Thread: Dennison interviews for Broncos coaching job today

Dennison interviews for Broncos coaching job today
24 years as Broncos player and coach could boost candidacy
By Mike Klis
The Denver Post
Posted: 01/11/2011 01:00:00 AM MST

If comfort comes from what we know, Rick Dennison has a great chance to become the Broncos' next head coach.

A longtime Broncos player and assistant coach, Dennison will interview for the team's head coaching job today, as will Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter.

Dennison played for the Broncos as a linebacker and special-teams stalwart from 1982-90. He then joined Mike Shanahan's staff with the Broncos in 1995. Even after Shanahan was fired following the 2008 season, Dennison stayed with the Broncos for one more season under Josh McDaniels before becoming offensive coordinator for Gary Kubiak in Houston. That's 24 seasons with the Broncos.

http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_17060662

If Dennison becomes the next head coach I bet our running game improves and hopefully he can find the right guy to run the defense.

Can someone explain to me what he has done that qualifies him to run the team?

Originally Posted by Mike

Can someone explain to me what he has done that qualifies him to run the team?

What qualified guys like Harbaugh, Smith, and most especially Raheem Morris?

id love to have dennison as our coach. btw, whats bobby turner doing these days? Id love for these guys to work together again.

eh not too high on him. I'd love him as an Oline coach here but not sure about the head coach job.

I'm pretty sure we're the only team that has even considered him.

I hope he bombs.

Stay in Houston with Kubiak, Rick.

He's not my first choice but good luck to him. He's earned his coaching stripes in my opinion and will get his shot soon enough. If it's for the Broncos, then so be it.

Originally Posted by Slick

I'm pretty sure we're the only team that has even considered him.

I hope he bombs.

Stay in Houston with Kubiak, Rick.

You're such a negative Nancy.

Originally Posted by Skinny

He's not my first choice but good luck to him. He's earned his coaching stripes in my opinion and will get his shot soon enough. If it's for the Broncos, then so be it.

I don't know if he'll get the job but if he does then I hope does well.

Originally Posted by TXBRONC

What qualified guys like Harbaugh, Smith, and most especially Raheem Morris?

Something other than getting by on the good ol boy system would be my guess.

He has proven that he is a "very" good coach. (Try building an o-line the year "before" Clady)

He has proven his ability to be respected by his players.

He has proven his ability to work with management.

Not an "ego" guy.

One of the few that can coach ZBS.

Under our current Front Office structure, he is a great fit.

Smart enough to hire a DC like Fox and leave him alone.

Highest IQ in football. (mensa smart)

Bleeds blue and orange.

Defensive background in 3-4 and 4-3 scheme.

Offensive minded coach with a defensive and special teams background. I wouldn't mind seeing him back here.

Originally Posted by Superchop 7

He has proven that he is a "very" good coach. (Try building an o-line the year "before" Clady)

He has proven his ability to be respected by his players.

He has proven his ability to work with management.

Not an "ego" guy.

One of the few that can coach ZBS.

Under our current Front Office structure, he is a great fit.

Smart enough to hire a DC like Fox and leave him alone.

Highest IQ in football. (mensa smart)

Bleeds blue and orange.

Defensive background in 3-4 and 4-3 scheme.

He inherited what Gibbs installed and the veterans ran it. Once those guys retired, the o-line began to decline.

ST sucked when he coached them.

He was hired by Kubes, but Kubes built that offense and runs it. So his OC exprerience is in essence being a glorified clipboard holder.

Don't know about the players relationship with him, so you may be right.

I admit that his lack of ego is appealing, but I don't know that that is enough to be a HC.

When I look at him all I see is a guy who has gotten by by being in the good ol boy system.

[QUOTE=BroncoJoe;1185681]Offensive minded coach with a defensive and special teams background. I wouldn't mind seeing him back here.[/QUOTE]

You more than likely will!! I hope he brings the BRONCOS back to their winning ways!!

wasnt Dennison in 2nd place the year we hired Mcd?....Dennison is destined for greatness