Gase to be Broncos offensive coordinator

[Drek]

I like it. Gase brings some fresh insight to the table. McCoy was already educated in Fox's ultra-conservative offense when they were together in Carolina and he was never allowed to really get involved with McDaniels, so the conservatism when he finally got the reigns wasn't surprising.

Gase started out in the college ranks under Saban, then worked with Mariucci in Detroit (the only time Jon Kitna looked like a serviceable QB was with Gase at QB coach), and then had a nice track record here with us as WR coach. He clearly understands multiple layers of NFL offenses and has a more pass oriented background than McCoy, which is where this team needs to go.

Hopefully he incorporates some west coast elements (RB screens!) and more vertical passing into the offense. The former would help open up the middle of the field for our running game, the later is a valuable home run tool any team with Thomas and Decker should be looking to exploit.

[Lestat]

Originally Posted by baja

It was reported that Gase was being groomed to take over the OC spot when McCoy was tapped for a HC position (as has been anticipated for a while) before Manning signed with Denver. I think he will be great at it and be an asset to Maning.

oh i remember, that was when most fans were pissed as heck because they thought McCoy and Gase were both screw ups and should get canned.

[eddie mac]

Gase has been replaced by Greg Knapp as QB Coach, guy has 10 years out of his last 12 as an offensive co-ordinator with the Texans, Falcons and most recently the Raiders.

[Lestat]

really smart hire, allows Gase to be the OC but also have an experienced guy to fall back on for ideas and helping learn the nuances on the role.
plus he's good at developing QB's so it helps with Brock as well as Manning's continued rehab.

[baja]

Originally Posted by Drek

I like it. Gase brings some fresh insight to the table. McCoy was already educated in Fox's ultra-conservative offense when they were together in Carolina and he was never allowed to really get involved with McDaniels, so the conservatism when he finally got the reigns wasn't surprising.

Gase started out in the college ranks under Saban, then worked with Mariucci in Detroit (the only time Jon Kitna looked like a serviceable QB was with Gase at QB coach), and then had a nice track record here with us as WR coach. He clearly understands multiple layers of NFL offenses and has a more pass oriented background than McCoy, which is where this team needs to go.

Hopefully he incorporates some west coast elements (RB screens!) and more vertical passing into the offense. The former would help open up the middle of the field for our running game, the later is a valuable home run tool any team with Thomas and Decker should be looking to exploit.

Most importantly Manning thinks highly of him and they work well together. I look for some fresh creativity from the duo

[baja]

Originally Posted by Lestat

oh i remember, that was when most fans were pissed as heck because they thought McCoy and Gase were both screw ups and should get canned.

Ya then.

[baja]

Originally Posted by Taco John

Hey guys. Guess what Baja did...

He's been saying Gase was penciled in as OC all season and you would know that if you didn't show up about as much as Mother Teresa visited a topless bar.

[Bacchus]

Originally Posted by Kaylore

FYI they passed on Wisenhunt for Gase. Wisenhunt didn't turn us down. We had our choice. The continuity of the offense was a driving force behind it.

That does make sense. Wisenhunt will be looking for another head coaching job next year.

[broncobum6162]

Originally Posted by go_broncos

I am not sure why you keep doing that.
Gase will keep listening to Fox and will screw us again in big games.

Sorta what I'm thinking...more boring conservative play not to lose.....