Not only did the Detroit Lions embarrass the Denver Broncos Sunday afternoon 44-7, it may start rumors that Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan's coaching days in Denver are running short.
But, the talks will be between the media and fans, not the organization.
Owner Pat Bowlen thinks very highly of Shanahan and recently gave him a contract extension that will last through 2011.
Shanahan has been regarded as one of the most intelligent "X's and O's" coaches in the National Football League for years. His play calling ability has been phenomenal throughout his tenure as the Broncos head coach. What else would you expect from an apprentice of the late Bill Walsh?
The question has now shifted to Shanahan's personnel decisions in the draft and the free agent market in the off season.
There are only four players on the starting offense that were drafted by Shanahan and four on defense. Bowlen has let Shanahan take the reins on personnel decision and that has not worked in the organizations favor. Shanahan has relied on older veterans in free agency to fill in weak spots of the team. This philosophy has not particularly worked out.
If Bowlen is committed more to the Broncos winning than he is Shanahan, he may need to address this situation soon. He may not need to fire the coach but think about taking some power away from him.
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You really think a two-time Super Bowl champion coach can't have some say about the terms of his employment?
Interesting.
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