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... Broncos owner Pat Bowlen stunned people across the NFL Tuesday by letting Mike Shanahan go. And count a surprised, angered quarterback in Jay Cutler among them. “I’m disappointed, I’m shocked, I’m not happy about it, I’m not pleased with it at all,” Cutler...
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Rocky Mountain News
http://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/30/broncos-cutler-shanahan-firing/?partner=RSS
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...Denver Broncos have fired Mike Shanahan as their coach. Owner Pat Bowlen announced that he has fired Shanahan, who also serves as Executive Vice President of Football Operations, effective immediately, after an 8-8 season and missing the playoffs for the third...
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International Business Times
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081230/hanahan-fired-mike-shanahan-fired-broncos-shanahan-espn-denver-broncos.htm
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...it to the top - 2 super bowl wins with the greatest quarterback ever to have played the game. Thank you for the memories!!! Pat Bowlen - what are you thinking????!!!??? Who are you going to bring in to replace him? Bill Cowher? Oh I so hope not! John Elway???...
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Rocky Mountain News
http://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/dec/30/shanahan-broncos-agree-part-ways/?partner=RSS
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...since the regular season ended. "This is certainly a difficult decision, but one that I feel must be made," said team owner Pat Bowlen. "I appreciate the 21 years that Mike has given to the organisation as an assistant and head coach, but a change in our football...
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BBC Sport
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/other_sports/american_football/7805528.stm
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...throughout the NFL, the Broncos have dismissed Mike Shanahan as Head Coach after 14 years and 2 Super Bowl wins. Owner Pat Bowlen's statement follows. After giving this careful consideration, I have concluded that a change in our football operations is in...
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Mile High Report
http://www.milehighreport.com/2008/12/30/705428/mike-shanahan-dismissed-as
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...I have concluded that a change in our football operations is in the best interest of the Denver Broncos," owner Pat Bowlen said. "This is certainly a difficult decision, but one that I feel must be made and which will ultimately be in the best interests of...
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National Post
http://www.nationalpost.com/sports/story.html?id=1127495
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...I have concluded that a change in our football operations is in the best interests of the Denver Broncos," owner Pat Bowlen said in a statement. "This is certainly a difficult decision, but one that I feel must be made and which will ultimately be in the best...
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FOX Sports
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9008898/Shanahan-out-as-Broncos-coach-after-late-collapse?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=5
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...only for a new head coach, but also for a new G.M. As we suggested in our most recent Ten-Pack for SportingNews.com, owner Pat Bowlen might try to jump into the bidding for Pats V.P. of player personnel Scott Pioli, in order to block Pioli from landing in...
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Pro Football Talk
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/pftalk/~3/498959679/
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...actually have a young team in Denver (although not as young as the chiefs) which nobody seems to really notice. owner Pat Bowlen might try to jump into the bidding for Pats V.P. of player personnel Scott Pioli, in order to block Pioli from landing in the AFC...
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Sports Blogs
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...decision, but one that I feel must be made and which will ultimately be in the best interests of all concerned.” Owner Pat Bowlen said in a statement released by the team. Shanahan was also relieved of his football operations job. He had a contract left with...
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Sports Blogs
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Teambuilding Roda '46 D1 uit Leusden. Op 27 december 2008 zijn we met het hele team en begeleiding naar het Gastland in Rhenen gegaan om te zwemmen, zaalvoetballen, bowlen, eten en de Haka te leren. In de hoofdrollen: Jan Hendriks (Trainer/Coach), Hans Broekhuisen (Leider), Patrick de Bourgraaf (Ass. Coach) en de spelers: Tim Sterk, Tom de Vette, Björn Aalsma, Niek Kalkman, Maarten Wissink, Thomas Broekhuisen, Jorrit Nijhof, Wesley de Graaff, Leon van der Pas, Bas van der Kolk, Martijn Backer, Jordy Huurdeman, Menno Majolee, Rowan Albert, Stijn Creemers, Bram Verhoef Afwezig: Lucas de Haan (Grensrechter) Het was een topdag! Bedankt jongens!
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...has instead hung around town so long some people are beginning to grow tired of his face. I'm not saying franchise owner Pat Bowlen is one of those people, but there must be days when Shanny wonders how many national titles he could have won with the Florida...
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Denver Post
http://www.denverpost.com/ci_11321831?source=rss
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...and they would be out of the mix. Also, if New Year's Day remains the target, it's hard to imagine the Broncos and owner Pat Bowlen going along with scheduling a Friday, Jan. 1, 2010 game at Invesco Field at Mile High. The possible expansion of the NFL regular-season...
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Denver Post
http://www.denverpost.com/ci_11318087?source=rss
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...Tuesday evening, their night off, with 32 members of Denver area Boys & Girls Clubs at a local Sports Authority. "On behalf of Pat Bowlen and the entire Broncos organization, we are so thankful for our relationship with the Boys and Girls Club and The Sports...
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Denver Broncos.com
http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=334&storyID=8692
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...players honored, the team also recognized several other players for their community work. Broncos President and CEO Pat Bowlen knows how much of an impact his organization can have on the Denver-area and is pleased with his player's efforts in enriching the...
