Two Years Ago Today - The Darkest Passage In Broncos History Was Closed

Originally Posted by bronco militia

Ted is getting roasted in the comments section....and rightfully so

Ted is a bit of a douche. It took me a year or so of reading IAOFM to figure that out.

[TonyR]

Originally Posted by Bronco Rob

They do nothing more than regurgitate and provide links from other sites making it easier for the less skilled or lazy navigators of the web.

Really? They provide original material on an almost daily basis. See the analysis of last night's game, linked below, for example.

http://www.itsalloverfatman.com/bron...cos-at-raiders

[TonyR]

Originally Posted by Rabb

I just think they try to be too cute, snarky and come across extremely elitist most of the time.

I agree, they can be a bit obnoxious.

[Requiem]

Not a huge fan of the site, but I think they try to analyze the Broncos and offer insight (just not accumulating links) on their own accord better than most. There are basically three big sites out there: MHR, BT and IAOFM. I haven't contributed to BT in a while (for a variety of reasons), but they are all doing well for themselves. I think the Broncos online community has a lot to offer for their fans.

[Kaylore]

Originally Posted by Requiem

Not a huge fan of the site, but I think they try to analyze the Broncos and offer insight (just not accumulating links) on their own accord better than most. There are basically three big sites out there: MHR, BT and IAOFM. I haven't contributed to BT in a while (for a variety of reasons), but they are all doing well for themselves. I think the Broncos online community has a lot to offer for their fans.

Exactly. Whether you love or hate any of those sites (or this one) for a small fan base we have a surprisingly high amount of decent quality fan-driven content for people to consume. I've been out there schlepping as a fan that provides content. It isn't easy and to do it daily takes more than people think. If you don't like it, fine, but at least you have options. Not a lot of other teams have that option.

[Bronco Rob]

Sayōnara!

[Guess Who]

Broncos fire Josh McDaniels

Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on December 6, 2010, 6:22 PM EST


Josh McDaniels won’t even finish his second season as Broncos head coach.
In a short announcement sent over Twitter, the team announced that “Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen has relieved Josh McDaniels of his head coaching duties.”

McDaniels’ team was 3-9 on the season and 5-17 since they jumped out to a fast start to open the 2009 campaign. The timing of the move is a surprise because McDaniels met with the media Monday and players were in house as normal.

Bowlen’s ultimate decision won’t shock anyone, though. McDaniels was slowly getting buried in an avalanche of distractions, bad personnel decisions, and tough losses.

Once viewed as one of the most stable, well-run organizations in football, the Broncos now look like a mess. We’re only a week removed from Bowlen saying that McDaniels was safe, then backtracking hours later. There are serious questions about whether the right infrastructure is in place with the team and who is making the decisions.

The Broncos exonerated McDaniels after the “Spygate II” affair erupted, but ESPN’s Adam Schefter indicates the scandal played a role in McDaniels’ departure.

Complete Article: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...osh-mcdaniels/

[Guess Who]

Josh McBilicheat

[Guess Who]

Originally Posted by Bronco Rob

Sayōnara!

Please Rob, take it down. My avatar is less disturbing then yours!!!

[BowlenBall]

The Alphonso Smith pick that McDaniels traded away ended up being #14 overall in the 2010 draft.

With that pick, Seattle selected S Earl Thomas.

[gyldenlove]

Originally Posted by BowlenBall

The Alphonso Smith pick that McDaniels traded away ended up being #14 overall in the 2010 draft.

With that pick, Seattle selected S Earl Thomas.

It could be worse, he could have coached the team to the worst finish in team history......

[Blueflame]

Originally Posted by BowlenBall

The Alphonso Smith pick that McDaniels traded away ended up being #14 overall in the 2010 draft.

With that pick, Seattle selected S Earl Thomas.

---- lengthy string of curse words ----

McDammit.

[Miss I.]

I wonder if Beelzicheat is grooming him to take over as HC of the Pats when he eventually has to return to Hades?

