Mike Mularkey?

[BroncoSojia]

Broncos reportedly interested in Falcons’ Mularkey

Douglas A. Lee Dec 15, 2010 1:00 PM



According to a report from Adam Schefter on ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown, the Broncos may have interest in Falcons OC Mike Mularkey (http://www.pro-football-reference.com/coaches/MulaMi0.htm) for their head coaching position. Mularkey, who was head coach of the Buffalo Bills in 2004 and 2005, has been the Falcons' OC for three seasons. The 11-2 Falcons are fifth in the NFL this season in scoring with 335 points and ninth in yardage.
Mularkey told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-falcons-blog/2010/12/14/mularkey-focused-on-falcons-not-landing-a-new-job/) that while unaware of Schefter's report or of any interest from the Broncos, he is indeed interested in becoming a head coach again. When asked specifically about pursuing a HC job, Mularkey said (http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-mularkey-hasnt-heard-777178.html),
I would like the opportunity again. I would, if it ever presents itself.
Without going into further detail, ESPN's Pat Yasinskas writes that Denver could fit the profile (http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/16469/atlantas-success-could-harm-coaching-staff) of what Mularkey might seek in terms of a franchise's ownership and front-office structure. Apparently, Yasinskas has no idea what's been going on in Denver...
In Mularkey's first two seasons as Atlanta's OC, the Falcons ranked 10th in points and 6th in yards (2008) and 13th in points and 16th in yards (2009). Mularkey also coordinated the 2006 Dolphins offense, one that ranked 29th in points and 20th in yards.
Mularkey has been referred to (http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-falcons-blog/2010/06/24/mike-mularkey-dusting-off-his-inspector-gadget-material/) by the nickname "Inspector Gadget" thanks to his penchant for trick plays. He earned the nickname during his time as the Steelers' OC from 2001 to 2003, when he had the versatile Antwaan Randle El, Kordell Stewart and Hines Ward at his disposal. Earlier this year, Steelers blog Steel Curtain Rising (http://steelcurtainrising.blogspot.com/2010/05/worst-steelers-offensive-coordinator.html) wrote:
...while Mularkey perhaps got a little too captivated with his own innovations, Pittsburgh’s offense enjoyed a lot of success during his tenure.
As Buffalo's head coach, Mularkey led the Bill to a 9-7 record in 2004 before slipping to a 5-11 record in 2005. He surprisingly resigned (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2289987) from his position in January of 2006 after HOF coach Marv Levy was appointed GM. Mularkey reportedly cited concerns with the structure of the organization, which of course is a source of great concern and mystery in Denver.

http://www.itsalloverfatman.com/broncos/entry/broncos-reportedly-interested-in-falcons-mularkey

Any thoughts on him?

[footstepsfrom#27]

He surprisingly resigned from his position in January of 2006 after HOF coach Marv Levy was appointed GM. Mularkey reportedly cited concerns with the structure of the organization, which of course is a source of great concern and mystery in Denver.
If he had concerns about Levy at GM, what will he think of this mess?

[Ray Finkle]

I wouldn't be opposed to this hire as long as they hire a good GM and DC.

[go_broncos]

Again..they are doing mistake hiring the coach first..

[bowtown]

Again..they are doing mistake hiring the coach first..

Wow, I can't believe they already hired him!

Again... you are doing mistake of believing every last thing you read on the interweb.

[Man-Goblin]

What a bunch of malarkey.

[NFLBRONCO]

Again..they are doing mistake hiring the coach first..

I agree they must hire GM first

[footstepsfrom#27]

What a bunch of malarkey.
Thought about it...to easy though. :kiss:

[razorwire77]

I sound like a broken record. This would be an ok hire imho if he's paired with a competant GM and executive team to upgrade the talent on D, and a proven DC to coach said talent.

[Mr. Elway]

do do-do do-do (Inspector Gadget) do do-do do-do do-doooooooo!

[OABB]

You said inspect her gadget. Heh heh heh.

[jhns]

I sound like a broken record. This would be an ok hire imho if he's paired with a competant GM and executive team to upgrade the talent on D, and a proven DC to coach said talent.

This.

I think it should be this way with any coach we hire though.

[Rohirrim]

I think, after fixing the FO first, we should bring in a defensive minded coach, for a change.

[NFLBRONCO]

I think, after fixing the FO first, we should bring in a defensive minded coach, for a change.

I would prefer to go this route this time as well

[FantomForce]

Sweet let us go after another offensive mastermind!!! bwahahahahahah chuck it to LLYOD!

[go_broncos]

Wow, I can't believe they already hired him!

Again... you are doing mistake of believing every last thing you read on the interweb.

All the rumors that we heard is about hiring HC..
If it is the case..it is a mistake by Bowlen.
That's my opinion..

[bowtown]

All the rumors that we heard is about hiring HC..
If it is the case..it is a mistake by Bowlen.
That's my opinion..

It's not sexy news to make up rumors about GMs. Most casual fans don't even know what the hell a GM is, much less who the GM of their team is. The reason we are only hearing about head coaches right now is because these are all nothing but giant guesses by the media. Do you think Ellis or Sacamano are on the phone every morning with Schefter and Miller updating them on which coach--who is currently under contract and still playing the season--they've got at the top of the list today? None of these rumors mean anything right now.

[Mile High Shack]

pretty sure they are hiring Elway first, GM 2nd, then a coach

just b/c they are interested in someone doesn't mean jack squat, they can't even talk to him till after the playoffs are over for the Falcons anyway, so calm down sunshine

[serious hops]

I hear Cam Cameron is available. We should take a look at him, I really think it could work out.

[vancejohnson82]

fire an offensive guy with a penchant for trick plays

hire an offensive guy with a penchant for trick plays


we should draft a QB too...

[2KBack]

fire an offensive guy with a penchant for trick plays

hire an offensive guy with a penchant for trick plays


we should draft a QB too...

Yeah, but this guys trick plays used Kordell Stewart, and Anything Slash can do, Tebow can do better.

[Beantown Bronco]

Yeah, but this guys trick plays used Kordell Stewart, and Anything Slash can do, Tebow can do better.

except other dudes.

[Drek]

fire an offensive guy with a penchant for trick plays

hire an offensive guy with a penchant for trick plays


we should draft a QB too...

McDaniels offense wasn't the problem. It was how he managed everything else.

If Mularkey would come in here and work in a 50/50 partnership with a truly empowered GM, with the clearly stated fact that we remain a 3-4 defense and Tebow is his QBOTF it could be a very good match.

[bowtown]

except other dudes.

I'm not so sure about that.

[Hamrob]

If we bring Elway into the fold...I would not be surprised if we keep Xanders as the GM.

[Likwid Kerruj]

If we bring Elway into the fold...I would not be surprised if we keep Xanders as the GM.

If he stays, it'll be back to bean counter.

He was only GM in title anyways.

[gtown]

I just can't wait for the day that the Broncos are connected to a rumor into bringing in a defensive minded coach. Kubiak, Fassel, and Mularkey? What about someone who cares about the other side of the ball?

[Ratboy]

No ****ing way.

[Kaylore]

I would like this...if the GM does.

[dbfan21]

i agree they must hire gm first

+1

[ColoradoBuff]

i'f be open to his as the HC...much better than Fassel imo!