PFT: Falcons Pursuing Mike Shanahan - The Orange Mane

DomCasual · 12-27-2007, 05:53 PM

File this under "Consider the Source."

http://beta.profootballtalk.com/2007...ound-shanahan/

FALCONS SNIFFING AROUND SHANAHAN?
Posted by Mike Florio on December 27, 2007 5:09 pm

A league source tells us that the Atlanta Falcons are exploring the possibility of pursuing Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan.

As the rumor/scuttlebutt goes, Shanahan would run the show in Atlanta, as the head coach and de facto G.M.

Though he’s still under contract with the Broncos, the thinking is that owner Pat Bowlen might be happy to let him leave, given the struggles of the team in 2007.

Another name that has emerged in Atlanta is Chiefs V.P. of player personnel Bill Kuharich. It’s possible that both Shanahan and Kuharich could join the Falcons, with Kuharich serving as the G.M. but Shanahan calling the shots.

DeusExManning · 12-27-2007, 05:55 PM

Ridiculous, Shanny cannot be in a better situation and it would look like he quit.

manchambo · 12-27-2007, 05:59 PM

I believe that it might look attractive to him to go to a college team or to a decent NFL team. I don't believe for a minute that he would want to take over that team.

DomCasual · 12-27-2007, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DeusExShanahan

Ridiculous, Shanny cannot be in a better situation and it would look like he quit.

I don't know. I've read that he likes it here, in part because of Jay Cutler's potential. He'd have a similar situation in Atlanta with Joey Harrington.

peacepipe · 12-27-2007, 06:00 PM

I hope Shanahan stays,actually I hope this is hogwash.

RhymesayersDU · 12-27-2007, 06:06 PM

Take him!

/it was bound to happen, I'm just beating people to the punch

Spider · 12-27-2007, 06:06 PM

Now why in the hell would the Falcons hire Mike Shanahan , when they could hire geniuses like Telluride , Wolf 7whatever the hell his name is , or some of the other few select Elites here , that know alot more then shanny ?

NFLBRONCO · 12-27-2007, 06:08 PM

This thread is funny.

rbackfactory80 · 12-27-2007, 06:09 PM

Shanahan is always looking for more work. Why doesn't he coach and gm both.

Orange_Beard · 12-27-2007, 06:14 PM

2 first rounders and a starting DT.

broncofan7 · 12-27-2007, 06:16 PM

while using one of his enemies, Mike Florio, in the process. Shanny will send you a Christmas card if this works, Florio

eddie mac · 12-27-2007, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by NFLBRONCO

This thread is funny.

Almost as funny as the trade Champ Bailey threads.

ND Bronco Fan · 12-27-2007, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange_Beard

2 first rounders and a starting DT.

Someone refresh my memory......is this still allowed? If it was then I would consider it and I have never wanted anyone other than Shanahan......jeez, you know what on second thought I still want him.

elsid13 · 12-27-2007, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ND Bronco Fan

Someone refresh my memory......is this still allowed? If it was then I would consider it and I have never wanted anyone other than Shanahan......jeez, you know what on second thought I still want him.

It not allowed any more, they changed the rules.

NFLBRONCO · 12-27-2007, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by eddie mac

Almost as funny as the trade Champ Bailey threads.

Guilty as charged on Bailey but, I'll gladly admit I'm wrong in 5 yrs be interesting to see how many playoff games we win in that time. I just hope we don't waste his talents here by underachieving team.

rovolution · 12-27-2007, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Orange_Beard

2 first rounders and a starting DT.

plus throw in Warrick Dunn

ND Bronco Fan · 12-27-2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by elsid13

It not allowed any more, they changed the rules.

Then this is never going to happen, he will not leave.....too much invested in his current situation and personal pride in Denver.

crowebomber · 12-27-2007, 06:23 PM

I can see how that would be a very attractive situation for Shanahan.

Go to a 3-13 team whose franchise qb just went to prison, whose headcoach walked out before the season was up pissing off the players and fans, and get to live and coach in a city that was nearly wiped off the map by a hurricane just two years ago. Who wouldn't be interested?

elsid13 · 12-27-2007, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ND Bronco Fan

Then this is never going to happen, he will not leave.....too much invested in his current situation and personal pride in Denver.

I agree, when Shanahan is done coaching I expect he see himself as this franchise's Bill Walsh, but in active role. He will always be part of the team as long as Bowlen owns the team

crowebomber · 12-27-2007, 06:25 PM

Oops, wrong city. Too much eggnog.

elsid13 · 12-27-2007, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by crowebomber

I can see how that would be a very attractive situation for Shanahan.

Go to a 3-13 team whose franchise qb just went to prison, whose headcoach walked out before the season was up pissing off the players and fans, and get to live and coach in a city that was nearly wiped off the map by a hurricane just two years ago. Who wouldn't be interested?

