latest Rumor from PFT--Shanny to SanDiego?? NO!!!!!Gary Miller from CBS 4 says NYJ

[broncofan7]

http://www.profootballtalk.com/category/rumor-mill/

SHANAHAN HAS SOMETHING UP HIS SLEEVE?
Posted by Mike Florio on December 30, 2008, 7:51 p.m.
The immediate speculation in some league circles when word broke of the termination of long-time Broncos coach Mike Shanahan is that Shanahan has something else cooking, and that he forced his firing by refusing to agree to changes that owner Pat Bowlen wants to make.

According to Jeff Legwold of the Rocky Mountain News, part of that speculation is right on the money.

Per Legwold, Shanahan was fired because he refused to fire defensive coordinator Bob Slowik, whose unit surrendered 52 points in a Week Seventeen loss to the Chargers.

Said Bowlen, in a release issued by the team: “After giving this careful consideration, I have concluded that a change in our football operations is in the best interests of the Denver Broncos. This is certainly a difficult decision, but one that I feel must be made and which will ultimately be in the best interests of all concerned.

“I appreciate the 21 years that Mike Shanahan has given to the organization as an assistant and head coach, and the two Super Bowl wins in that time. His contributions hold a special place in Broncos history.”

So if Shanahan wanted to get out of town because he has something else cooking, what might it be?

Believe it or not, there’s speculation that Shanahan is trying to position himself for the Chargers job.

What’s that, you say? The Chargers are in the playoffs and they’ve made it clear that Norv Turner is coming back as head coach?

That was our reaction, too. But a highly-placed league source suspects that something is happening with Shanahan and San Diego.

YUCK.

In our book, it’s almost as unlikely as Shanahan coaching the Raiders. But we’ll continue to keep our eyes peeled on this one.




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[extralife]

I would not be shocked at all to see him in this division. I'll probably jump off a bridge and all, but yeah, not shocked.

[Popps]

It's possible.

No sweat. Bring it on. Sounds like fun.

[bloodsunday]

I'm calling BS on this.

[SoDak Bronco]

wolf and all you shanany haters will then bitch and moan that we need a change.

[MileHighMagic]

Believe it or not, there’s speculation that Shanahan is trying to position himself for the Chargers job.

What’s that, you say? The Chargers are in the playoffs and they’ve made it clear that Norv Turner is coming back as head coach?

That was our reaction, too. But a highly-placed league source suspects that something is happening with Shanahan and San Diego.


That would be like my wife leaving me for my father and making me watch them have sex twice a year. I refuse to believe it.

[lifeafter elway]

i am sure the raiders agree - lets ask them how much fun they have had over the last 15 seasons.

[colonelbeef]

It's possible.

No sweat. Bring it on. Sounds like fun.



JESUS ****ING CHRIST.

[Bronx33]

That site is worthless.

[SoCalBronco]

That would serve us right.

[Orange_Beard]

I must be a league insider.

http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showthread.php?t=75562

[colonelbeef]

That would serve us right.

Yep.

[12th man]

pft is never right. this is totall bs and don't believe a word of it

[colonelbeef]

pft is never right. this is totall bs and don't believe a word of it

It makes perfect sense actually.

[bolthead123]

that is just beyond the pale.

thats almost as crazy as an organization firing someone that coached his team to a 14-2 record. That would never happen.

[TDmvp]

Last year i had this spooky dream of us firing Mike last year and in the dream Al Davis walks to a bank of mics and says he is stepping away from the media light and going to enjoy some time with his family and fixing the one mistake he ever made , and he would like to introduce to you the new coach and president of football operations mike Shanahan ...

Either way this move was Stupid .... you let him retool and get all this young talent to groom for a run at a title , and in a year where half the team misses weeks of football or is on IR you fire him .... We look as stupid as the Jets ...

jeez not sure what would be worse .... S.D. or Raiders ...

[SoDak Bronco]

Shanny will have his vengence, just ask Al Davis

[Popps]

That would serve us right.

Jeesh, dude. Man-up.

SD has been beating our ass for four years. What are they going to do, beat us by 50 instead of 40?

C'mon... pull it together. You're a great poster. You should know this is part of the game.

If we're a great organization (and I believe we are).... we'll come out of this on top.

[bloodsunday]

It's possible.

No sweat. Bring it on. Sounds like fun.

Well, we know in 2 or 3 years their personnel cupboard will be bare.