[BowlenBall]

More nostalgia -- remember that revolutionary "amoeba offense" that he was going to install with the Broncos?

Points scored per game during the McDaniels "error":

2009
12
27
23
17
20
34
7
10
17
3
26
44
16
19
27
24

2010
17
31
13
26
17
20
14
16
49
14
33
6
Fired

Average points per game under McDaniels: 20
Broncos 2013 average points per game: 39

[TheElusiveKyleOrton]

Originally Posted by Bronco Rob

Incorrect. Was a huge proponent of their site, in fact turned most of the people at mane on to it. What they do is no more special than the others, with the lone exception being that they soley cover the Broncos. What opinions are there to disagree with? They do nothing more than regurgitate and provide links from other sites making it easier for the less skilled or lazy navigators of the web.

Hope that helps.

I'm not sure you can claim that you turned "most people" on to the site. But moving past that...

The daily link dump is not great writing, but they do find everything there is to find from a variety of sources, and do a pretty good job of breaking down what's in each link. If that was all they did, you might be on to something, but it's not.

Ted does a marvelous job at breaking down specifics in the passing game and defense, and Doc Bear has had some REALLY excellent work on a variety of subjects, none of which were just "The Lard" link dump.

[spdirty]

Today should be a Denver holiday. I just want to say it again for old time's sakes.

FIRE MCDANIELS!!!!!!!!!

[ColoradoDarin]

Originally Posted by BowlenBall

Average points per game under McDaniels: 20
Broncos 2013 average points per game: 39

Having Peyton in 2009/10 and Tebow/Orton in 2013 would make a big difference in those numbers.

[LonghornBronco]

+1

A day that will live in infamy!

[Bronco X]

It's truly remarkable how quickly Elway righted the ship... at the time most people would have thought the franchise would still be licking its wounds from this debacle for years.

[Kaylore]

Originally Posted by Bronco X

It's truly remarkable how quickly Elway righted the ship... at the time most people would have thought the franchise would still be licking its wounds from this debacle for years.

He won the division and a playoff game with Tim Tebow at QB. We're probably looking at three division titles. That would tie the number Shanahan won in 13 years as our head coach. The most won by any Bronco head coach is Dan Reeves with 5, which is more than half that in just three years. It will also be our first three-peat in history. Hope I didn't just put the whammy on us!

[Dr. Broncenstein]

Originally Posted by LonghornBronco

+1

A day that will live in infamy!

That word. I don't think it means what you think it means.

[CHEF LUIGI]

Originally Posted by Old Dude

Mmn. I think the darkest chapter was probably back in the 60s when the team was the doormat of the AFL and nearly got sold and moved.

no, because bacvk thern we had nothing and very low expectations. JMCD destroyed something that was glorious.
we went from the penthouse to the outhouse when that POS outsider/ BB secret agent arived and in just 2 seasons turned oue beloved team in to a laughing stock.
only the leadership and wisardry of JFE could lift us from the crATER LEFT BY THE jmcd METEOR.
I will always despise that punk! happy anniversary !

[CHEF LUIGI]

Originally Posted by Bronco X

It's truly remarkable how quickly Elway righted the ship... at the time most people would have thought the franchise would still be licking its wounds from this debacle for years.

exactly, I thought it would take 5 years to dig out from the JMCD rubble.

[BowlenBall]

Originally Posted by ColoradoDarin

Having Peyton in 2009/10 and Tebow/Orton in 2013 would make a big difference in those numbers.

McDaniels signed Orton and drafted Tebow in the 1st ****ing round.

You're just reinforcing my whole point!

[ColoradoDarin]

Originally Posted by BowlenBall

McDaniels signed Orton and drafted Tebow in the 1st ****ing round.

You're just reinforcing my whole point!

I wasn't disagreeing, just merely saying it in a different way

BTW, he traded for Orton (part of the Cutler deal) not signed (nit picking I know).