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Mike Shanahan

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2011

    John Elway, Broncos to make same mistake with offensive coach as with Josh McDaniels?

    John Elway.​At this writing, John Elway is reportedly on the job as executive veep of football operations for your Denver Broncos, and he'll presumably have a big say about who becomes the next head coach. But there's a problem -- the same one the team's braintrust failed to address when hirin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 8, 2010

    Top 20 Josh McDaniels disasters: Anatomy of a Denver Broncos coaching failure

    Josh McDaniels.​The speed with which Josh McDaniels's Denver Broncos career went south was absolutely stunning -- and we documented every misstep. Below, we've linked to and excerpted from twenty posts over twenty months that tell the tale, from personnel mistakes involving the likes of Jay Cu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 13, 2010

    Aaron Youngblood, exec chef of Dixons Downtown Grill, on bourbon, sea-turtle options and the woman who went on a tirade

    Lori Midson​ Aaron Youngblood Executive Chef Dixons Downtown Grill 1610 16th Street 303-573-6100 www.dixonsrestaurant.com This is part one of Lori Midson's Q&A with Aaron Youngblood, exec chef of Dixons Downtown Grill. Part two of the interview will run tomorrow. Aaron Youngblood needed a j ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 28, 2010

    Mike Shanahan: Is it okay to root against his post-Broncos career?

    What's your rooting interest?​Today's Denver blogs sampler: On Mile High Report, PolarBear14 wonders if it's bad to root against former Broncos coach Mike Shanahan. Sorry, Shanny. 5280's Michael de Yoanna reports about Congressman Doug Lamborn's support for the son of Hamas' founder. Never m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2010

    Mike Shanahan era officially over now that Tony Scheffler's gone

    "Just wait, Joe. You're gonna miss me."​We've been panning for Denver blogging gold. Here's three posts we sifted out. In a fan post on Mile High Report, Joe Medina calls April 19 "a day that will live in infamy" -- because Tony Scheffler's departure means the Broncos' Mike Shanahan era is of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 7, 2010

    Brandon Marshall in Denver Blogs: Expect Mike Shanahan to go after him -- hard

    "Did you know I'm available?"​It's that time again, lovers of Denver bloggery. Bronco Talk's Jonathan Douglas thinks Mike Shanahan wants Brandon Marshall in a Redskins uniform in part because "Mike's probably one of the few people that Marshall would respect (and trust) enough to accept a pay ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2010

    Mike Shanahan and Donovan McNabb trade: Did Josh McDaniels get schooled by the Mastermind?

    "This is how it's done, son."​Talk about a startling NFL trade: The Eagles sent QB Donovan McNabb to the Washington Redskins for the 37th pick in this year's draft, plus a third- or fourth-rounder next year. At first glance, new Redskins coach Mike Shanahan appears to have pulled off one hell ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 1, 2010

    Brandon Marshall on Denver Blogs: He's a wanted man -- by other NFL teams

    "What's not to love?"​Denver blogs about Denver stuff. Mile High Report's John Bena links to Bill Williamson's discussion of the Brandon Marshall trade market. Williamson sees seven teams as potentially in the sweepstakes, including the Redkins. BM and Mike Shanahan: together again? Colorado ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2010

    Bill Romanowski as Redskins' strength and conditioning coach? What a juicy idea

    A Flickr photo"I've been clean for years. I just like to grit my teeth."​The Washington Post is reporting that former Bronco Bill Romanowski is interviewing for a job with his old coach, Mike Shanahan, now helming the Redskins. The gig? Strength-and-conditioning coach. Cue peals of laughter. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 7, 2009

    Broncos scalp Chiefs: Here's to fresh starts

    Kyle Orton just needed to get that first interception out of his system.​If ever there was a game that proved Pat Bowlen was right to bid farewell to Mike Shanahan after the end of last season in favor of some new blood, it was yesterday's Broncos-Chiefs matchup, when Josh McDaniels and compan ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 20, 2009

    Cry me a (Philip) Rivers, San Diego!

