Nuggets coach Michael Malone apologizes for leadership comments — The Denver Post

Nuggets coach Michael Malone apologized on Thursday for comments he made about the lack of veteran leadership on his team after Tuesday night’s loss at home to Sacramento. “The only thing I’ll say regarding that – and I apologize to our veterans – anything that’s going on in our locker room should be left in…

via Nuggets coach Michael Malone apologizes for leadership comments — The Denver Post

Kiszla: Why is coaching Broncos among NFL’s toughest jobs? Reason No. 1: John Elway — The Denver Post

The No. 1 requirement for coaching the Broncos is tougher than wrestling a bear. It’s keeping John Elway happy. And that ain’t easy. So let this be a warning to Kyle Shanahan, Vance Joseph and whoever else interviews for one of the toughest coaching gigs in sports. Denver is among the few places in the…

via Kiszla: Why is coaching Broncos among NFL’s toughest jobs? Reason No. 1: John Elway — The Denver Post

Report: Vance Joseph wouldn’t keep Wade Phillips — ProFootballTalk

Dolphins defensive coordinator Vance Joseph is one of a handful of candidates to replace Gary Kubiak as head coach of the Broncos. If Joseph gets the job, Kubiak won’t be the only big-name coach leaving the team. Alex Marvez of SportingNews.com reports that Joseph would promote defensive backs coach Joe Woods to the position of…

via Report: Vance Joseph wouldn’t keep Wade Phillips — ProFootballTalk

Malone apologizes to his Nuggets; assurers locker room is stable — Mile High Sports

Less than 48 hours after calling out the veteran leadership of his Denver Nuggets team head coach Michael Malone issued an apology to his players. After the team’s poor effort in their loss against the Sacramento Kings Tuesday, coach Malone voiced his frustration with his veterans, saying that the Nuggets have “no veteran leadership” and…

via Malone apologizes to his Nuggets; assurers locker room is stable — Mile High Sports

Avalanche lucky Bruins balked at trading Brandon Carlo for Gabriel Landeskog — Mile High Sports

On Thursday morning, Adrian Dater reported that the Colorado Avalanche have had discussions with the Boston Bruins regarding forward Gabriel Landeskog. Apparently, general manager Joe Sakic and the Avs wanted a package centered around defenseman Brandon Carlo, and the B’s said no. Thank heavens they did. Sure, the Avalanche desperately need help on the blueline.…

via Avalanche lucky Bruins balked at trading Brandon Carlo for Gabriel Landeskog — Mile High Sports

Will Washington make a run at Wade Phillips? — ProFootballTalk

Broncos defensive coordinator Wade Phillips is unemployed, but he wants to stay in Denver. With a vacancy now in Washington, could the Super Bowl 50 champions have some competition? Three years ago, Phillips was a candidate to join Jay Gruden’s initial staff. Given the NFL’s advancement-limiting rules that allow teams to block position coaches under…

via Will Washington make a run at Wade Phillips? — ProFootballTalk

Kyle Shanahan would be a head coach who schemes to his personnel — Mile High Report – All Posts

Former Denver Broncos offensive lineman, Tyler Polumbus, gives us insight into what kind of head coach Kyle Shanahan would be. For many, what we saw lacking the last two seasons was an offense built to the players’ strengths and instead had an offense built for players to work within the confines of what Rick Dennison and/or…

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