When did you START to lose faith in Shanny? - The Orange Mane

baja · 10-09-2010, 10:18 PM

For me it was when we lost the lost three games in 07. More to the point it was the way we lost them.

If you never lost faith do you wish he were still coaching the Broncos?

Florida_Bronco · 10-09-2010, 10:23 PM

2007 here as well. I didn't like the way the Bates/Slowik situation was handled at all, and I remember how the game at home against San Diego was the first time I can remember actually being embarrassed by the Broncos. The hot start to the 2008 season saw me regain some faith, but that turned out to be a mirage and when he announced he was bringing Slowik back I felt like I had been kicked in the balls.

BroncoLifer · 10-09-2010, 10:26 PM

Probably when he took Ashley Lelie over Ed Reed.

Chris · 10-09-2010, 10:32 PM

I honestly never did. I only realised what we were missing (beyond the obvious "our defense sucks") after Bowlen had the balls to cut him loose. Shanahan for me was so intrinsic to the Broncos that I had never really considered the team without him. In hindsight I'm glad it happened... for us and for Shanahan. I have faith in the franchise... it really is better to be a Broncos fan than a fan of any other AFC West team. I believe Mcdaniels to be a brilliant, good natured shark and I think he's what the team needed.

WABronco · 10-09-2010, 10:35 PM

Never did.

baja · 10-09-2010, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WABronco

Never did.

Do you wish he was still here?

HAT · 10-09-2010, 10:41 PM

October 5th, 2007. Anyone need a bump?

WABronco · 10-09-2010, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baja

Do you wish he was still here?

I wouldn't say that, no. I pretty much grew up with Shanahan, and I just don't think I would've ever truly lost faith. Not in the way a Jaguars fan would with Del Rio or especially a 49'ers fan with Singletary. He was in a different class.

Champagne Powder · 10-09-2010, 11:15 PM

I never lost faith in Shanahan either. However, I think it turned out well for all parties involved and I don't understand why we have to keep ****ing revisiting 2007 and 2008 over and over again and rehashing old wounds.

Shanahan is doing well in D.C. and the Broncos are doing just fine with McDaniels. Can't we leave it at just that?

These threads just make me want to stick my finger down my throat and puke!

baja · 10-09-2010, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Champagne Powder

I never lost faith in Shanahan either. However, I think it turned out well for all parties involved and I don't understand why we have to keep ****ing revisiting 2007 and 2008 over and over again and rehashing old wounds.

Shanahan is doing well in D.C. and the Broncos are doing just fine with McDaniels. Can't we leave it at just that?

These threads just make me want to stick my finger down my throat and puke!

That must be why you open them and post in them.

Do you catch the title of the thread?

Cito Pelon · 10-09-2010, 11:20 PM

When he signed Dale Carter to the record FA contract.

baja · 10-09-2010, 11:23 PM

I hated that too!

I was in denial when it came to Shanny, I made excuse after excuse to justify the moves that I knew in my heart were wrong or just plain bad decisions, even to me a fan.

Popps · 10-09-2010, 11:26 PM

Don't know if I'd call it losing faith.

But, there comes a time to move on. That time came for Shanahan and I expect both parties to be successful in the near future.

gunns · 10-09-2010, 11:32 PM

I admit I started losing faith early on. A little bit when he took Ashley Lelie, but when he brought in the Browncos I lost all faith. These guys gave up the most yards in one game to a running back and Shanahan thought they were going to be our Saviors? That was a cluster**** that we are still trying to fix. I felt Shanahan was in a panic to win the big one again and had lost all focus. He threw garbage at the defense and in the end I believe the defense was his downfall.

nickademus · 10-09-2010, 11:34 PM

after he drafted willie middlebrooks.

Kaylore · 10-09-2010, 11:38 PM

The events of the 07 for Me. Started with Coyer getting fired. Then the loss to the Raiders and Bills. When he refused to fire Slowick at the end of '08, I knew it was time.

Dr. Broncenstein · 10-09-2010, 11:45 PM

Never lost faith in Shanny the coach. Lost faith in Shanny the GM when we signed Dale Carter and let Shannon Sharpe walk.

baja · 10-09-2010, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaylore

The events of the 07 for Me. Started with Coyer getting fired. Then the loss to the Raiders and Bills. When he refused to fire Slowick at the end of '08, I knew it was time.

I was on board with firing Coyer but I was wrong.

