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Was Fired GM Really to Blame for Broncos' Drought?

 
The Denver Broncos went 7-9 this past season. They have one playoff victory since quarterback John Elway retired following the franchise's second straight Super Bowl triumph at the conclusion of the 1998 season. They've made a string of questionable personnel moves in recent years, including the highly ill-advised use of a third-round draft choice on troubled running back Maurice Clarett in 2005. You might say that the responsibility rests with Coach Mike Shanahan, who...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry. (link)

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