Bowlen on new CBA - The Orange Mane

IHaveALight · 07-25-2011, 01:14 PM

http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-an...d-8b6da27f2b15

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- On Monday, President and CEO Pat Bowlen released the following statement on the new collective bargaining agreement.

“I am very pleased with the commitment shown by the National Football League, its owners and the players to reach a new Collective Bargaining Agreement that is fair for everyone. As co-Chair of the NFL’s Management Council Executive Committee, I applaud the hard work of my fellow committee members throughout every step of this process.

“On behalf of our entire organization, we are extremely appreciative of the patience and trust that this community has shown in the Denver Broncos during the negotiations. We care greatly about the special relationship we have with our fans, and it was our responsibility to resolve this matter and return football to the field. The loyalty of our fans, in particular our season ticket holders, has been truly remarkable over the last few months.

“Although the offseason was unsettling for everyone, this agreement will ensure the continued growth and prosperity of this league well into the future. I am thrilled that it is finally time to turn our attention back to the game that all of us love.

“There is tremendous energy and anticipation in our building with Head Coach John Fox and his staff eager to resume working with our players and getting back on the field. John Elway and the personnel department are ready to execute their free agency plans to improve our team.

“We are all excited in advance of the 2011 season and are looking forward to a successful year of Broncos football.”

IHaveALight · 07-25-2011, 01:26 PM

They're getting the field's ready!

Beantown Bronco · 07-25-2011, 01:28 PM

Every time I read a Bowlen quote now, all I can think about is him running around the room in his short shorts speaking in tongues while some first year intern at a computer tries to type up the actual statement and keeps looking over at Ellis to translate. I'm forever tainted by that damn webcam pic of him in the draft room.

RunSilentRunDeep · 07-25-2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by IHaveALight

http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-an...d-8b6da27f2b15

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- On Monday, President and CEO Pat Bowlen released the following statement on the new collective bargaining agreement.

“I am very pleased with the commitment shown by the National Football League, its owners and the players to reach a new Collective Bargaining Agreement that is fair for everyone. As co-Chair of the NFL’s Management Council Executive Committee, I applaud the hard work of my fellow committee members throughout every step of this process.

“On behalf of our entire organization, we are extremely appreciative of the patience and trust that this community has shown in the Denver Broncos during the negotiations. We care greatly about the special relationship we have with our fans, and it was our responsibility to resolve this matter and return football to the field. The loyalty of our fans, in particular our season ticket holders, has been truly remarkable over the last few months.

“Although the offseason was unsettling for everyone, this agreement will ensure the continued growth and prosperity of this league well into the future. I am thrilled that it is finally time to turn our attention back to the game that all of us love.

“There is tremendous energy and anticipation in our building with Head Coach John Fox and his staff eager to resume working with our players and getting back on the field. John Elway and the personnel department are ready to execute their free agency plans to improve our team.

“We are all excited in advance of the 2011 season and are looking forward to a successful year of Broncos football.”

Bowlen continued: "By the way, those loyal season ticket holders I was talking about will not receive any compensation for the interest-free loans they've given me for the past five months.

And even though your tickets have been devalued since the product will feature even crappier players in the preseason, uncoordinated football due to lack of preparation and the loss of interest of your property on the open market, I will not lower concession stand prices or do anything else to make up for it."

"Once again, thank you for undying loyalty, tax-payer subsidizing and anti-trust laws. I'm sorry but I just can't afford the Vaseline due to cash flow problems."

Drek · 07-25-2011, 01:37 PM

The new CBA should be a big win for Bowlen. I'm under the impression that the middle tier owners who spend competitively made out best. They get a higher percentage of profit and the 89% floor isn't a real impact on them, yet they don't make enough to carry significant water in revenue sharing a la the Cowboys or Redskins. Coupled with our highest draft pick ever coming on the cusp of top 10 rookie slotting and Bowlen made out like a bandit on the timing of this whole thing.

mkporter · 07-25-2011, 01:42 PM

It was nice to see that Bowlen didn't cut salaries of the rank-and-file employees of the organization during the lockout. A lot of teams did, and it was pretty bush-league.

epicSocialism4tw · 07-25-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by RunSilentRunDeep

Bowlen continued: "By the way, those loyal season ticket holders I was talking about will not receive any compensation for the interest-free loans they've given me for the past five months.

And even though your tickets have been devalued since the product will feature even crappier players in the preseason, uncoordinated football due to lack of preparation and the loss of interest of your property on the open market, I will not lower concession stand prices or do anything else to make up for it."

