Broncos will need 7th coordinator in 7 seasons - The Orange Mane

Bronco Rob · 01-25-2012, 05:15 PM

Broncos may need 7th coordinator in 7 seasons

By ARNIE STAPLETON, AP Pro Football Writer 4 hours, 47 minutes ago

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP)—It’s become an annual rite of winter in the Rocky Mountains.

With Dennis Allen reportedly preparing to leave Denver to coach the Oakland Raiders, the Broncos may soon find themselves searching for a seventh defensive coordinator in seven seasons.

Other men who have filled the Mile High musical chair in the last six seasons are Larry Coyer (2006), Jim Bates (2007), Bob Slowik (2008), Mike Nolan (2009) and Don Martindale (2010).

The Broncos were hoping they had finally found some continuity with Allen. But the 39-year-old up-and-comer apparently impressed Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie, much as he dazzled Broncos coach John Fox a year ago when he landed his first coordinator job after rising through the ranks in New Orleans and Atlanta.

Possible replacements for Allen could include Broncos linebackers coach Richard Smith and former Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio.

Allen helped the Broncos rebound from a dismal 2010 season during which they finished at or near the bottom on most major defensive categories as they staggered to a franchise-worst 4-12 record.

Improving across the board under Allen despite a spate of injuries, most notably in nearly doubling their sack total to 41, the Broncos won the AFC West title and upset Pittsburgh in the playoffs before losing to New England.

The Raiders hadn’t discussed the Allen reports as of Wednesday, and the Broncos have been mum on the matter since reports surfaced Tuesday night that the Raiders and Allen were hammering out details of a contract.

At his season-ending news conference last week, however, Fox said Allen deserved the opportunity to interview for NFL head coaching jobs and he praised Allen for the work he did “with the lack of an offseason, a pretty radical change on defense going from the 3-4 to the 4-3.”

“So, I thought he did a tremendous job,” Fox said.

A week ago, it appeared the coordinator the Broncos would lose this offseason was Mike McCoy, who drew interest from the St. Louis Rams and Miami Dolphins, as well as the Raiders, for the work he did in adapting Denver’s offense midseason to fit the unique skill set of scrambling quarterback Tim Tebow.

The Rams and Raiders sought permission from the Broncos to speak with both of their coordinators, and Fox insisted losing one or both this offseason wouldn’t stunt the team’s progress.

“That’s my job, to bring in replacement coaches, if it were to get to that,” Fox said last week. “It’s no different than a year ago, when it was my job to hire them. Anytime you win, it’s a tribute to that success and you’re going to lose coaches and you’ve got to find good replacements.”

The leading in-house candidate is Smith, who previously served as defensive coordinator in Miami and Houston, and another strong possibility is Del Rio, who was fired as the Jaguars’ head coach in November.

Del Rio was Fox’s first defensive coordinator in Carolina in 2002, and he also left after one season, when he was hired by Jacksonville. His departure didn’t bother the Panthers, who promoted defensive line coach Mike Trgovac and went to the Super Bowl in 2003, losing 32-29 to New England on a last-second field goal.

As Broncos players cleared out their lockers last week, they praised the work Allen had done in quickly turning things around in Denver.

Star cornerback Champ Bailey said he was glad Allen was drawing interest from around the league, “but at the same time, to be selfish, I want him to be here because I want that stability.”

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Agamemnon · 01-25-2012, 05:19 PM

It's pretty funny really. When we finally decide to stop firing our DC's the Raiders hire them.

extralife · 01-25-2012, 05:42 PM

this really should be brought up in any discussion of Champ's place on all-time lists

orinjkrush · 01-25-2012, 05:52 PM

faiders and pastriots are masters at taking from their competition...

DomCasual · 01-25-2012, 06:10 PM

So, what's the hold-up? Hasn't he been "about to take the job" since Monday?

barryr · 01-25-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by extralife

this really should be brought up in any discussion of Champ's place on all-time lists

Why? Champ is just put on the left side of the field and that is pretty much it. Why any team would bother putting their best WR over there is beyond me.

bowtown · 01-25-2012, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barryr

Why? Champ is just put on the left side of the field and that is pretty much it. Why any team would bother putting their best WR over there is beyond me.