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Denver Broncos.com
http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=334&storyID=8648
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...bump in the road. The taxpayers of the six-county metro area paid the majority of the expenses to build the new stadium. Pat Bowlen got his new stadium. He's paying for it. He wanted many more lavish luxury suites, a club level with well-appointed indoor...
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Denver Post
http://www.denverpost.com/sportsheadlines/ci_11142558?source=rss
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...Broncomania has been laid to rest. It is a nice place for Don Henley to sing, Barack Obama to speak or Broncos owner Pat Bowlen to make money. But everybody from coach Mike Shanahan to a wine-sipping CEO knows Invesco Field is prim, proper and boring compared...
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Denver Post
http://www.denverpost.com/sportsheadlines/ci_11066061?source=rss
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...tell by the way the coaches and scouts were reacting that this was really something special,” recalled Broncos owner Pat Bowlen, adding that the feeling in the room that day was unlike any other he had experienced in his quarter-century with the club. “It...
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Rocky Mountain News
http://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/nov/08/broncos-feeling-effects-06-draft/?partner=RSS
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...they’re willing to spend to keep the group together. “Fortunately for me, I don’t have to have the answer to it,” team owner Pat Bowlen said. “I sign the checks but I don’t have to put the formula together on how we do it.” That will be up to coach Mike Shanahan,...
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Rocky Mountain News
http://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/nov/08/how-keep-class-06-together/?partner=RSS
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...will get better. The Rays, I think, will be a contender for a while because they will increase their payroll. According to Pat Bowlen, Mike Shanahan is in for life as the Broncos' "Top Guy" -- behind Pat himself, of course. If the Broncos continue to wallow...
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Denver Post
http://www.denverpost.com/sportsheadlines/ci_10909878?source=rss
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...tends to stay on the field too long. The offense needs more time on the field, not less. Have there been any indications that Pat Bowlen will completely overhaul this team next year? -- Ryan, Orlando, Fla. Ryan - If you're talking roster overhaul, I hope...
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Denver Post
http://www.denverpost.com/sportsheadlines/ci_10889762?source=rss
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...lingers too long with a football team, it kills the of coach for life. You know it. I know it. And franchise owner Pat Bowlen must know it. hero. At lowly Vanderbilt, there were no expectations to win. The Broncos have tried to protect their young quarterback,...
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Denver Post
http://www.denverpost.com/sportsheadlines/ci_10812041?source=rss
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...course, every 'i' is dotted, every 't' is crossed, that justice will be served . . .." Coach Mike Shanahan and team owner Pat Bowlen said they were kept informed on progress of the investigation over the past year and a half and had remained optimistic an...
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Rocky Mountain News
http://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/oct/10/broncos-voice-sense-of-relief-after-charges-in/?partner=RSS
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...owner Pat Bowlen already is wrong on his annual 16-0 prediction. But with Denver off to a 4-1 start, he's hardly complaining, even if it's still early with potential potholes in the way. The team has a two-game lead in the AFC West. It is playing an exciting...
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...tone from the detective that Saturday morning: It was just another piece of evidence." Broncos officials, including owner Pat Bowlen and coach Mike Shanahan, had no immediate comment on the indictment. But former safety John Lynch called it "great news." "And...
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Rocky Mountain News
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...earlier. After giving the various groups of Broncos legends time to catch up with one another over dinner, President and CEO Pat Bowlen gave his remarks to the crowd. Bowlen discussed how has always found it important to honor the organization's past. He recalled...
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Denver Broncos.com
http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.php?id=334&storyID=8428
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...he said. "So I enjoy coming out and doing this kind of stuff, but the biggest thing is the dinners. It's really a great event Pat (Bowlen) puts on – my real interest is catching up with the coaches and people I haven't seen in years." One of the former teammates...
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Denver Broncos.com
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...a 39.2 percent ownership stake in the team. In 1984, Kaiser sold his remaining 60.8 percent interest in the Broncos to Pat Bowlen for $51 million. The contract contained several provisions, notably that Kaiser had the right of first refusal if Bowlen ever...
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Denver Business Journal
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...75 Lesa France Kennedy President, International Speedway 76 Arlen Kantarian CEO, United States Tennis Assn. 77 Pat Bowlen Owner and CEO, Denver Broncos 78 Christine Driessen CFO and Executive Vice-President, ESPN 79 Tony Vinciquerra Chairman and President,...
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PR Newswire
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...just liked a lot of his young players better than older players, and he didn't have as many veteran options because owner Pat Bowlen made a financial decision to quit spending so much money on older free agents. When I asked Shanahan about this process of...
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Rocky Mountain News
http://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/24/krieger-broncos-wading-not-diving-into-fountain/?partner=RSS
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...the Broncos had failed to convert, Shanahan almost surely would have been excoriated by the Denver media. But as team owner Pat Bowlen's best friend and closest confidante, he also has the luxury of the best job security in the NFL. In the end, it became a...