"Once again, thank you for undying loyalty, tax-payer subsidizing and anti-trust laws. I'm sorry but I just can't afford the Vaseline due to cash flow problems."

Kaylore · 07-25-2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mkporter

It was nice to see that Bowlen didn't cut salaries of the rank-and-file employees of the organization during the lockout. A lot of teams did, and it was pretty bush-league.

It doesn't matter. He fired Shanahan and deserves eternal damnation

/socalbronco

IHaveALight · 07-25-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

It doesn't matter. He fired McDaniels and deserves eternal damnation

/baja

also

bronco militia · 07-25-2011, 01:59 PM

bwhaha

HILife · 07-25-2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Beantown Bronco

Every time I read a Bowlen quote now, all I can think about is him running around the room in his short shorts speaking in tongues while some first year intern at a computer tries to type up the actual statement and keeps looking over at Ellis to translate. I'm forever tainted by that damn webcam pic of him in the draft room.

I got a good laugh from that webcam.

oubronco · 07-25-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Drek

The new CBA should be a big win for Bowlen. I'm under the impression that the middle tier owners who spend competitively made out best. They get a higher percentage of profit and the 89% floor isn't a real impact on them, yet they don't make enough to carry significant water in revenue sharing a la the Cowboys or Redskins. Coupled with our highest draft pick ever coming on the cusp of top 10 rookie slotting and Bowlen made out like a bandit on the timing of this whole thing.

Yea just too bad Suh came out a year too early for Denver to get

SoCalBronco · 07-25-2011, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

It doesn't matter. He fired Shanahan and deserves eternal damnation

/socalbronco

He certainly deserves eternal damnation for alot of things. One good thing about this CBA is that it will force Bowlen to get off his ass and start spending again for this football team. Despite his nice sounding statement, I doubt he's thrilled with the new rules about the actual cash outlays. I'm glad the players got that in there, though. The Scrooge McDuck days are hopefully over.

TheReverend · 07-25-2011, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

It doesn't matter. He fired Shanahan and deserves eternal damnation

/socalbronco

Boy was that the right move!

/every idiot

StugotsIII · 07-25-2011, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TheReverend

Boy was that the right move!

/every idiot

I know right...Shannahan REALLY dominated the NFC East last year...

Oh wait....no he didn't....he finished dead last.

TheReverend · 07-25-2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by StugotsIII

I know right...Shannahan REALLY dominated the NFC East last year...

Oh wait....no he didn't....he finished dead last.

Thanks for proving my earlier post!

StugotsIII · 07-25-2011, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TheReverend

Thanks for proving my earlier post!

TheReverend · 07-25-2011, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by StugotsIII

[IMG]http://smiliesftw.com/x/glock836_roll_eyes.gif[IMG]

Exactly.

We're now a team with a massive talent deficiency coming out of the worst season in franchise history. Something extremely unprecedented in the better part of two decades Shanahan was head coach resulting in an unprecedented amount of wins, offensive yards and points, rushing, and as many super bowl wins as losing seasons.

But, hey, that 4-12 season was really fun!

Agamemnon · 07-25-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalBronco

He certainly deserves eternal damnation for alot of things. One good thing about this CBA is that it will force Bowlen to get off his ass and start spending again for this football team. Despite his nice sounding statement, I doubt he's thrilled with the new rules about the actual cash outlays. I'm glad the players got that in there, though. The Scrooge McDuck days are hopefully over.

Err...the Broncos have consistently spent near the cap for as long as I can remember. What are you talking about?

StugotsIII · 07-25-2011, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TheReverend

Exactly.

We're now a team with a massive talent deficiency coming out of the worst season in franchise history. Something extremely unprecedented in the better part of two decades Shanahan was head coach resulting in an unprecedented amount of wins, offensive yards and points, rushing, and as many super bowl wins as losing seasons.

But, hey, that 4-12 season was really fun!

I'm guessing Redskin fans really enjoyed their 6-10 last place finish as well.

It was time for Shannahan to go. He didn't have Elway or Davis anymore and it showed. The defense was a horse abortion and the offense was headed in the same direction.

TheReverend · 07-25-2011, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by StugotsIII

I'm guessing Redskin fans really enjoyed their 6-10 last place finish as well.

...coming off a 4-12 season and installing new systems and players? Yeah, they probably did.

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Originally Posted by StugotsIII

It was time for Shannahan to go. He didn't have Elway or Davis anymore and it showed. The defense was a horse abortion and the offense was headed in the same direction.

You mean the #2 offense in the NFL despite the rampant injuries? And just finished setting a franchise record?

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Originally Posted by TheReverend

Boy was that the right move!