[orinjkrush]

speculation is just that.
however, shanny does well with a team LOADED with talent.

[Boltjolt]

http://www.profootballtalk.com/category/rumor-mill/

SHANAHAN HAS SOMETHING UP HIS SLEEVE?
Posted by Mike Florio on December 30, 2008, 7:51 p.m.
The immediate speculation in some league circles when word broke of the termination of long-time Broncos coach Mike Shanahan is that Shanahan has something else cooking, and that he forced his firing by refusing to agree to changes that owner Pat Bowlen wants to make.

According to Jeff Legwold of the Rocky Mountain News, part of that speculation is right on the money.

Per Legwold, Shanahan was fired because he refused to fire defensive coordinator Bob Slowik, whose unit surrendered 52 points in a Week Seventeen loss to the Chargers.

Said Bowlen, in a release issued by the team: “After giving this careful consideration, I have concluded that a change in our football operations is in the best interests of the Denver Broncos. This is certainly a difficult decision, but one that I feel must be made and which will ultimately be in the best interests of all concerned.

“I appreciate the 21 years that Mike Shanahan has given to the organization as an assistant and head coach, and the two Super Bowl wins in that time. His contributions hold a special place in Broncos history.”

So if Shanahan wanted to get out of town because he has something else cooking, what might it be?

Believe it or not, there’s speculation that Shanahan is trying to position himself for the Chargers job.

What’s that, you say? The Chargers are in the playoffs and they’ve made it clear that Norv Turner is coming back as head coach?

That was our reaction, too. But a highly-placed league source suspects that something is happening with Shanahan and San Diego.

YUCK.

In our book, it’s almost as unlikely as Shanahan coaching the Raiders. But we’ll continue to keep our eyes peeled on this one.

:~ohyah!: What Job? AJ has said over and over again that Norv is coming back next season.

Say Hello to NY Shanny

[Los Broncos]

That would suck bad if he went there, but I don't see is happening.

[BroncoBuff]

San Diego would never cook anything up with Mike while they're still in playoff contention.

[tsiguy96]

thats crazy heh. i 100% believe he got fired because he refused to remove bob slowik, and thus proof he should not be a GM.

btw: mike very very very likely will not coach in 2009.

[BlaK-Argentina]

This.would.be.horrible.

[long beach bronco]

Where ever Shanny ends up, I wish him the best. But refusing to fire Slowik is what got him fired. He shouldv'e fired the guy, his schemes were horrible and to keep him around doomed Shanahan. Our young offense will be great, and our defense will be improved as well in my opinion.

[Bronx33]

why did you even post this drivel?

[broncosteven]

I would not be shocked if Shanny wound up in any of the 3 AFC west teams.

Any chance to stick it to the Bowlen like he did to Al twice a year. I could see him and Davis making peace just to stick it in Bowlens ass every year.

[Rigs11]

Shanny will end up in Cleveland

[oubronco]

Where ever Shanny ends up, I wish him the best. But refusing to fire Slowik is what got him fired. He shouldv'e fired the guy, his schemes were horrible and to keep him around doomed Shanahan. Our young offense will be great, and our defense will be improved as well in my opinion.

see this is where i'm stumped if he's an offensive mastermind then couldn't he see Slowdick's schemes sucked asss in practice

[Bronx33]

Would anybody be shocked if shanahan just retired?

[bloodsunday]

Shanny will end up in Cleveland

With their talent on O... it's possible. He'd have to love having Quinn in place.

[Taco John]

Would anybody be shocked if shanahan just retired?

Yes.

[CBF1]

Great hire for us... Imagine what he could do to the chargers excellent defense. They would be at the bottom in no time.

[snowspot66]

If he goes to San Diego and beats our ass it won't exactly change any current trends. Does anybody honestly chalk up the SD games as wins these days?

[Dukes]

Is Shanny willing to just be a HC? A.J. isn't going anywhere. If so then I can see it. But I'd be willing to bet he wants complete control. A place like Detroit.

[Bronx33]

PFT= Miss Cleo psychic HOTLINE

[Wes Mantooth]

http://www.profootballtalk.com/category/rumor-mill/

SHANAHAN HAS SOMETHING UP HIS SLEEVE?
Posted by Mike Florio on December 30, 2008, 7:51 p.m.
The immediate speculation in some league circles when word broke of the termination of long-time Broncos coach Mike Shanahan is that Shanahan has something else cooking, and that he forced his firing by refusing to agree to changes that owner Pat Bowlen wants to make.