^^^

Doesn't watch Bronco games.

barryr · 01-25-2012, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowtown

^^^

Doesn't watch Bronco games.

Then start watching more.

JCMElway · 01-26-2012, 07:44 AM

wow, defensive coordinator for us is like the Defense Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts.

go_broncos · 01-26-2012, 08:07 AM

Allen scheme sucks against average to good QB's.
I am glad he is gone.
I hope he takes Mccoy also.

BroncoBen · 01-26-2012, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by go_broncos

Allen scheme sucks against average to good QB's.
I am glad he is gone.
I hope he takes Mccoy also.

Yea.. I think its going to be easier for the Broncos to replace a DC (Allen) than if it was going to be the OC (McCoy).. Allen my turn out to be a good head coach, I read where Jack Del Rio did the same thing.. 1 year as a DC then 7 years as a head coach.

Traveler · 01-26-2012, 12:11 PM

For an 8-8 team, why are our coordinators in such high demand? We very well could be looking for new coodinators for both the offense and defense if McCoy hadn't overplayed his hand in MIA.

GreatBronco16 · 01-26-2012, 12:59 PM

So has Denver brought in anyone to interview yet? I'm liking the idea of trying to get Jack DelRio, but haven't heard much of anything yet.

bowtown · 01-26-2012, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GreatBronco16

So has Denver brought in anyone to interview yet? I'm liking the idea of trying to get Jack DelRio, but haven't heard much of anything yet.

How can we interview anyone? Elway and Fox are busy joyriding all over the country.

Play2win · 01-26-2012, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Traveler

For an 8-8 team, why are our coordinators in such high demand? We very well could be looking for new coodinators for both the offense and defense if McCoy hadn't overplayed his hand in MIA.

Maybe its more like they want out of the "Tebow Situation".

Kaylore · 01-26-2012, 01:26 PM

This is a serious problem. It pisses me off more than any other thing with the Broncos right now.

Tombstone RJ · 01-26-2012, 01:50 PM

The reason there's been 7 diff DCs in the last 7 years is mainly due to a moron HC/GM in Shanahan who's ego smothered good judgement, the others are due to a bad Broncos front office hiring a HC who did not know how to manage people, and this last one is simply because Allen's stock is on the rise and he must give great interviews.

Bring in a front office and HC with some stability and this merry-go-round won't continue.

01-25-2012, 05:15 PM	#1
Bronco Rob Ring of Famer There's A New Sheriff In Town Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 4,587 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bill Vinovich	Broncos will need 7th coordinator in 7 seasons Broncos may need 7th coordinator in 7 seasons By ARNIE STAPLETON, AP Pro Football Writer 4 hours, 47 minutes ago ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP)—It’s become an annual rite of winter in the Rocky Mountains. With Dennis Allen reportedly preparing to leave Denver to coach the Oakland Raiders, the Broncos may soon find themselves searching for a seventh defensive coordinator in seven seasons. Other men who have filled the Mile High musical chair in the last six seasons are Larry Coyer (2006), Jim Bates (2007), Bob Slowik (2008), Mike Nolan (2009) and Don Martindale (2010). The Broncos were hoping they had finally found some continuity with Allen. But the 39-year-old up-and-comer apparently impressed Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie, much as he dazzled Broncos coach John Fox a year ago when he landed his first coordinator job after rising through the ranks in New Orleans and Atlanta. Possible replacements for Allen could include Broncos linebackers coach Richard Smith and former Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio. Allen helped the Broncos rebound from a dismal 2010 season during which they finished at or near the bottom on most major defensive categories as they staggered to a franchise-worst 4-12 record. Improving across the board under Allen despite a spate of injuries, most notably in nearly doubling their sack total to 41, the Broncos won the AFC West title and upset Pittsburgh in the playoffs before losing to New England. The Raiders hadn’t discussed the Allen reports as of Wednesday, and the Broncos have been mum on the matter since reports surfaced Tuesday night that the Raiders and Allen were hammering out details of a contract. At his season-ending news conference last week, however, Fox said Allen deserved the opportunity to interview for NFL head coaching jobs and he praised Allen for the work he did “with the lack of an offseason, a pretty radical change on defense going from the 3-4 to the 4-3.” “So, I thought he did a tremendous job,” Fox said. A week ago, it appeared the coordinator the Broncos would lose this offseason was Mike McCoy, who drew interest from the St. Louis Rams and Miami Dolphins, as well as the Raiders, for the work he did in adapting Denver’s offense midseason to fit the unique skill set of scrambling quarterback Tim Tebow. The Rams and Raiders sought permission from the Broncos to speak with both of their coordinators, and Fox insisted losing one or both this offseason wouldn’t stunt the team’s progress. “That’s my job, to bring in replacement coaches, if it were to get to that,” Fox said last week. “It’s no different than a year ago, when it was my job to hire them. Anytime you win, it’s a tribute to that success and you’re going to lose coaches and you’ve got to find good replacements.” The leading in-house candidate is Smith, who previously served as defensive coordinator in Miami and Houston, and another strong possibility is Del Rio, who was fired as the Jaguars’ head coach in November. Del Rio was Fox’s first defensive coordinator in Carolina in 2002, and he also left after one season, when he was hired by Jacksonville. His departure didn’t bother the Panthers, who promoted defensive line coach Mike Trgovac and went to the Super Bowl in 2003, losing 32-29 to New England on a last-second field goal. As Broncos players cleared out their lockers last week, they praised the work Allen had done in quickly turning things around in Denver. Star cornerback Champ Bailey said he was glad Allen was drawing interest from around the league, “but at the same time, to be selfish, I want him to be here because I want that stability.” http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slu...s-dcoordinator Last edited by Bronco Rob; 01-25-2012 at 05:17 PM..

