Elway hoping to "Get more connected" - The Orange Mane

Smilin Assassin · 05-07-2010, 10:59 AM

John Elway has no immediate plans to get into coaching.

In fact, after competing in the Colorado Golf Association 4-Ball tournament in Westminster on Tuesday, he called it something he can “always fall back on.”

In the meantime, the Hall-of-Fame quarterback is hoping to be seen a little more often around Dove Valley, helping out the Broncos any way he can while “on the outside looking in.”

“I’m hoping to get to know Tim (Tebow), and if he’s got questions I’d love to be able to help him out, as well as Kyle (Orton) and Brady (Quinn),” Elway told a group of reporters in a sit-down interview. “That’s kind of what I’ve missed is that connection, so I’m hoping to get more connected.”

After speaking to parents and students in the “Teaming up to Take Charge of Asthma” event at Montbello High School on Wednesday, Head Coach Josh McDaniels couldn’t help but smile when he heard Elway’s plans to get more involved.

“John Elway is going to be a part of this organization forever,” McDaniels said. “Anytime he wants to come around, he knows that he can. I have a relationship with John and I will continue to have a relationship with John. Any resource like that, you have to try to reach out and use it if you can.”

“What he’s been able to accomplish in his career I think is a great influence for some of our younger players and even our veteran players that have been in the league for a long time,” he continued. “Any guidance that he can give any of us or any of our players is well-received.”

Elway said he has had a chance to grab lunch with the Broncos head coach several times and after getting to know him, he has concluded that the two have plenty in common.

Both have fathers who were coaches and both have been to the top of the NFL — McDaniels has three Super Bowl trophies as an assistant coach, and Elway, as every Broncos fan remembers, won back-to-back Super Bowls as a quarterback before retiring at the conclusion of the 1998 season.

“I think he’s a fantastic young coach with that energy, and he knows the game,” Elway said. “He’s learned in the right situation being in New England — he knows how to do it.

“I’m excited for the Broncos and think that they have a lot of good things ahead of them.”

-Gray Caldwell, DenverBroncos.com

Man-Goblin · 05-07-2010, 11:01 AM

In other words, "I'm married now, I have nothing to do, and I need to get out of the freaking house."

TonyR · 05-07-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Smilin Assassin

Elway said he has had a chance to grab lunch with the Broncos head coach several times and after getting to know him, he has concluded that the two have plenty in common.

“I think he’s a fantastic young coach with that energy, and he knows the game,” Elway said. “He’s learned in the right situation being in New England — he knows how to do it.

“I’m excited for the Broncos and think that they have a lot of good things ahead of them.”

We all know that this is impossible. 7 must be lying. Josh McD has no people skills, everyone hates him, nobody wants to work with/for him, and he drives people away.

Pseudofool · 05-07-2010, 11:08 AM

There's lots of interesting subtext here. It seems that John felt unconnected for a long time. I wonder what the story behind that is.

I'm proud of Josh for reforging a connection to Elway; and it's gravy that they get along.

Rabb · 05-07-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by McMan-Goblin

In other words, "I'm married now, I have nothing to do, and I need to get out of the freaking house."

exactly, us mere mortals have to find refuge in the garage

John gets to go help the Broncos

I love it, and I love that this may be happening

Pseudofool · 05-07-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyR

We all know that this is impossible. 7 must be lying. Josh McD has no people skills, everyone hates him, nobody wants to work with/for him, and he drives people away.

It's kind of glorious how thin the anti-Mcd argument is these days, given how fervently it's proponents advanced it's paper-thin arguments.

jhns · 05-07-2010, 11:17 AM

I really don't want to turn this into an argument thread because the thought of Elway returning to help is a good one. The thing is, sometimes you whiney bastards make it so hard.

crush17 · 05-07-2010, 11:36 AM

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broncocalijohn · 05-07-2010, 12:07 PM

With Elway coming around Dove Canyon to help Tebow, it will like God talking to Moses.

CBF1 · 05-07-2010, 12:39 PM

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LMAO..... me too

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HEAV · 05-07-2010, 12:42 PM

“John Elway is going to be a part of this organization forever,” McDaniels said. “Anytime he wants to come around, he knows that he can. I have a relationship with John and I will continue to have a relationship with John. Any resource like that, you have to try to reach out and use it if you can.”

But I thought McDaniels hates the Broncos past Shanny Era...

