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Candidates to replace Shanahan in Denver
Broncos owner Pat Bowlen will have a lengthy list of diverse coaching candidates to consider as he tries to decide who should replace Mike Shanahan as the Broncos' head coach. Another top GM candidate is Scott Pioli, New England's vice president of personnel. In addition to Schwartz and Spagnuolo, other hot assistant coaches include Josh McDaniels, the Patriots' offensive coordinator, Dallas offensive coordinator Jason Garrett or Atlanta quarterbacks coach Bill Musgrave, a former Broncos backup quarterback who starred as at Grand Junction High School and the University of Oregon. If Bowlen chooses to go with an experienced head coach instead, Bill Cowher could be the top target, though he would be far more expensive to a franchise that still could be paying at least part of Shanahan's salary in coming years. Cowher has not coached since retiring from Pittsburgh nearly two years ago. He has been linked to the open New York Jets job, too, in recent days. Several top college coaches could be in the discussion, as well, including Southern California's Pete Carroll, who previously coached in the NFL in New England. One local college coach, Air Force's Troy Calhoun, shook his head no Tuesday when asked if he expected to be considered. Calhoun was a defensive and special-teams assistant under Shanahan and an assistant coach for the Texans under Gary Kubiak.
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u can have garrett, he needs to be out of dallas anyway!
still cant believe they let shanahan go, BIG mistake in my opinion. they couldve tooken away his vp title but as far as coaching goes he's one of the very best
EAZEBACK
Mind Ur Own, FU
Total Comments (1886)
We don't want Garrett!
Big mistake is right, shanahan will caoch another team to a SB in the next 3-5 years!
p69nutt
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I agree with EAZEBACK. They should have stripped him of his titles, and let him coach for another year. He's a good coach, but a bad judge of talent. His offenses are excellent.
imthekman
Marietta , GA
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Steve Spagnuolo.
pw
New Baltimore , NY
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i don't believe that Shanahan got fired... he is a good coach, but 7 RB's on the IR this year didn't help him at all, he had to go buy a cell phone from the mall to get another RB... don't believe that all of the mess in Denver is his fault..
NYY25to13
Falcon, CO
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I agree.
RH-Luvs-sign here
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Please don't take Pete Carrol. I would hate rooting against him!
iconwarren
Las Vegas , NV
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They can have Garrett and Wade Phillips. And Stewart. Even Jerry.
HOOAH05!
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And lets throw in TO as well!
BEAST!
Leander , TX
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I'm honestly hoping that Jerry Jones realizes that this is a once in a lifetime opportunity... fire Wade & Garrett and go get Shanahan.... he is a perfect fit for the Cowboys for the long haul... and can hadle soem of the big ego's...
Fonzie
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I vote for TO becoming the coach.
Scotty Boy
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Shanahan fired himself?
jctoo, cult elitist
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Don't forget to give them Pacman Jones too! Sorry bunch of losers.
PR
Mansfield, TX
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I think that may have been the problem; they asked Mike to fire his DC and he refused. According to other stories on ESPN & SI.
Jabril1217
Tucker , GA
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Me too; but Mike to Dallas, sounds like a great move for the cowboys.
Jabril1217
Tucker , GA
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Any idea where ol' Rat Face might be going next. He's a heck of a coach and he could really improve a team if decides to coach next year. It would be an interesting challenge to see him in a place like Detroit.
KC guy
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What about Marty Schottenheimer?
nmbroncofan
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Respectability? HIRE FLOYD REESE AS GM!!!
He'll bring someone to coach and maybe Denver can get back to playing physical football as do the Titans.
Daniel Crespo
Paterson , NJ
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I was thinking the same. Calvin Johnson was 5th in the NFL in receiving.
Daniel Crespo
Paterson , NJ
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