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The Broncos definitely have areas of need and are more than just a coach or a few players away from being a true SB contending team, but with that being said ... they're not that far away.
We saw teams like ATL and MIA turn it around in less than a year with much less talent - I don't think that's a stretch. But, just b/c those 2 teams were able to do what they did in 2008 shouldn't make anyone think that it will easily happen in Denver.
The AFCW is weak and aside from SD... there's a lot of work to be done still in OAK and KC. So, from a competitive division standpoint, taking the HC job in Denver is truly one of the better (if not the best) openings right now.
The core on offense is young and very talented - that is appealing.
The owner is very dedicated and willing to spend $ - that is appealing.
The city, franchise history, the stadium, the fans - those are all appealing.
There really aren't any big negatives that come to mind, other than the obvious holes that need to be filled... but, that's going to be the case with any open HC gig.
I think if you look at the open positions right now in DEN, STL, OAK, SEA, NYJ, CLE, DET... who am I missing ... of all those openings, while several of them have stable pieces to the puzzle in place, I think Denver is the most attractive - by far.
So, we'll see how it goes. I think this is good for Denver. Shanahan did amazing things, I'll always hold him in the highest regard, but all good things come to an end.
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