According to Jeff Legwold of the Rocky Mountain News, part of that speculation is right on the money.

Per Legwold, Shanahan was fired because he refused to fire defensive coordinator Bob Slowik, whose unit surrendered 52 points in a Week Seventeen loss to the Chargers.

Said Bowlen, in a release issued by the team: “After giving this careful consideration, I have concluded that a change in our football operations is in the best interests of the Denver Broncos. This is certainly a difficult decision, but one that I feel must be made and which will ultimately be in the best interests of all concerned.

“I appreciate the 21 years that Mike Shanahan has given to the organization as an assistant and head coach, and the two Super Bowl wins in that time. His contributions hold a special place in Broncos history.”

So if Shanahan wanted to get out of town because he has something else cooking, what might it be?

Believe it or not, there’s speculation that Shanahan is trying to position himself for the Chargers job.

What’s that, you say? The Chargers are in the playoffs and they’ve made it clear that Norv Turner is coming back as head coach?

That was our reaction, too. But a highly-placed league source suspects that something is happening with Shanahan and San Diego.

YUCK.

In our book, it’s almost as unlikely as Shanahan coaching the Raiders. But we’ll continue to keep our eyes peeled on this one.

Sundquist is the source.

[Dagmar]

I like the thread title, it gets longer and longer....!

[broncofan7]

Sundquist is the source.

http://orangemane.com/BB/showthread.php?t=75561

Yup.

[BroncoBuff]

Shanahan to the Jets would be VERY interesting.

[Boltjolt]

I would not be shocked if Shanny wound up in any of the 3 AFC west teams.

Any chance to stick it to the Bowlen like he did to Al twice a year. I could see him and Davis making peace just to stick it in Bowlens ass every year.

Why would you even say that? He isnt coming to SD because there is no job opening and he isnt going to get ANY control with AJ Smith around and Al Davis hates him.He isnt going to Oakland unless Al swallows his pride (which never happens) and offers a bundle, but Shanny already knows how meddling Al is and i doubt he would even consider it.

Now KC i could see and Herm just sucks as a HC.

Personnaly i dont want Shannarat either even if Norv was going to get fired, ..which he isnt.

[Popps]

I'd love to have Shanahan in San Diego. It would make for great football drama.

What are you people so afraid of? Did you all just let people beat you up on the playground as kids?


Good lord. Man the **** up.

[Popps]

I also love this idea that Shanahan has "something up his sleeve," as if having his team perform miserably for a decade was all part of his master-plan to go to San Diego.

Get real. Maybe he will, maybe he won't... but it's not as if this was some genius move on his part.

[Bronx33]

Why would you even say that? He isnt coming to SD because there is no job opening and he isnt going to get ANY control with AJ Smith around and Al Davis hates him.He isnt going to Oakland unless Al swallows his pride (which never happens) and offers a bundle, but Shanny already knows how meddling Al is and i doubt he would even consider it.

Now KC i could see and Herm just sucks as a HC.

Personnaly i dont want Shannarat either even if Norv was going to get fired, ..which he isnt.


If shanahan was coaching the chargers after marty got canned ( you would have already won 2 superbowls) sadly your SB window is gone now.

[12th man]

I'd love to have Shanahan in San Diego. It would make for great football drama.

What are you people so afraid of? Did you all just let people beat you up on the playground as kids?


Good lord. Man the **** up.

man, this riralry would be intense if shanny would go to sd.it already is a fun/intense one. it would be fun. but it could be painful. shanny going to a team with an already good offense and a great D...it would be like the 97-98 broncos

[Don Flamenco]

I'd love to have Shanahan in San Diego. It would make for great football drama.

What are you people so afraid of? Did you all just let people beat you up on the playground as kids?


Good lord. Man the **** up.

LOL ok tough guy

[EmpireOrange]

If the story is true Shanny will have much to answer for. He effed this team the last 3 weeks meanwhile cooking up a move to go to the Chargers. I will have to say the story is crap, but I hope its true, that will solidify him as the Rat that everybody else claimed he was. If its true, he will just consolidate power there on a downsliding charger team and ruin them too. And such actions always reap the fruits they deserve. Broncos will be the class of the division, again. And soon

[Kid A]

I'd love to have Shanahan in San Diego. It would make for great football drama.

What are you people so afraid of? Did you all just let people beat you up on the playground as kids?


Good lord. Man the **** up.