    What Eddie Royal looked like to San Diego special teams last night: a blur.​As we all know, Chargers QB Philip Rivers is a dick. Even most of the people who like him would agree -- and given the Broncos' performances against SD over the past several years, his dickishness has been able to reig ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2009

    Another Perfect Day in Denver, before the economy went to hell

    And now, for your viewing pleasure, a look at the way Denver attempted to sell Denver back in 2002, when the International Chamber of Commerce's 34th World Congress took place here. Entitled Another Perfect Day in Denver, the video, produced by the Mayor's Office of Economic Development & Internati ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2009

    Is Jay Cutler that good? Or are the Broncos that bad?

    Lucky Jay Cutler still gets to wear orange hats.​The Broncos' 27-17 loss to the Chicago Bears last night didn't start out so badly thanks to a crowd whose berserker rage fired up the defense throughout the first quarter. Once the throng's energy level eased up, however, members of the Denver D ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 14, 2009

    Will this year's Broncos make us pine for the past?

    Your 2007 Denver Broncos.​I visited the Denver Broncos' official website this morning and discovered a "team photo" button on the "team" page. When I clicked it, however, I was surprised to see an image of the 2007 squad, complete with Mike Shanahan doing his weird little squint in row six and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 15, 2009

    Broncos powerless in NFL power rankings

    A photo from DrunkAthlete.comKyle Orton fueling up for action. Now that the spittle-flecked anger has died down from the whole Jay Cutler-to-the-Bears brouhaha, how do NFL prognosticators rate your Denver Broncos in the months prior to the start of the 2009-2010 season? Not very highly, to say the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 27, 2009

    Knowthanks on that new Broncos jersey

    I'm mad. Mad about new Broncos coach JoshMcDufus's arrogantly poor handling of the Jay Cutler affair, mad about his signing of, as my friend Mayf called it, the PuPu Platter of washed up running backs (Correll Buckhalter, J.J. Arrington and LaMont Jordan) to compliment (?) our existing cast of be ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 4, 2009

    Josh McDaniels haters don't think Jay Cutler is a "little bitch"

    Josh McDevil -- er, McDaniels -- in an image from the KeepJayFireMcDaniels.com website. The tide seemed to be turning against Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler in his current pout-off with new coach Josh McDaniels over trade talks in which McDaniels considered swapping Cutler for former New Eng ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2009

    Channel 9's Drew Soicher threatens Mike Shanahan bobblehead with decapitation

    The latest blogosphere blather suggests that recently fired Denver Broncos coach Mike Shanahan could be headed to Kansas City to take over the struggling Chiefs franchise. Not happening, insists 9News sports anchor Drew Soicher. He's so sure this rumor isn't worth the breath it takes to pass it th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2009

    Broncos Country is not happy about Josh McDaniels. Broncos Country is wrong.

    What are people saying about the Broncos' new coach? Well ... Terrell Davis, the former Bronco and current NFL Network analyst, thinks McDaniels, at 32, is too young. The Mile High Report thinks he's too much like Belichick. Our own Michael Roberts thinks he's too offensive-minded. The Rocky's Dave ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2009

    Wake-Up Call: New jobs for Andrew Romanoff

    On November 5, the day after Democrats scored such a stunning upset in Colorado, I spotted affable, outgoing Colorado House of Representatives speaker Andrew Romanoff at the Saucy Noodle, of all places. He was on the phone with Bernie Buescher, the Grand Junction rep who'd looked to be next in lin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 31, 2008

    Mike Shanahan: Best of Denver award winner

    Mike Shanahan, who was fired Tuesday, wasn't just the Denver Broncos' winningest and longest-tenured coach, he was also a repeat Westword Best of Denver award winner, taking home Best Coach - Professional in 1998 and 2007; Best Sack of a Bronco in 2004; Best Sporty Marshall in 2001; Best-Dressed Co ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 5, 2008

    Is the Broncos' coaching job the best in football?