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Miami Herald
http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/story/695186.html
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...and I do think he's good." CM: "One final thought on Shanahan. When you are in your 14th year and have no fear of being fired by Pat Bowlen, you can go for two points in that situation." CZAR: Are the Redskins ready to make the NFC East even tougher? HL: "Fans...
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FOX Sports
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/foxsports/RSS/NFL/~3/396853182/FOX-NFL-Sunday-Roundtable:-Week-3
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...learn from that and not let it happen again," said Marshall, who credited all of his teammates, Coach Mike Shanahan and owner Pat Bowlen among others for being supportive. "You know, I've had some bad experiences, but in a way, I'm glad I'm experiencing all...
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NOLA
http://blog.nola.com/saintsbeat/2008/09/denver_broncos_qb_jay_cutler_w.html
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...you can’t blame coaches for loving their reliability. And Shanahan has the luxury of tremendous job security with the owner Pat Bowlen. But Shanahan also surveyed the landscape and saw a defense that had given up 38 points; a quarterback, Jay Cutler, with...
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The New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/16/sports/football/16battista.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
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...NFL, are not one of the teams we should be worried about," he said. Joe Ellis, the Broncos' chief operating officer, said owner Pat Bowlen is "comfortable with where the team is right now." Still, he said, the team's "costs are increasing at a more rapid rate...
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Rocky Mountain News
http://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/10/broncos-value-rank-slips/?partner=RSS
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...me about their concerns. They've written to (Broncos vice president) Jim Saccomano with information to give to (owner) Pat Bowlen, and Jim wrote back and said that my name came up in the discussions, but for whatever reason I just haven't been able to get...
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Denver Post
http://www.denverpost.com/ci_10422773?source=rss
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...nearly committed career suicide with his decision to hold out and force a trade two years ago. I remember what Broncos owner Pat Bowlen said about Lelie's holdout. Bowlen has an offseason home in Hawaii and got to know Lelie during the wide receiver's college...
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Denver Post
http://www.denverpost.com/ci_10413884?source=rss
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...Typical Bronco fans. Advocating violence against an elderly man that had done more for the NFL than Shanahan or Pat Bowlen will ever do. How many playoff games has the "mastermind" won since #7 retired? As bad as the Raiders have been, they sure find ways...
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Rocky Mountain News
http://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/06/broncos-vs-raiders-counting-down-kickoff/?partner=RSS
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...became a Bronco fan in thie mid 80’s because of Elway and only because of Elway….of course now I am a Bronco fan because of Pat Bowlen. Having a great owner makes all the difference in the world. If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange?...
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Sports Blogs
http://rd.sportsblogs.org/viewEntry.php?id=1364712&src=rss
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...on throwback Sundays. I've been told that's not happening this year, which is why they're wearing the orange jerseys. Pat Bowlen hates the orange. But, as you may recall, he refers to the Broncos' uniforms as "predominantly orange," which is bull. I'm attending...
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Denver Post
http://www.denverpost.com/ci_10375671?source=rss
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...Brown chose the same shade of orange used by the Browns as the Bengals primary colors. top Founded: 1960 Owner: Pat Bowlen Super Bowl Appearances: 6: XII (1978 Cowboys 27, Broncos 10), XXI (1987 Giants 39, Broncos 20), XXII (1988 Redskins 42, Broncos...
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InfoPlease
http://www.infoplease.com/sports/football/nfl-team-profiles.html
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...so it will fall on Johnson to produce a repeat of his monster 2005 and '06 seasons. Is this the year that Broncos owner Pat Bowlen finally pulls the plug on his longtime head coach? Denver fans are impatient with the Broncos' failure to reach the postseason...
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San Francisco Chronicle
http://feeds.sfgate.com/~r/sfgate/rss/feeds/sports/~3/382840927/article.cgi
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... This is your 25th year owning the Broncos. Do you still have the same drive, or have you learned to pace yourself? "(Laughs) Let's just say I'm 25 years older, so I pace myself a little better." How is it different all these years later? "Obviously, the l...
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Rocky Mountain News
http://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/03/conversation-pat-bowlen/?partner=RSS
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...on what’s going on with the Broncos.” In search of an answer, there’s no better place to start than at the top. When Pat Bowlen took over as majority owner of the Broncos in 1984, the franchise had appeared in one Super Bowl (a 27-10 loss to Dallas to conclude...
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Rocky Mountain News
http://rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/sep/03/clout-drought-broncos-super-bowl-years-decade-behi/?partner=RSS
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...of personnel executives around the league think this could be a breakout season for the Denver quarterback. Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen said recently that there's a new energy in the building. But a good quarterback needs a good defense, and the Broncos need...
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The Honolulu Advertiser
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080903/BREAKING02/80902085/-1/RSS01
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...A lot of personnel executives around the league think this could be a breakout season for the Denver quarterback. Broncos Owner Pat Bowlen said recently that theres a new energy in the building. But a good quarterback needs a good defense, and the Broncos...
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Santa Rosa Press Democrat
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20080902/sports/809020233
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