Look we all know that this is the last year for Orton as a Bronco and he could care less about hanging out with 7. But getting Tebow and Elway to form a friendship will only increase Tebow's chances of success!

gunns · 05-07-2010, 01:06 PM

I love it. I've been fearful if he got back in he'd go somewhere else. His and Shanahan's relationship was strained since his retirement. I'm thrilled McD see's the advantages to this, especially with Tebow. Quinn and Orton, after all, want nothing to do with him. Stupid, stupid men.

Smiling Assassin27 · 05-07-2010, 01:08 PM

It can't be good that McD refers to John as 'a resource' and not a friend. Maybe it'll happen in time.

dbfan21 · 05-07-2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by heav

“john elway is going to be a part of this organization forever,” mcdaniels said. “anytime he wants to come around, he knows that he can. I have a relationship with john and i will continue to have a relationship with john. Any resource like that, you have to try to reach out and use it if you can.”

but i thought mcdaniels hates the broncos past shanny era...

Look we all know that this is the last year for orton as a bronco and he could care less about hanging out with 7. But getting tebow and elway to form a friendship will only increase tebow's chances of success!

+1

bowtown · 05-07-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Smiling Assassin27

It can't be good that McD refers to John as 'a resource' and not a friend. Maybe it'll happen in time.

gunns · 05-07-2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Smiling Assassin27

It can't be good that McD refers to John as 'a resource' and not a friend. Maybe it'll happen in time.

I prefer him referring to him as a resource. I hated Shanahan's "friends". Besides, he did say he had a relationship with him. That's good enough for me.

Smiling Assassin27 · 05-07-2010, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by gunns

I prefer him referring to him as a resource. I hated Shanahan's "friends". Besides, he did say he had a relationship with him. That's good enough for me.

Still, it'd be more newsworthy if McD, Elway, and Tebow had their own designated booth at The Soiled Dove Underground or something...

listopencil · 05-07-2010, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by gunns

His and Shanahan's relationship was strained since his retirement.

Could you elaborate on this please? I saw another article that hinted about Elway hanging back away from the team, that it had something to do with Shanny. I didn't know how to take it- it seemed like either they didn't get along or Elway just didn't want to step on anybody's toes by coming by.

Mr Chatterboodamn · 05-07-2010, 04:18 PM

Elway!!!

baja · 05-07-2010, 04:27 PM

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John Elway- “I think he’s a fantastic young coach with that energy, and he knows the game,” Elway said. “He’s learned in the right situation being in New England — he knows how to do it.

“I’m excited for the Broncos and think that they have a lot of good things ahead of them.”

What have we here another gutless drunk?

baja · 05-07-2010, 04:28 PM

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John Elway- “I think he’s a fantastic young coach with that energy, and he knows the game,” Elway said. “He’s learned in the right situation being in New England — he knows how to do it.

“I’m excited for the Broncos and think that they have a lot of good things ahead of them.”

What have we here another gutless drunk?

HEAV · 05-07-2010, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Chatterboodamn

Elway!!!

Ummm what...where...why?

Dedhed · 05-07-2010, 04:40 PM

Elway seems genuinely excited about the Broncos for the first time in awhile. He's always said the PC response, but I don't think he was into helping Shanahan, and I don't think he was a fan of Cutler.

I think he's as intrigued by the prospect of Tebow as the rest of us are, and I think he may actually get involved with Tebow instead of just talking about it.

baja · 05-07-2010, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dedhed

Elway seems genuinely excited about the Broncos for the first time in awhile. He's always said the PC response, but I don't think he was into helping Shanahan, and I don't think he was a fan of Cutler.

I think he's as intrigued by the prospect of Tebow as the rest of us are, and I think he may actually get involved with Tebow instead of just talking about it.

I have always felt John and Mike parted ways on poor terms.

We'll see John more involved now I bet.

Kaylore · 05-07-2010, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by McMan-Goblin

In other words, "I'm married now, I have nothing to do, and I need to get out of the freaking house."

This.