    On ESPN radio (1600 AM) this morning, host Colin Cowherd veered into an interesting discussion about the best coaching jobs in college and pro football. In judging great coaching gigs, he said he looks for a handful of traits: supportive but not unrealistic fans, supportive but not overbearing owner ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2008

    Broncos-Raiders Live Blog: Royal flushes Oakland DBs; Shanahan smacks Al

    On ESPN radio (1600 AM) this morning, host Colin Cowherd veered into an interesting discussion about the best coaching jobs in college and pro football. In judging great coaching gigs, he said he looks for a handful of traits: supportive but not unrealistic fans, supportive but not overbearing owner ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 25, 2008

    Stefan Fatsis' A Few Seconds of Panic: A Football Book That Kicks and Screams

    On ESPN radio (1600 AM) this morning, host Colin Cowherd veered into an interesting discussion about the best coaching jobs in college and pro football. In judging great coaching gigs, he said he looks for a handful of traits: supportive but not unrealistic fans, supportive but not overbearing owner ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 27, 2008

    Brandon Marshall and Javon Walker: Catching Catastrophes

    On ESPN radio (1600 AM) this morning, host Colin Cowherd veered into an interesting discussion about the best coaching jobs in college and pro football. In judging great coaching gigs, he said he looks for a handful of traits: supportive but not unrealistic fans, supportive but not overbearing owner ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 26, 2007

    The Broncos' Todd Sauerbrun is the Worst Person in the NFL

    On ESPN radio (1600 AM) this morning, host Colin Cowherd veered into an interesting discussion about the best coaching jobs in college and pro football. In judging great coaching gigs, he said he looks for a handful of traits: supportive but not unrealistic fans, supportive but not overbearing owner ... More >>

  • News

    March 16, 2006

    Confessions of a Bar Girl

    She's hot. She's coming over. Wanna buy some Scotch?

  • Sports & Recreation

    March 25, 2004

    Best Sack of a Bronco

    Shanny's Adios to Daryl Gardener

  • News

    March 4, 2004

    The Message

    Rack and Ruin

  • News

    September 11, 2003

    Plumbing the Broncos

    Feeling defensive, Coach Shanahan? It's about time.

  • News

    September 4, 2003

    First Down

    Big problems in midget football.

  • News

    August 22, 2002

    Long Bombs Away

    The true spirit of sport returns when pigskins fly.

  • Sports & Recreation

    March 29, 2001

    Best Sports Coach -- Professional

    Bob Hartley
    Colorado Avalanche

  • News

    September 14, 2000

    Giving Golf What Fore!

    Tiger, Tiger, still burning bright.

  • Best of Denver

    June 29, 2000

    Best-dressed coach

    Mike Shanahan

  • News

    March 16, 2000

    Off Limits

    Offensive interference...

  • News

    November 11, 1999

    Sportswomen Wanted

    Denver's fabulous sports babes still struggle to score in the male broadcast world.

  • News

    November 11, 1999

    Revenge of the Monkey Boy

    Sports-talk radio host Scott Hastings is riding the Broncos—and his wild image—all the way to the bank.

  • News

    September 2, 1999

    Mr. Big

    Stop counting the homers and start playing baseball.

  • News

    August 12, 1999

    The Bucking Stops Here

    Stop counting the homers and start playing baseball.

  • News

    May 6, 1999

    The Long Goodbye

    Stop counting the homers and start playing baseball.

  • News

    January 28, 1999

    Off Limits

    Stop counting the homers and start playing baseball.

  • News

    January 7, 1999

    Season's Greeting

    Stop counting the homers and start playing baseball.

  • Music

    September 17, 1998

    Feedback

    Stop counting the homers and start playing baseball.

  • News

    January 29, 1998

    John Elway

    The Man With the Golden Arm

  • News

    December 25, 1997

    All Choked Up

    The Man With the Golden Arm

  • News

    January 9, 1997

    Stupor Bowl

    The Man With the Golden Arm

  • News

    October 17, 1996

    Last Stop: New Orleans?

    The Man With the Golden Arm

  • News

    January 3, 1996

    THE ONCE AND VIRTUAL CHAMPS

    The Man With the Golden Arm

  • News

    December 27, 1995

    THE BALLS AND STRIKES OF '95

    The Man With the Golden Arm

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