/every idiot

^ Case = Rested

wolf754life · 07-25-2011, 05:30 PM

lets not start that up again, shannahan had to go, mc d was a mistake, we move on

StugotsIII · 07-25-2011, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TheReverend

...coming off a 4-12 season and installing new systems and players? Yeah, they probably did.

You mean the #2 offense in the NFL despite the rampant injuries? And just finished setting a franchise record?

^ Case = Rested

Then go be a Redskin fan counselor...

Do you recall why Denver set franchise records throught the air that year?

Because they were playing catchup most of the time and had to throw the ball every play.

TheReverend · 07-25-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by StugotsIII

Then go be a Redskin fan counselor...

Ooooh good one, Mr Join Date: 2010

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Originally Posted by StugotsIII

Do you recall why Denver set franchise records throught the air that year?

Because they were playing catchup most of the time and had to throw the ball every play.

That's funny. Do you have any evidence to back that up?

I sure have some to refute it:

Cutler had 2447 yards in 8 wins.
Cutler had 2079 yards in 8 losses.

http://www.nfl.com/player/jaycutler/...ts?season=2008

Myth=Busted

StugotsIII · 07-25-2011, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TheReverend

Ooooh good one, Mr Join Date: 2010

That's funny. Do you have any evidence to back that up?

I sure have some to refute it:

Cutler had 2447 yards in 8 wins.
Cutler had 2079 yards in 8 losses.

http://www.nfl.com/player/jaycutler/...ts?season=2008

Myth=Busted

Oh....so if a team wins....there is absolutely no way they could have been losing previously in the game?

PS. Denvers 3rd worst scoring defense in the league from 2008 says hi...

PPS. Most of the time you see a QB throwing for a ton of yards...they are usually doing so out of necessity. It's not a myth...but a fact.

07-25-2011, 01:14 PM	#1
IHaveALight the sun is gone Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Denver Posts: 1,271 Adopt-a-Bronco: ElvisVonWolfPak	Bowlen on new CBA http://www.denverbroncos.com/news-an...d-8b6da27f2b15 ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- On Monday, President and CEO Pat Bowlen released the following statement on the new collective bargaining agreement. “I am very pleased with the commitment shown by the National Football League, its owners and the players to reach a new Collective Bargaining Agreement that is fair for everyone. As co-Chair of the NFL’s Management Council Executive Committee, I applaud the hard work of my fellow committee members throughout every step of this process. “On behalf of our entire organization, we are extremely appreciative of the patience and trust that this community has shown in the Denver Broncos during the negotiations. We care greatly about the special relationship we have with our fans, and it was our responsibility to resolve this matter and return football to the field. The loyalty of our fans, in particular our season ticket holders, has been truly remarkable over the last few months. “Although the offseason was unsettling for everyone, this agreement will ensure the continued growth and prosperity of this league well into the future. I am thrilled that it is finally time to turn our attention back to the game that all of us love. “There is tremendous energy and anticipation in our building with Head Coach John Fox and his staff eager to resume working with our players and getting back on the field. John Elway and the personnel department are ready to execute their free agency plans to improve our team. “We are all excited in advance of the 2011 season and are looking forward to a successful year of Broncos football.”

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IHaveALight the sun is gone Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Denver Posts: 1,271 Adopt-a-Bronco: ElvisVonWolfPak	They're getting the field's ready!

07-25-2011, 01:28 PM	#3
Beantown Bronco Athletic Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mass Posts: 19,119 Adopt-a-Bronco: Matt Prater	Every time I read a Bowlen quote now, all I can think about is him running around the room in his short shorts speaking in tongues while some first year intern at a computer tries to type up the actual statement and keeps looking over at Ellis to translate. I'm forever tainted by that damn webcam pic of him in the draft room.

07-25-2011, 01:37 PM	#5
Drek Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 12,360	The new CBA should be a big win for Bowlen. I'm under the impression that the middle tier owners who spend competitively made out best. They get a higher percentage of profit and the 89% floor isn't a real impact on them, yet they don't make enough to carry significant water in revenue sharing a la the Cowboys or Redskins. Coupled with our highest draft pick ever coming on the cusp of top 10 rookie slotting and Bowlen made out like a bandit on the timing of this whole thing.

07-25-2011, 01:42 PM	#6
mkporter Ring of Famer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,661 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	It was nice to see that Bowlen didn't cut salaries of the rank-and-file employees of the organization during the lockout. A lot of teams did, and it was pretty bush-league.

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wolf754life Bleed Orange and Blue more scoring + more tackling = $$$ Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,777	lets not start that up again, shannahan had to go, mc d was a mistake, we move on