

  • January 7, 2009

    3:56 p.m.

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    El_Braino writes:

    Se7en:
    Did you get a chance to see Garret on 9news? He kept referring to the Broncos as the Dolphins! He did it twice! If he wasn't even sure as to where he was to interview, then that doesn't bode well for him as a Head Coach!

  • January 7, 2009

    4:13 p.m.

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    MCas70 writes:

    I don't get why Cutler gets a say in deciding who his coach is, like I read in another article. Has he won anything to deserve that kind of pull? Seems to me he runs his mouth more than win games since he's been our QB. Win a playoff game like your evil arch-enemy "Phillis", then you can be another Elway.

  • January 8, 2009

    11:18 a.m.

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    curoma writes:

    Why do all you EXPERTS seem to think that you know MORE than Pat Bowlen, on how to run HIS team? HE feels that THE HEAD COACH is the most important part of the equation. I agree with that.

    The HC IS the guy who makes the ON THE FIELD decisions. The guy who decides the player related issues. THE GUY who deals, everyday, every play, with the PLAYERS.

    PB has FAITH in his 3-headed GM: Goodman,Xanders&Goodman (sounds like a law firm). I don't think, at this time, that its really all that necessary to spend the big $$ on a mouth piece to make decisions about a team that these guys know intricately.

    I read in the "other paper" that the new HC will be asked, but not made, to CONSIDER retaining 6 coaches: Dennison,Bates, Turner & Jedd Fisch(WR), Rich Tuten(Conditioning) & Bill Johnson(DL). All the rest have had termination papers sent to the NFL offices.

    That being said, its fairly obvious that the 3HM & PB, seem to be reading YOUR posts?(sic!)

    Seriously though, Ultimately, the NEW HC, whoever THEY choose, will be making the final decisions on HIS staff.

    ( I'm pretty sure that PB is well aware of the Dolphin slips from Garrett and he's probably been DQ'd).

    Why do some of you knuckleheads keep bringing up Cowher? He has turned down every interview request lobbed at him? He's not an option.

    If the DECISION isn't announced by the middle of next week, you can ASSUME that its Spagnuolo. Otherwise, prepare to whine about WHO the NEW Bronco Head Coach is!

    In Pat we Trust.

  • January 8, 2009

    1:15 p.m.

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    bchiper writes:

    Gradishar53 that's brilliant. I've been clouded by the media hype again. I hadn't thought of Rivera as HC, but he'd sure make a great one. I do agree the bolts were pretty weak on D until he took the reigns. Would certianly fit that's for sure.

    The name I'm surprised that hasn't come up anywhere is Brian Billick. Pretty solid HC if you ask me. Put his defensive ideas alongside the existing offensive coach's and you'd have a real solid team I'd think. I just think it's odd his name isn't out there, or am I missing something.........

  • January 8, 2009

    10:29 p.m.

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    curoma writes:

    Yeah! He's an Offensive Mind, or supposed to be. The Ravens NEVER had any offense the whole time he was there. He was lucky to have great defensive minds there while he was there.
    He kinda killed his chances to be an HC.
    He was lucky to have Culpepper and Moss in their prime. Made him LOOK like he new what he was doing. He's NO head coach.
    Yes Ryan was one of those D minds.

  • January 9, 2009

    1:54 p.m.

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    wardo writes:

    I'm hopeful that the Broncos don't have a knee-jerk reaction to just hiring a defensive minded head coach, just because that side of the ball needs the most work right now - how about hiring the best head coach, regardless of what side of the ball he is responsible for. Obviously the Broncos are considering the same thing as they did interview several current offensive coordinators. I don't pretend to know what Bowlen is thinking, but I would have to think that you could see the Broncos possibly make offers to several of the recent interview candidates - i.e. hire Garrett - who is my personal second favorite behind Spags (I do think he is the best candidate) - and then make an offer to the Dolphins DB coach to become the defensive coordinator - so in essence, two promotions...just something to consider.