UberBroncoMan · 10-09-2010, 11:54 PM

Honestly?

When he said Bob Slowik was coming back after our loss to KC to end 2008.

As neat as what we were seeing on offence was. Our defense was a disgrace, and Slowik is/was/became one of the worst DC's in NFL history after his tenures in Green Bay and Denver.

Cito Pelon · 10-10-2010, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Broncenstein

Never lost faith in Shanny the coach. Lost faith in Shanny the GM when we signed Dale Carter and let Shannon Sharpe walk.

Yeah, letting Sharpe walk was a compound of evils.

sirhcyennek81 · 10-10-2010, 12:14 AM

52-21 vs San Diego. The team completely shut down. It was embarassing to watch. I love Mike Shanahan for what he did in Denver, but that game made it obvious a change had to happen.

BroncoBuff · 10-10-2010, 12:58 AM

Never actually "lost" faith ... but before Jim Goodman, his drafts were nothing less than catastrophies.

Marcus Nash
Eric Brown
Travis McGriff
Deltha O'Neal
Willie Middlebrooks
Paul Toviessi
Ashley Lelie
George Foster

Then when he canned Larry Coyer, that was just self-immolation. In came Bates, and that was the beginning of the end ... we haven't stopped anybody since.

And I think we underestimate the part Mike's personality played in his dismissal. The erratic staff changes, shopping mall sized house, compulsive drafting of three CBs and then three D-linemen, wanting to replace Dove Valley. He was becoming a kind of megamaniacal personality.

Killericon · 10-10-2010, 12:59 AM

Never.

LongDongJohnson · 10-10-2010, 01:12 AM

i lost faith at the end of 08. that last 3 game stretch was so pathetic. and then when he said he's keeping slowik, i had enough.

driver · 10-10-2010, 01:29 AM

When he benched Jake for a rookie qb, admittedly we weren't exactly setting the world on fire offensively, buttt dammmmnnnn, we were on the way to playoff's, and then we weren't even close. The first epic collapse, I think.

10-09-2010, 10:18 PM	#1
baja It is what it Is. Pay attention. Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: in a bunker Posts: 54,376 Adopt-a-Bronco: Julius Thomas	When did you START to lose faith in Shanny? For me it was when we lost the lost three games in 07. More to the point it was the way we lost them. If you never lost faith do you wish he were still coaching the Broncos? Last edited by baja; 10-09-2010 at 10:38 PM..

10-09-2010, 10:32 PM	#4
Chris Millenium Scrooge McDuck Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7,541 Adopt-a-Bronco: OrlandoFranklin	I honestly never did. I only realised what we were missing (beyond the obvious "our defense sucks") after Bowlen had the balls to cut him loose. Shanahan for me was so intrinsic to the Broncos that I had never really considered the team without him. In hindsight I'm glad it happened... for us and for Shanahan. I have faith in the franchise... it really is better to be a Broncos fan than a fan of any other AFC West team. I believe Mcdaniels to be a brilliant, good natured shark and I think he's what the team needed. Last edited by Chris; 10-09-2010 at 10:37 PM..

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

10-09-2010, 10:23 PM	#2
Florida_Bronco Got trolls? Welcome to Mile High, Brady! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 13,810 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brady Quinn	2007 here as well. I didn't like the way the Bates/Slowik situation was handled at all, and I remember how the game at home against San Diego was the first time I can remember actually being embarrassed by the Broncos. The hot start to the 2008 season saw me regain some faith, but that turned out to be a mirage and when he announced he was bringing Slowik back I felt like I had been kicked in the balls.

10-09-2010, 10:26 PM	#3
BroncoLifer Living the Dream Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boulder County Posts: 1,264 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chris Harris	Probably when he took Ashley Lelie over Ed Reed.

10-09-2010, 10:35 PM	#5
WABronco WE SUCK AGAIN All dat force Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Denver Posts: 4,976	Never did.

10-09-2010, 10:41 PM	#7
HAT I think, therefore I ham. Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,721 Adopt-a-Bronco: Adam Weber	October 5th, 2007. Anyone need a bump?

10-09-2010, 11:15 PM	#9
Champagne Powder Seasoned Veteran New to the Forum Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 314 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	I never lost faith in Shanahan either. However, I think it turned out well for all parties involved and I don't understand why we have to keep ****ing revisiting 2007 and 2008 over and over again and rehashing old wounds. Shanahan is doing well in D.C. and the Broncos are doing just fine with McDaniels. Can't we leave it at just that? These threads just make me want to stick my finger down my throat and puke!