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01-25-2012, 05:19 PM	#2
Agamemnon Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 10,429 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	It's pretty funny really. When we finally decide to stop firing our DC's the Raiders hire them.

01-25-2012, 05:42 PM	#3
extralife Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,896	this really should be brought up in any discussion of Champ's place on all-time lists

01-25-2012, 05:52 PM	#4
orinjkrush ... Prospects for the future... Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DistrictOfCorruption Posts: 4,913 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ben Garland	faiders and pastriots are masters at taking from their competition...

01-25-2012, 06:10 PM	#5
DomCasual The Dude abides. Shameless Homer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cocytus Posts: 13,167 Adopt-a-Bronco: Gus Frerotte	So, what's the hold-up? Hasn't he been "about to take the job" since Monday?

01-26-2012, 07:44 AM	#9
JCMElway Moderate-erator Dominate! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 6,867 Adopt-a-Bronco: Oleg	wow, defensive coordinator for us is like the Defense Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts.

01-26-2012, 08:07 AM	#10
go_broncos Ring of Famer **** you Bill Vinovich Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 5,218 Adopt-a-Bronco: Rod Smith	Allen scheme sucks against average to good QB's. I am glad he is gone. I hope he takes Mccoy also.

01-26-2012, 12:11 PM	#12
Traveler Traveling Man! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 4,410 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	For an 8-8 team, why are our coordinators in such high demand? We very well could be looking for new coodinators for both the offense and defense if McCoy hadn't overplayed his hand in MIA.

01-26-2012, 12:59 PM	#13
GreatBronco16 !!!TEAM!!! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bama Baby Posts: 5,846 Adopt-a-Bronco: The Defense	So has Denver brought in anyone to interview yet? I'm liking the idea of trying to get Jack DelRio, but haven't heard much of anything yet.

01-26-2012, 01:26 PM	#16
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,019 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	This is a serious problem. It pisses me off more than any other thing with the Broncos right now.

01-26-2012, 01:50 PM	#17
Tombstone RJ Ring of Famer Old School Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: In the Tetons! Posts: 19,278 Adopt-a-Bronco: WorrellWilliams	The reason there's been 7 diff DCs in the last 7 years is mainly due to a moron HC/GM in Shanahan who's ego smothered good judgement, the others are due to a bad Broncos front office hiring a HC who did not know how to manage people, and this last one is simply because Allen's stock is on the rise and he must give great interviews. Bring in a front office and HC with some stability and this merry-go-round won't continue.