05-07-2010, 10:59 AM	#1
Smilin Assassin Tradition Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: East Coast Posts: 1,626	Elway hoping to "Get more connected" John Elway has no immediate plans to get into coaching. In fact, after competing in the Colorado Golf Association 4-Ball tournament in Westminster on Tuesday, he called it something he can “always fall back on.” In the meantime, the Hall-of-Fame quarterback is hoping to be seen a little more often around Dove Valley, helping out the Broncos any way he can while “on the outside looking in.” “I’m hoping to get to know Tim (Tebow), and if he’s got questions I’d love to be able to help him out, as well as Kyle (Orton) and Brady (Quinn),” Elway told a group of reporters in a sit-down interview. “That’s kind of what I’ve missed is that connection, so I’m hoping to get more connected.” After speaking to parents and students in the “Teaming up to Take Charge of Asthma” event at Montbello High School on Wednesday, Head Coach Josh McDaniels couldn’t help but smile when he heard Elway’s plans to get more involved. “John Elway is going to be a part of this organization forever,” McDaniels said. “Anytime he wants to come around, he knows that he can. I have a relationship with John and I will continue to have a relationship with John. Any resource like that, you have to try to reach out and use it if you can.” “What he’s been able to accomplish in his career I think is a great influence for some of our younger players and even our veteran players that have been in the league for a long time,” he continued. “Any guidance that he can give any of us or any of our players is well-received.” Elway said he has had a chance to grab lunch with the Broncos head coach several times and after getting to know him, he has concluded that the two have plenty in common. Both have fathers who were coaches and both have been to the top of the NFL — McDaniels has three Super Bowl trophies as an assistant coach, and Elway, as every Broncos fan remembers, won back-to-back Super Bowls as a quarterback before retiring at the conclusion of the 1998 season. “I think he’s a fantastic young coach with that energy, and he knows the game,” Elway said. “He’s learned in the right situation being in New England — he knows how to do it. “I’m excited for the Broncos and think that they have a lot of good things ahead of them.” -Gray Caldwell, DenverBroncos.com

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05-07-2010, 11:01 AM	#2
Man-Goblin Giving You The Business Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 5,601 Adopt-a-Bronco: Woodyard	In other words, "I'm married now, I have nothing to do, and I need to get out of the freaking house."

05-07-2010, 11:08 AM	#4
Pseudofool Cynic at Large Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Kingdom of Solipsism Posts: 2,893 Adopt-a-Bronco: Me?	There's lots of interesting subtext here. It seems that John felt unconnected for a long time. I wonder what the story behind that is. I'm proud of Josh for reforging a connection to Elway; and it's gravy that they get along.

05-07-2010, 11:17 AM	#7
jhns I'm all up in your face but you still can't C me! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Omaha Posts: 12,405 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	I really don't want to turn this into an argument thread because the thought of Elway returning to help is a good one. The thing is, sometimes you whiney bastards make it so hard.

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crush17 orange & blue Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 2,691 Adopt-a-Bronco: DT88	This message is hidden because jhns is on your ignore list.

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broncocalijohn Famer of Rings My Dog Richard Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Lake Forest, Orange County, Calif. Posts: 18,609 Adopt-a-Bronco: Simon Fletcher	With Elway coming around Dove Canyon to help Tebow, it will like God talking to Moses.

05-07-2010, 12:42 PM	#11
HEAV Ring of Famer It's about the Team Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Ville Posts: 12,077 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brian Dawkins	“John Elway is going to be a part of this organization forever,” McDaniels said. “Anytime he wants to come around, he knows that he can. I have a relationship with John and I will continue to have a relationship with John. Any resource like that, you have to try to reach out and use it if you can.” But I thought McDaniels hates the Broncos past Shanny Era... Look we all know that this is the last year for Orton as a Bronco and he could care less about hanging out with 7. But getting Tebow and Elway to form a friendship will only increase Tebow's chances of success!

05-07-2010, 01:06 PM	#12
gunns I WANT DEFENSE! Defense, defense, defense Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Always Hoping Posts: 11,735 Adopt-a-Bronco: Defense	I love it. I've been fearful if he got back in he'd go somewhere else. His and Shanahan's relationship was strained since his retirement. I'm thrilled McD see's the advantages to this, especially with Tebow. Quinn and Orton, after all, want nothing to do with him. Stupid, stupid men.

05-07-2010, 01:08 PM	#13
Smiling Assassin27 STOP! KIPER TIME! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: In a van down by the river Posts: 11,104 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	It can't be good that McD refers to John as 'a resource' and not a friend. Maybe it'll happen in time.

05-07-2010, 04:40 PM	#23
Dedhed Ring of Famer Fare thee well Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 9,748 Adopt-a-Bronco: Elvis	Elway seems genuinely excited about the Broncos for the first time in awhile. He's always said the PC response, but I don't think he was into helping Shanahan, and I don't think he was a fan of Cutler. I think he's as intrigued by the prospect of Tebow as the rest of us are, and I think he may actually get involved with Tebow instead of just talking about it.