10-09-2010, 11:20 PM	#11
Cito Pelon Attack at all times . . . Happy dog at the Divide Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AFC West Championshipville Posts: 15,273 Adopt-a-Bronco: Elvis	When he signed Dale Carter to the record FA contract.

10-09-2010, 11:23 PM	#12
baja It is what it Is. Pay attention. Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: in a bunker Posts: 54,376 Adopt-a-Bronco: Julius Thomas	I hated that too! I was in denial when it came to Shanny, I made excuse after excuse to justify the moves that I knew in my heart were wrong or just plain bad decisions, even to me a fan.

10-09-2010, 11:26 PM	#13
Popps TEAM FIRST. Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 29,792	Don't know if I'd call it losing faith. But, there comes a time to move on. That time came for Shanahan and I expect both parties to be successful in the near future.

10-09-2010, 11:32 PM	#14
gunns I WANT DEFENSE! Defense, defense, defense Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Always Hoping Posts: 11,735 Adopt-a-Bronco: Defense	I admit I started losing faith early on. A little bit when he took Ashley Lelie, but when he brought in the Browncos I lost all faith. These guys gave up the most yards in one game to a running back and Shanahan thought they were going to be our Saviors? That was a cluster**** that we are still trying to fix. I felt Shanahan was in a panic to win the big one again and had lost all focus. He threw garbage at the defense and in the end I believe the defense was his downfall.

10-09-2010, 11:34 PM	#15
nickademus Samurai of Smack Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,105 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	after he drafted willie middlebrooks.

10-09-2010, 11:38 PM	#16
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,323 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	The events of the 07 for Me. Started with Coyer getting fired. Then the loss to the Raiders and Bills. When he refused to fire Slowick at the end of '08, I knew it was time.

10-09-2010, 11:45 PM	#17
Dr. Broncenstein Oldeskool Homeskool Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sterile Fields Posts: 11,851 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Woodyard	Never lost faith in Shanny the coach. Lost faith in Shanny the GM when we signed Dale Carter and let Shannon Sharpe walk.

10-09-2010, 11:54 PM	#19
UberBroncoMan Your Local Nostradamus 2013... the year of Sci-Fi! Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 6,595 Adopt-a-Bronco: Montee Ball	Honestly? When he said Bob Slowik was coming back after our loss to KC to end 2008. As neat as what we were seeing on offence was. Our defense was a disgrace, and Slowik is/was/became one of the worst DC's in NFL history after his tenures in Green Bay and Denver.

10-10-2010, 12:14 AM	#21
sirhcyennek81 Yes...swooping is bad... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florence, Colorado Posts: 20,768 Adopt-a-Bronco: All of them.	52-21 vs San Diego. The team completely shut down. It was embarassing to watch. I love Mike Shanahan for what he did in Denver, but that game made it obvious a change had to happen.

10-10-2010, 12:58 AM	#22
BroncoBuff *************** Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 25,470 Adopt-a-Bronco: QUANTERUS SMITH	Never actually "lost" faith ... but before Jim Goodman, his drafts were nothing less than catastrophies. Marcus Nash Eric Brown Travis McGriff Deltha O'Neal Willie Middlebrooks Paul Toviessi Ashley Lelie George Foster Then when he canned Larry Coyer, that was just self-immolation. In came Bates, and that was the beginning of the end ... we haven't stopped anybody since. And I think we underestimate the part Mike's personality played in his dismissal. The erratic staff changes, shopping mall sized house, compulsive drafting of three CBs and then three D-linemen, wanting to replace Dove Valley. He was becoming a kind of megamaniacal personality.

10-10-2010, 12:59 AM	#23
Killericon YES A DT!!!!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: From Calgary, in Halifax for School Posts: 7,730 Adopt-a-Bronco: watermock	Never.

10-10-2010, 01:12 AM	#24
LongDongJohnson Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,630 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	i lost faith at the end of 08. that last 3 game stretch was so pathetic. and then when he said he's keeping slowik, i had enough.

10-10-2010, 01:29 AM	#25
driver Seasoned Veteran New to the Forum Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 411 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	When he benched Jake for a rookie qb, admittedly we weren't exactly setting the world on fire offensively, buttt dammmmnnnn, we were on the way to playoff's, and then we weren't even close. The first epic collapse, I think.