You don't understand. When angered he is an unstoppable force! He will score 100 pts a game out of sheer will power!

Seriously though, I think people look at his track record against the Raiders. Well, folks, that has largely to do with the Raiders consistently sucking ass. Part of it might be that he put in a little extra work those weeks, but when the Raiders were good they beat us. When they were bad we beat them. There were a few exceptions on both sides, but that is generally what happened. If he goes to SD we'll just have to field a better team than SD. Pretty simple.

[spdirty]

thank god the source was PFT

[The Big E]

Shanny will end up in Cleveland
I hope so. Crennel has said he'd like to stay there in another coaching capacity. Shanahan with Crennel as DC wouldn't suck for them.

[bombay]

I'm willing to wager that Shanahan sits next season out. There's just no reason not to collect the big bucks while recharging the battery.

[BuckinKaeding]

I know this rumor is totally wack, but if it were true, the good news would be that Norv is available.

[Gort]

these rumors are so ridiculous.

first of all, Shanny was fired this afternoon. he's got a presser tomorrow.

that some idiot reporter is speculating about where Shanny ends up and that people are believing it as if it has some meat to it, means that since Sunday, when the Broncos were dismantled in Sandy Eggo, Shanny has been secretly shuttling cross country to interview and meet with NY Jets officials about their job opening which only came into existance yesterday.

come on guys, give this a rest. whoever is reporting this is an IDIOT. wait until there is actually something to report. but speculation does not equal rumor.

if it did, then run with this one.

rumors has it that Shanny wants to coach at Cherry Creek HS.

[bpc]

This would be an absolute nightmare for me.

Get ready though, about 29 other teams want Mike Shanahan right about now with probably Indy and NE being the exception.

What a retarded ass day.

[KipCorrington25]

If he stays in division we know one team will have a weaker defense and special teams than us.

Also, egg his house. If you can get past the gates.

[DenverBrit]

Yeah, Shanahan has had all afternoon to plot and scheme a new position. ROFL!

He's owed $21 million over the next 3 years and would give that all up to work as a HC with AJ Smith as GM??

The best guess is he'll take time off and collect his annual salary from Uncle Pat.

Sure sounds like plan to me. Ha!

[Captain 'Dre]

I'm willing to wager that Shanahan sits next season out. There's just no reason not to collect the big bucks while recharging the battery.

Concur.

[Play2win]

I heard a rumor that Shanny is going to get the Head Coaching job at Arizona State University, 'cause ya know, John Elway's son plays for them... ;D

[TheReverend]

This would be an absolute nightmare for me.

Get ready though, about 29 other teams want Mike Shanahan right about now with probably Indy and NE being the exception.

What a retarded ass day.

Indy too. Dungy is done when the playoffs end.

[TheReverend]

Yeah, Shanahan has had all afternoon to plot and scheme a new position. ROFL!

He's owed $21 million over the next 3 years and would give that all up to work as a HC with AJ Smith as GM??

The best guess is he'll take time off and collect his annual salary from Uncle Pat.

Sure sounds like plan to me. Ha!

That's the guaranteed money pal.

He can work wherever the **** he wants and get the same check... ON TOP of his new check.

[lostknight]

We will be screwed beyond belief if this happens.

[Rohirrim]

Why would the Chargers hire him? Norv Turner outcoached him last week.

[DenverBrit]

That's the guaranteed money pal.

He can work wherever the **** he wants and get the same check... ON TOP of his new check.

So if Shanahan takes another HC job, Bowlen is still paying him??

That's would be a major contractual blunder of epic proportions.

Did you get to review it? ;D

[TheReverend]

So if Shanahan takes another HC job, Bowlen is still paying him??

That's would be a major contractual blunder of epic proportions.

Did you get to review it? ;D

You don't understand how contract bonuses work do you?

Remember when Shanahan got fired from Oakland and came back to work at Denver so Al refused to pay him and they went to court and Shanny sued for his money?

[Broncojef]

I wish Shanahan well but no way in hell would I be the least bit scared no matter who he ends up with. The way he drove personnel decisions, and gameplans I'd more than welcome it. Hopefully he'll keep his prize DC Slowit and his boy Bates...take em all Shanny hope your on our schedule going forward.

[Broncojef]

We will be screwed beyond belief if this happens.

Yeah where will we find another coach to support a defense and a bumbling DC giving up 52 in a must win situation....all is lost!

