OT: Elway to be named Broncos VP of Football Operations

[Brian in Mesa]

Could John Elway save the Broncos all over again?

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/sh...ave-the-Broncos-all-over-again?urn=nfl-302561

If the news we're hearing is true, the Broncos are about to announce a name that could hardly be topped in the state of Colorado when it comes to perfect football memories: John Elway, the slam-dunk Hall of Famer and possibly the best quarterback ever to play the game (that's me sneaking in my argument), will accept the position of Vice-President of Football Operations with the team as early as Monday.

Drafted by the team in 1983, Elway led the Broncos to five Super Bowls, winning the last two when he finally had a better-than-average team around him before retiring after the 1998 season.

 

[desertdawg]

I heard he is supposed to make a big move for Harbaugh.

 

[earthsci]

I heard he is supposed to make a big move for Harbaugh.

Good.

 

[Mulli]

Isn't Elway a legendary jerk? I predict this doesn't work.

 

[Proteus]

At least he isn't going to be a coach as great players often suck as coaches.

 

[Krangodnzr]

Isn't Elway a legendary jerk? I predict this doesn't work.

Agreed. This just stinks of a desperate move and I wager Elway is going to be a major flop with the Broncos as an executive.

 

[Pariah]

Isn't Elway a legendary jerk? I predict this doesn't work.

Yes, he's an a-hole by all accounts. But, it's a good move by the broncos. They were seriously eroding a traditionally very solid fan base. You NEVER see Mile High Stadium with empty seats, and in the second half of this season, they were plentiful. It wasn't just about the w-l record; people were disgusted with the way the club was being run--they didn't like the people at the top. THe shine is off Bowlen (he's not aging gracefully--he's having some problems that affect his decision-making), McDaniels was REALLY unpopular and he ran out a lot of fan-favorite players.

Bringing Elway in will bring the defectors back and give the Donkeys at least a couple of seasons worth of a grace period again.

I hate Elway, but you have to give him credit for the cache he's earned in this town. Who knows how good of a player evaluator/executive he'll be. We don't have anything to go on, but win or lose, for now it's a good move by the Broncos, IMO.

 

[Derm]

Yes, he's an a-hole by all accounts. But, it's a good move by the broncos. They were seriously eroding a traditionally very solid fan base. You NEVER see Mile High Stadium with empty seats, and in the second half of this season, they were plentiful. It wasn't just about the w-l record; people were disgusted with the way the club was being run--they didn't like the people at the top. THe shine is off Bowlen (he's not aging gracefully--he's having some problems that affect his decision-making), McDaniels was REALLY unpopular and he ran out a lot of fan-favorite players.

Bringing Elway in will bring the defectors back and give the Donkeys at least a couple of seasons worth of a grace period again.

I hate Elway, but you have to give him credit for the cache he's earned in this town. Who knows how good of a player evaluator/executive he'll be. We don't have anything to go on, but win or lose, for now it's a good move by the Broncos, IMO.

 

[Krangodnzr]

Yes, he's an a-hole by all accounts. But, it's a good move by the broncos. They were seriously eroding a traditionally very solid fan base. You NEVER see Mile High Stadium with empty seats, and in the second half of this season, they were plentiful. It wasn't just about the w-l record; people were disgusted with the way the club was being run--they didn't like the people at the top. THe shine is off Bowlen (he's not aging gracefully--he's having some problems that affect his decision-making), McDaniels was REALLY unpopular and he ran out a lot of fan-favorite players.

Bringing Elway in will bring the defectors back and give the Donkeys at least a couple of seasons worth of a grace period again.

I hate Elway, but you have to give him credit for the cache he's earned in this town. Who knows how good of a player evaluator/executive he'll be. We don't have anything to go on, but win or lose, for now it's a good move by the Broncos, IMO.

Good take, I don't think I considered this, which is probably a function of you living there.

 

[Mulli]

Pariah, I know you are mad at me already for violating the "Thou Shalt not Say Bad Things about Elway" commandment )), but does Elway have any experience in football admin whatsoever?

 

[Shane]

So?

 

[Southpaw]

If the NFL wants to contract, he has experience.

Pariah, I know you are mad at me already for violating the "Thou Shalt not Say Bad Things about Elway" commandment )), but does Elway have any experience in football admin whatsoever?

Elway is currently co-owner of the Arena Football team Colorado Crush, a position he has held since 2002. In February 2007, Elway was elected chairman of the Arena Football League's executive committee.[21] On August 4, 2009 the Arena Football League announced an indefinite suspension of operations.[22] Elway was one of the 17 remaining franchise owners that voted to suspend operations indefinitely.[23]

 

[Mulli]

If the NFL wants to contract, he has experience.

:championship:

 

[DemsMyBoys]

The Bronco fan I know says people hoping for big things from Elway. And Tebow. He says those two are being looked at as the combination to save them.

 

[Pariah]

Pariah, I know you are mad at me already for violating the "Thou Shalt not Say Bad Things about Elway" commandment )), but does Elway have any experience in football admin whatsoever?

See Wally's post. I don't think people are excited about him because he has experience, but rather because he's Elway. It doesn't make a lot of sense from a resume point of view, IMO; it's emotional.

 

[Mulli]

See Wally's post. I don't think people are excited about him because he has experience, but rather because he's Elway. It doesn't make a lot of sense from a resume point of view, IMO; it's emotional.

If he brings in Terelle Davis to coach:

:championship:

 

[Mulli]

How did I forget Elway is a Stanford guy.

I am a moran.