Shanahan's Moves Look 'Masterful' - The Orange Mane

PatsWin2002 · 12-19-2005, 11:14 AM

http://cbs4denver.com/seenon/local_story_353131651.html

Miller: Shanahan's Moves Look 'Masterful'
By Gary Miller, CBS4 Broncos Insider

(CBS4) DENVER Mike Shanahan was dubbed "The Mastermind" back in the glory days. He was called many other, less complimentary things over the next 6 or 7 years. But if we take a closer look at the moves he's made, many that went under the radar, it sure looks like "The Mastermind" fits again.

On the offensive line, Cooper Carlisle was set to sign with Baltimore during the off season. No big deal to many, Carlisle seemed to be a career back up. But Shanny called him at the 11th hour and talked him into returning to the Broncos. Carlisle played every down this season at right guard. Don't forget the uproar over moving Matt Lepsis to the critical left tackle position last year. How much thought do you give to it now? Lepsis has developed into an outstanding left tackle.

The Broncos also lost crazed assistant Alex Gibbs. He was irrepalceable, the critics said. Still, the O line continues to open holes for the backs and protect Jake Plummer.

Defensively, Shanahan welcomed Ian Gold back with open arms even after the linebacker bolted for free agent riches in Tampa. Golds is having a terrific year.

He laid the law down to Trevor Pryce during the offseason. He was ready to trade Pryce, who sat out most of last season with a back injury. Pryce's health hasn't been an issue this season.

He missed on Maurice Clarett and Jerry Rice. But he definitely scored with Todd Sauerbrun and the Cleveland Brown-cos. And don't forget Jake Plummer.

Shanahan saved Plummer's career 3 years ago when he released him from the desert. Plummer was wild and untamed -- fighting a one-man battle with the woeful Cardinals.

It has taken time, but Jake now takes a play when it's there. He's playing the game the way few thought he could. He's not Peyton Manning or Tom Brady, but he was the best quarterback available when the Broncos went shopping. Shanahan got him and developed him.

The Broncos snuck into the playoffs the past 2 years. They're in again this year and on the verge of being AFC West champs. They're hoping an opening round bye is in their future. While fans in Detroit, Arizona, Houston, Buffalo and many other cities can only dream about the playoffs, the Broncos are, as always, playing meaningful games in December and looking forward to football in January.

Thanks again to the masterful moves of Mike Shanahan.

PatsWin2002 · 12-19-2005, 11:16 AM

On a side note, Shanny looks as much like Dubya as he can in this pic:

Merlin · 12-19-2005, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by PatsWin2002

On a side note, Shanny looks as much like Dubya as he can in this pic:

TAKE THAT BACK!

PatsWin2002 · 12-19-2005, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Merlin

TAKE THAT BACK!

I probably ruined a perfectly good thread......off to the butt!

Atlas · 12-19-2005, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by PatsWin2002

The Broncos also lost crazed assistant Alex Gibbs. He was irrepalceable, the critics said. Still, the O line continues to open holes for the backs and protect Jake Plummer.

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Dennison deserves major props. I don't know but he must be a great coach... wouldn't you think

Bronco Rob · 12-19-2005, 11:29 AM

Send this article to that brain donor who runs that fire Shanahan website please.

Billy Clyde Puckett · 12-19-2005, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Atlas

Dennison deserves major props. I don't know but he must be a great coach... wouldn't you think

Yep and everyone here wanted him fired before the season began. Lepsis was on the other side and Hamilton and Foster came after Gibbs left. He must be doing something right.

Rock Chalk · 12-19-2005, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Guy

Yep and everyone here wanted him fired before the season began. Lepsis was on the other side and Hamilton and Foster came after Gibbs left. He must be doing something right.

I still dislike Dennison.

I think its the way he looks.

But he has handled the coaching of the o-line very well.

GonzoLays · 12-19-2005, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AlecRaenos

I still dislike Dennison.

I think its the way he looks.

I believe you wrote that Dennison "was not sexy like Alex Gibbs."

What can you say, different folks, different strokes?

