Ed’s Take–Jan. 12, 2011
The great part about doing a weekly radio show on 87.7 FM The Ticket is that it gives me a chance to talk about the biggest stories in sports.
News came over the weekend that my former Denver Broncos teammate Shannon Sharpe has made the cut to 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2011. He’s made it to this round all three years he’s been eligible, and I think this is the year. The Hall of Fame is the ultimate individual honor you can receive in the NFL. Being acknowledged in that way in front of your peers is huge, and it’s one Shannon deserves.
Shannon was the ultimate pro: On the football field, in the weight room and on the practice field he gave you everything he had all the time. Without a doubt he belongs among the greatest players in the game.
Also front and center this week is the Broncos’ head coaching search. They’ve been interviewing candidates since Sunday and one I’m very familiar with is Rick Dennison. “Rico,” as he is known, was an assistant coach on the Broncos teams I played for. He is a great guy, incredibly intelligent and has an unbelievable football mind. Rico climbed up the ranks from special teams coach to position coach to coordinator. I think he would be a great fit for Denver. He’s a class act, family man, husband, father, great coach, a hard worker and a smart guy.
Finally, I’d like to give a shout-out to D.J. Davis from Montbello, who finished his college career with Oregon in the BCS National Championship Game Monday night. The Ducks came up short, but Davis played great and represented Colorado and the Montbello community well, as he always has. It was good to see a Colorado kid represent the state so positively. If you want to know more about D.J. Davis you should read this great piece from the Denver Post.
What are your thoughts? Should Shannon Sharpe go in the Hall of Fame this year? Whom do you want to be the Broncos next head coach?
I was really hoping for Dennison. Interviewing twice for the job and not getting it sucks. But if Bowlen and Elway say Fox, I hope for the best for him.
Comment by Derrick — January 14, 2011 @ 5:38 pm
Great Article Ed.
Shannon does deserve the Hall. Do you feel like Rod deserves and will go in the hall?
Obviously John Fox is the new HC. I would of liked to see somebody like Rico. John Fox is way to conservative for me.
God Bless+Go Broncos
Patrick.
Comment by Pat — January 14, 2011 @ 6:13 am
Well, I guess it all doesn’t matter at this point huh? Dissappointed in the hiring to be honest, but as a die hard fan, I’ll throw my support behind him as I did McDaniels and see where he takes us. I just hope the team doesn’t get rid of Tebow as I believe he’ll be worth the work it’s gonna take to turn him into an elite NFL QB.
Blessings,
James
Comment by James — January 13, 2011 @ 7:40 pm
I can’t believe Shannons had to wait this long to get into the Hall. His stats speak for themselves and he’s a proven winner. I’m really hoping Dennison gets the job as our next coach. It would be great to see a Bronco come back and help turn our team around. He’s intelligent and ambitious. Crossing my fingers.
Comment by Derrick — January 12, 2011 @ 5:40 pm
James, I’m sorry but I really don’t have that kind of information.
Comment by Ed — January 12, 2011 @ 5:23 pm
Hey Eddie Mac, maybe you can answer this for me because I can’t seem to get anyone else to…
Why aren’t Gruden and Billick being mentioned as candidates for our HC position?
I understand that Cowher wants total control and Elway won’t give that to him as well as his salary demands are probably too high (although Ellis stated that money would NOT be a factor in sleecting a new HC).
But Gruden loves Tebow and Billick was the architech of one of the nastiest defensive units in the league in the Ravens. We could use either of them!
Being around the club as I’m sure you are, you’ve got to know something that you can share with us fans.
Thanks,
James
Comment by James — January 12, 2011 @ 3:46 pm