When was Atlanta threaten by a hurricane

Or were you talking about Sherman

NFLBRONCO · 12-27-2007, 06:30 PM

Why would Shanny leave a place where the Owner and 70% of fans don't care what he does. I'm pretty sure Atlanta would hold him accountable.

DomCasual · 12-27-2007, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by NFLBRONCO

Why would Shanny leave a place where the Owner and 70% of fans don't care what he does. I'm pretty sure Atlanta would hold him accountable.

Plus, Denver doesn't EVER get hurricanes!

BlaK-Argentina · 12-27-2007, 06:35 PM

Anyone who believes Shanahan will leave the Broncos with a QB like Jay Cutler who he hand picked and who can make great things for him is... well, crazy.

backup qb · 12-27-2007, 06:40 PM

This is going to be a looooooong offseason.

12-27-2007, 05:53 PM	#1
DomCasual The Dude abides. Shameless Homer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cocytus Posts: 13,211 Adopt-a-Bronco: Gus Frerotte	PFT: Falcons Pursuing Mike Shanahan File this under "Consider the Source." http://beta.profootballtalk.com/2007...ound-shanahan/ FALCONS SNIFFING AROUND SHANAHAN? Posted by Mike Florio on December 27, 2007 5:09 pm A league source tells us that the Atlanta Falcons are exploring the possibility of pursuing Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan. As the rumor/scuttlebutt goes, Shanahan would run the show in Atlanta, as the head coach and de facto G.M. Though he’s still under contract with the Broncos, the thinking is that owner Pat Bowlen might be happy to let him leave, given the struggles of the team in 2007. Another name that has emerged in Atlanta is Chiefs V.P. of player personnel Bill Kuharich. It’s possible that both Shanahan and Kuharich could join the Falcons, with Kuharich serving as the G.M. but Shanahan calling the shots.

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12-27-2007, 05:55 PM	#2
DeusExManning Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,336	Ridiculous, Shanny cannot be in a better situation and it would look like he quit.

12-27-2007, 05:59 PM	#3
manchambo Ring of Famer Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,213	I believe that it might look attractive to him to go to a college team or to a decent NFL team. I don't believe for a minute that he would want to take over that team.

12-27-2007, 06:00 PM	#5
peacepipe Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5,846 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	I hope Shanahan stays,actually I hope this is hogwash.

12-27-2007, 06:06 PM	#6
RhymesayersDU Go Broncos, Nuggets, Rox GANGNAM STYLE Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Back In The 303! Posts: 14,850 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ty Lawson	Take him! /it was bound to happen, I'm just beating people to the punch

12-27-2007, 06:06 PM	#7
Spider Mr Diplomacy I survived Tebow Mania at the Mane Join Date: May 2001 Location: Elway was just an arm =MacGruder Posts: 84,438 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	Now why in the hell would the Falcons hire Mike Shanahan , when they could hire geniuses like Telluride , Wolf 7whatever the hell his name is , or some of the other few select Elites here , that know alot more then shanny ?

12-27-2007, 06:08 PM	#8
NFLBRONCO Ring of Famer Go Nuggets Go Lakers Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lafayette Colorado Posts: 7,428	This thread is funny.

12-27-2007, 06:09 PM	#9
rbackfactory80 Ring of Famer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New York Posts: 4,628	Shanahan is always looking for more work. Why doesn't he coach and gm both.

12-27-2007, 06:14 PM	#10
Orange_Beard Over Jay Cutler Todd Snider Rules! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 7,836 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tony Scheffler	2 first rounders and a starting DT.

12-27-2007, 06:23 PM	#18
crowebomber Ring of Famer Old School Sucka Fool Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: P-Town Posts: 1,519 Adopt-a-Bronco: Frank Tripucka	I can see how that would be a very attractive situation for Shanahan. Go to a 3-13 team whose franchise qb just went to prison, whose headcoach walked out before the season was up pissing off the players and fans, and get to live and coach in a city that was nearly wiped off the map by a hurricane just two years ago. Who wouldn't be interested?

12-27-2007, 06:25 PM	#20
crowebomber Ring of Famer Old School Sucka Fool Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: P-Town Posts: 1,519 Adopt-a-Bronco: Frank Tripucka	Oops, wrong city. Too much eggnog.

12-27-2007, 06:30 PM	#22
NFLBRONCO Ring of Famer Go Nuggets Go Lakers Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lafayette Colorado Posts: 7,428	Why would Shanny leave a place where the Owner and 70% of fans don't care what he does. I'm pretty sure Atlanta would hold him accountable.

12-27-2007, 06:35 PM	#24
BlaK-Argentina Pampita says... ... support your team! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mar del Plata, Argentina. Posts: 5,175 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	Anyone who believes Shanahan will leave the Broncos with a QB like Jay Cutler who he hand picked and who can make great things for him is... well, crazy.

12-27-2007, 06:40 PM	#25
backup qb Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shelbyville,Il Posts: 1,245	This is going to be a looooooong offseason.