[tsiguy96]

I'm willing to wager that Shanahan sits next season out. There's just no reason not to collect the big bucks while recharging the battery.

werd. i really dont see him rushing to another town this fast.

[nickademus]

Shanny will get his money as long as he doesnt take another job. The money he is owed was due to an extention he signed not a bonus. so if he sits for a year we pay him. if he takes another job it voids the contract, this is how it has been explained to me.

[BigBad]

I just do not believe this.

[DenverBrit]

You don't understand how contract bonuses work do you?

Remember when Shanahan got fired from Oakland and came back to work at Denver so Al refused to pay him and they went to court and Shanny sued for his money?

Contracts are written in many ways.

I have no idea if Shanahan's compensation ceases if he is fired for cause and finds employment elsewhere.
Now if you've seen and reviewed the contract and are saying that Shanahan would be paid his full salary, regardless of the cause of termination, then I'll bow to your knowledge.
As for my understanding how contractual bonuses 'work' I've been on both sides of that fence.
I know enough to be surprised if Bowlen's lawyers allowed him to guarantee a salary if Shanahan were employed and paid by another organization.
But their relationship transcends business and maybe Bowlen was giddy enough to pay Mike regardless. ???

[Popps]

We will be screwed beyond belief if this happens.

Jezuzz H. Someone get him a tissue.

[DenverBrit]

Remember when Shanahan got fired from Oakland and came back to work at Denver so Al refused to pay him and they went to court and Shanny sued for his money?



Shanahan filed a grievance against Davis, but lost
http://sports-law.blogspot.com/2008_09_01_archive.html

[Broncoman13]

http://sports-law.blogspot.com/2008_09_01_archive.html

Ha!

Rev you douche! Why did you bring that up ya dumbass! Kind of pointless ;D

[Hercules Rockefeller]

Why would the Chargers hire him? Norv Turner outcoached him last week.

How did Norv outcoach him?

"Hey guys, their defense sucks, just don't **** it up!!"

[Hercules Rockefeller]

Shanny will get his money as long as he doesnt take another job. The money he is owed was due to an extention he signed not a bonus. so if he sits for a year we pay him. if he takes another job it voids the contract, this is how it has been explained to me.

Shanahan is due $20M over 3 years, he's going to get that money somehow. If he doesn't work, Bowlen pays. If he works and makes less, Bowlen pays the difference. If he works and makes more, Bowlen doesn't owe him another dime.

[Dr. Broncenstein]

Shannihanigans

[Broncoman13]

Shanny will end up in either Dallas, Indy, or Tampa. Tampa is just a hunch. Indy and Dallas make a lot of sense b/c they are the perfect scenarios for a coach that can put a good-great team over the top. Put him in a situation like Dallas where the defense is already pretty good and he'll have success very quickly. He likes Romo a lot and likes TO and Roy Williams as well. I think Shanny would jump at that opportunity and I would like to see him do it to be honest. Almost guaranteed success for my favorite coach and it's outside the AFC!

[TheReverend]

Shanny will end up in either Dallas, Indy, or Tampa. Tampa is just a hunch. Indy and Dallas make a lot of sense b/c they are the perfect scenarios for a coach that can put a good-great team over the top. Put him in a situation like Dallas where the defense is already pretty good and he'll have success very quickly. He likes Romo a lot and likes TO and Roy Williams as well. I think Shanny would jump at that opportunity and I would like to see him do it to be honest. Almost guaranteed success for my favorite coach and it's outside the AFC!

Tampa? With Griese under contract?

:spit:

Edit: AND Coyer

Edit pt 2: Maybe he can talk Plummer out of retirement!

[Rock Chalk]

That would be like my wife leaving me for my father and making me watch them have sex twice a year. I refuse to believe it.

There is not a better analogy on Earth for this twist of fate.

[TheReverend]

http://sports-law.blogspot.com/2008_09_01_archive.html

Oh. Thanks then.

[telluride]

He'll go to Dallas. Instant Super Bowl contender.

[socalorado]

He'll go to Dallas. Instant Super Bowl contender.

So what happens to Garrett if thats the case?

[telluride]

He'll go to the Jets or KC.

[socalorado]

He'll go to the Jets or KC.

Or DEN.

[halfcreek]

thats crazy heh. i 100% believe he got fired because he refused to remove bob slowik, and thus proof he should not be a GM.

btw: mike very very very likely will not coach in 2009.

I agree. He sits out 2009 and enjoys his new crib, golfs with JE and then takes over in Dallas.