SteveTensi13 · 12-19-2005, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by AlecRaenos

I still dislike Dennison.

I think its the way he looks.

But he has handled the coaching of the o-line very well.

Jesus Christ, I can only imagine what you think of those poor souls with downs syndrome!

ludo21 · 12-19-2005, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Atlas

Dennison deserves major props. I don't know but he must be a great coach... wouldn't you think

He has been a hige key to the success of the OL. We havent lost a beat since Gibbs and thas die to the great coaching of Dennison

Rock Chalk · 12-19-2005, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by PATRIOT

Jesus Christ, I can only imagine what you think of those poor souls with downs syndrome!

Naw, its not like that. He just seems like a weasle to me. Something about his face. Just a feeling is all.

Great job coaching though.

Oh and way to use Jesus' name in vain during the holiday season

epicSocialism4tw · 12-19-2005, 11:43 PM

No matter how many successes Shanny has, he'll never get the credit that he deserves. He should be coach of the year this season. Nobody has done more with seemingly so little.

sirhcyennek81 · 12-20-2005, 12:32 AM

in 11 years, the broncos have 7 playoff appearances, more wins, more offensive yards, more points scored then any other team in the nfl. 2 superbowl titles, 2 afc west crowns. not bad. but hey, he is horrible. lets fire him.

BroncoBuff · 12-20-2005, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Merlin

TAKE THAT BACK!

YEAH! That's below the belt!

Mile High Shack · 12-20-2005, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Atlas

Dennison deserves major props. I don't know but he must be a great coach... wouldn't you think

he sucked as a special teams coach

but somehow, someway, he is a great oline coach

OrangeShadow · 12-20-2005, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by PatsWin2002

I probably ruined a perfectly good thread......off to the butt!

Yes,yes you did

Jason in LA · 12-20-2005, 07:31 AM

"The Broncos snuck into the playoffs the past 2 years."

That's a key statement right there. The past two years we were hoping other teams would lose so the Broncos could sneak in the playoffs. This year it's been locked up early. They are fighting for a first round bye instead of a ticket to someobody else's house for the wild card game.

The Broncos are 12-2 all time at home during the playoffs. I like our chances, especially if they get the #2 seed. That's one home win away from the AFC Championship game. If the Pats are really back, that AFC Championship game could be at Mile High.

Mile High Shack · 12-20-2005, 07:44 AM

they didn't sneak in 2 years ago

they went in and beat up Payaton at their house to get a playoff spot

Bronco_Beerslug · 12-20-2005, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by angryllama

No matter how many successes Shanny has, he'll never get the credit that he deserves. He should be coach of the year this season. Nobody has done more with seemingly so little.

Shanahan has done a good job this year but how about Lovie Smith and Marvin Lewis when it comes to coach of the year?

Jason in LA · 12-20-2005, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Shack

they didn't sneak in 2 years ago

they went in and beat up Payaton at their house to get a playoff spot

That's true, but that year we weren't sure until late in the season. If they had lost that game they probably wouldn't have made it in.

This year we've known for weeks that they were going to make the playoffs.

PatsWin2002 · 12-20-2005, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Bronco_Beerslug

Shanahan has done a good job this year but how about Lovie Smith and Marvin Lewis when it comes to coach of the year?

Don't forget Belichick! He's held his ship together through the longest injury list in the league.

Mile High Shack · 12-20-2005, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by PatsWin2002

Don't forget Belichick! He's held his ship together through the longest injury list in the league.

"cough" afc east

"cough cough"

sucks

Merlin · 12-20-2005, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Shack

"cough" afc east

"cough cough"

sucks

Now, now. As subtle as you made it, he does deserve some breathing room. After all he is not a Chiefs or Raider fan

