Tag: Mike Shanahan
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Why Broncos, city of Denver were Peyton Manning, John Lynch’s preferred final NFL destinations
DENVER — When John Lynch entered free agency in 2004 and Peyton Manning in 2012, both came to the same conclusion: Denver was where they wanted to end their illustrious football careers. Many likely don’t consider Denver a destination city, but for Lynch and Manning, who will both be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of…
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‘Four wonderful years’: Peyton Manning, John Lynch reflect on time with Denver Broncos as they enter Hall of Fame
In the early to mid-2000s, Peyton Manning and John Lynch often shared mai tais in Hawaii the week of the Pro Bowl. The two would tell football stories, with Manning playing in Indianapolis for the Colts and Lynch playing in Tampa Bay for the Buccaneers and eventually playing in Denver for the Broncos. They formed…
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What George Paton can learn from one former Broncos general manager
Neal Dahlen has no advice for George Paton. Dahlen, the Broncos’ general manager from 1999 to 2001, has been out of the NFL for nearly 20 years. Now 80 years old, he worked in two of the most successful front offices in football in his career, spending his first 17 years with the 49ers (1979-1996)…
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Gary Kubiak — former Broncos head coach, assistant and player — announces retirement
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Former Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak, who helped Denver to Super Bowl 50, announced his retirement from football Thursday afternoon. Kubiak has spent 36 years in the NFL as a coach and player, spending time with the Broncos, Ravens, Texans, 49ers and Vikings. He had…
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Behind enemy lines: Dolphins coach Brian Flores recalls interview with Broncos
It was only two years ago when Brian Flores, now the Miami Dolphins coach, thought he might be the next Denver Broncos head coach. Instead, Denver President of Football Operations/General Manager John Elway went with Vic Fangio. Now, with the Dolphins and Broncos meeting this Sunday in Denver, Flores recalled his 2019 interview with Elway…
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Behind enemy lines: Raiders’ Jon Gruden praises Broncos’ Drew Lock, Jerry Jeudy
Jon Gruden has nothing but good things to say about the Denver Broncos. The Las Vegas Raiders coach, known for his enthusiastic and confident personality, has praised the 3-5 Broncos this week ahead of Sunday’s AFC West matchup. “I give this team a lot of credit,” Gruden said of the Broncos Monday. “They can come…