No, this is not Charles Dickens's novel, but another blog about drama and the two cities that's been affected by it recently.
Since Dallas has somewhat quietened down some, Denver takes up where Dallas left off. I don't think the drama in Dallas has left town yet, but just settled down some, or went underground. Maybe even overshadowed by events playing out in Denver.
Which brings us to Denver.
Seems like Jay Cutler and Josh McDaniels have become......well, not friends, but maybe sparring partners, if that. They're sparring, but not sure I'd call them "partners". They sure have no coach/player relationship, but that goes without saying.
Wonder why a newly hired coach, especially one who is as young as McDaniels , comes in and starts controversy right off the bat? Why does a young rich QB get his tail feathers ruffled by talk? That's all it was, as far as I can tell. All I know is from what I've read. Whether these two men will resolve this remains to be seen. The QB is whining about being traded, no ifs, ands, or buts. He wants out. If he does get traded, he may not like where he goes, such as Detroit. No offense, Lions fans, but he couldn't help you much, but it would be a start. It also would depend on how he acts too. A skunk don't change its stripe. Ask T.O. So Cutler may very well end up jumping out of the frying pan into the fire. Like I said, the dude wants out, and has put up 2 homes for sale already, as if he know he will get his way. Arrogant? Sounds to me like he is. But, I'm not here to judge either of these men.
If I was the Broncos owner, I'd have never hired someone as young as McDaniels in the first place. See Lane Kiflin. More than likely, he had plenty of help doing his duties in New England much like Jason Garrett did in Dallas in 07. Garrett had Tony Sparano helping him make calls, and after he left for Miami, Garrett got exposed. Chances are, McDaniels will be exposed in Denver, but it looks like he's already being exposed now, without coaching a single game. If he wants respect, he did a helluva job screwing that up.
If Garrett had left last year for either Baltimore or Atlanta, would those teams have done as well as they did? Likely not. Both teams hired more mature coaches. John Harbaugh is not old, but not young either. Middle of the road, so to speak. He was ready for a HC job, much as Mike Smith was. Garrett was not, and I don't think McDaniels is either.
I bet their division rivals are eating this up right now, much like the Eagles, Redskins, and Giants are with Dallas. These rivals are going to be like buzzards on a gut wagon. If I was Pat Bowlen, I guess I couldn't just fire the coach, but I might could bench Cutler and find another QB to start. I wouldn't trade him for awhile, anyway. Maybe the bench could tell him things no one else seems to be able to. Bowlen has a pickle in his pocket right now, and it must suck to be him.
In one article I read, someone commented on the coaches that have been hired away from New England in the past few years, and not a single one has been successful. I have my doubts about this one as well. But, what about "Cheatgate"? Will it come into play in Denver?
I do know this; the Bronco fans are split about who is at fault. I say blame them both for neither acting like a man and getting it resolved. One started it, and the other is being hard headed and wanting his way by getting traded. To you two men, I say this; you will attract more flies with sugar than you can with vinegar.
And, in the immortal words of Larry the Cable Guy...........Git R Done!
One more thing while I'm at it...Buffalo fans, good luck with T.O. But, I do suspect your fine city will be next in line for drama. You might make the year with him, but I give it mid season or thereabouts.
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Philly has had their own share of drama this past season with the coach and a certain QB's benching. Then between the Eagles administration and possibly the most popular guy on the team B.Dawk. I don't know who is going to win in Denver, between Cutler and McDaniels, but it won't be the Bronco fans. Nice Post!
The Sports Simpleton
Willingboro , NJ
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I agree. Philly has had drama of sorts for a long time, but it's been kept low key for the most part. Or no one cares. Other than the T.O. thing. From booing Santa Claus, McNabb when he was drafted, to cheering when Michael Irvin had his career ending injury, Philly has been controversial. I don't make it a habit to point fingers, or lay blame, but sometimes things get too carried away. This crap in Denver is a good example of that.
The Cowboys' drama was, or still is likely, of a different horse, but drama nevertheless. Buffalo will undoubtedly find out soon enough. Each team seems to have their own version of drama, with some more public than others.
Guess drama will always be with us, since it is patterned after real life. However, a lot of it could be avoided.
Thanks for the comment
Bull_Shirt
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As a Chiefs fan, I'm looking forward to the Broncos doing a nosedive. While hugely talented, what has Cutler actually done? Can you say Jeff George?
Lifelong Fan
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Cutler is a decent QB and will end up finding a home elsewhere.
Denver is on the decline and will not see a winning season for many to come...barring a small miracle.
Every team in the league has drama but Dallas gets the most attention for 1 reason and 1 reason only...they are the most hated and loved team in the league.
With that kind of attention, what sports writer wouldn't want to write about them if it gets him a paycheck?
TO's cut was for locker room drama and quite frankly the uncapped season to come.
By cutting him now, it accelerated his cap hit into this season and gives Dallas the chance to see what they have in Williams, Crayton, Austin and Hurd.
Even if this receiving corps fail, it was still a good move by Dallas because they will have as much money needed to go and get the pieces needed to rebuild and doing so in an uncapped year.
I think the team will be better off without him and if Dallas leans more on the combo of running backs that we have, it will take more pressure off of Romo and give us much more manageable passing downs...IE 3rd and 4, 3rd and 5, etc....vs 3rd and 8.
It is not rocket science...the more yards needed means the longer your QB has to hold the ball...Dallas needs to balance out its attack more and stop this spread the field with 5 wr's and then those lame RB draws that Garrett does.
This team's success comes down to only two things...injuries and playcalling.
We have the talent to get it done....
JeffHart24
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That's what he appears to be....the 2nd coming of Jeff George, but we should be fair here, because McDaniels did seem to start this. I don't know much about McDaniels, (or Cutler either for that matter) but from what I've read. He hasn't impressed me with his people skills, and as such, he has the team, fans and the city in turmoil already. Both should take courses in human relations if you ask me, but then we could probably say that for a lot of teams and players. This publicity will likely cause their season to.......nosedive, as you said, especially if both men stay. That would be interesting to watch.
Bull_Shirt
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That's if they trade him. I'd try benching him first, but that's me. But, he may get traded and end up on a team such as Detroit where he may never have a winning season. Not knowing the man as I mentioned, I would have to assume that he would rather be on a winner where he could be "someone" and set records, and such as that. But, I may be wrong...he may be happy going there.
With that being said, and as it stands now,. who's to say Detroit couldn't pull off something like Miami did last season? With no disrespect to the team or their fans, that would be highly doubtful. Stranger things have happened tho. Miami did go 1-15 and then win their division the following year. With Cutler there, it could be possible.
As far as the 'Boys go, things have been relatively quiet lately. All of the T.O. posts have went north with him. I watched him on NFL Network one morning this week, and he was all good with things. He "knows" himself and how he was a scapegoat, etc. etc.......yeah, okay....right.
The thing is, when one tells a lie for a long period of time, they actually start believing it themselves. To hear him tell it, nothing was ever his fault. He is a tremendous athlete tho, I will give him that. Well, other than lead the world in dropped passes.
Bull_Shirt
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