12-19-2005, 11:14 AM	#1
PatsWin2002 Giggity Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South of Boston Posts: 6,270	Shanahan's Moves Look 'Masterful' http://cbs4denver.com/seenon/local_story_353131651.html Miller: Shanahan's Moves Look 'Masterful' By Gary Miller, CBS4 Broncos Insider (CBS4) DENVER Mike Shanahan was dubbed "The Mastermind" back in the glory days. He was called many other, less complimentary things over the next 6 or 7 years. But if we take a closer look at the moves he's made, many that went under the radar, it sure looks like "The Mastermind" fits again. On the offensive line, Cooper Carlisle was set to sign with Baltimore during the off season. No big deal to many, Carlisle seemed to be a career back up. But Shanny called him at the 11th hour and talked him into returning to the Broncos. Carlisle played every down this season at right guard. Don't forget the uproar over moving Matt Lepsis to the critical left tackle position last year. How much thought do you give to it now? Lepsis has developed into an outstanding left tackle. The Broncos also lost crazed assistant Alex Gibbs. He was irrepalceable, the critics said. Still, the O line continues to open holes for the backs and protect Jake Plummer. Defensively, Shanahan welcomed Ian Gold back with open arms even after the linebacker bolted for free agent riches in Tampa. Golds is having a terrific year. He laid the law down to Trevor Pryce during the offseason. He was ready to trade Pryce, who sat out most of last season with a back injury. Pryce's health hasn't been an issue this season. He missed on Maurice Clarett and Jerry Rice. But he definitely scored with Todd Sauerbrun and the Cleveland Brown-cos. And don't forget Jake Plummer. Shanahan saved Plummer's career 3 years ago when he released him from the desert. Plummer was wild and untamed -- fighting a one-man battle with the woeful Cardinals. It has taken time, but Jake now takes a play when it's there. He's playing the game the way few thought he could. He's not Peyton Manning or Tom Brady, but he was the best quarterback available when the Broncos went shopping. Shanahan got him and developed him. The Broncos snuck into the playoffs the past 2 years. They're in again this year and on the verge of being AFC West champs. They're hoping an opening round bye is in their future. While fans in Detroit, Arizona, Houston, Buffalo and many other cities can only dream about the playoffs, the Broncos are, as always, playing meaningful games in December and looking forward to football in January. Thanks again to the masterful moves of Mike Shanahan.

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12-19-2005, 11:16 AM	#2
PatsWin2002 Giggity Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South of Boston Posts: 6,270	On a side note, Shanny looks as much like Dubya as he can in this pic: Attached Images

12-19-2005, 11:29 AM	#6
Bronco Rob Ring of Famer There's A New Sheriff In Town Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 4,587 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bill Vinovich	Send this article to that brain donor who runs that fire Shanahan website please.

12-19-2005, 11:43 PM	#13
epicSocialism4tw Tebowing the long haul all the way to the title Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: TX, USA Posts: 37,072 Adopt-a-Bronco: Champ Bailey	No matter how many successes Shanny has, he'll never get the credit that he deserves. He should be coach of the year this season. Nobody has done more with seemingly so little.

12-20-2005, 12:32 AM	#14
sirhcyennek81 Yes...swooping is bad... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florence, Colorado Posts: 20,668 Adopt-a-Bronco: All of them.	in 11 years, the broncos have 7 playoff appearances, more wins, more offensive yards, more points scored then any other team in the nfl. 2 superbowl titles, 2 afc west crowns. not bad. but hey, he is horrible. lets fire him.

12-20-2005, 07:31 AM	#18
Jason in LA Gimmie that rep fool! Speaking of Butts & Boob Mojo Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: LA Posts: 12,252	"The Broncos snuck into the playoffs the past 2 years." That's a key statement right there. The past two years we were hoping other teams would lose so the Broncos could sneak in the playoffs. This year it's been locked up early. They are fighting for a first round bye instead of a ticket to someobody else's house for the wild card game. The Broncos are 12-2 all time at home during the playoffs. I like our chances, especially if they get the #2 seed. That's one home win away from the AFC Championship game. If the Pats are really back, that AFC Championship game could be at Mile High.

12-20-2005, 07:44 AM	#19
Mile High Shack Ring of Famer Cock-a-doodle-do Join Date: May 2001 Location: Somewhere Posts: 17,010	they didn't sneak in 2 years ago they went in and beat up Payaton at their house to get a playoff spot