Gene Upshaw was a punishing blocker who intimidated opponents on the field. Off it, his power was greater.
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When Michael Pittman arrived in Denver, he told the coaches he’d do whatever was asked of him. Little did he know they’d take him at his word.
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Roger Goodell and Gene Upshaw didn’t always agree. But in a sitdown with Alex Marvez, the commish expressed his admiration.
While the architects were designing the bowling alley and racquetball court at his sprawling 35,000-square foot home that started to take shape over the winter, Mike Shanahan went to work remodeling the Denver Broncos.
Shanahan has lasted a quarter century in the NFL by constantly making changes to keep the game from passing him by, and this offseason was filled with more revisions than usual.
The Denver Broncos underwent an extreme makeover this winter.
After posting their first losing season since 1999 and missing out on the playoffs for a second straight season, coach Mike Shanahan retooled the roster, juggled his coaching staff and shook up the front office.
Sent packing were general manager Ted Sundquist, defensive coordinator Jim Bates, recalcitrant receiver Javon Walker and troubled tailback Travis Henry, among others.
When Michael Pittman arrived in Denver, he told the coaches he’d do whatever was asked of him.
Little did he know they’d take him at his word.
After spending the last decade as an NFL tailback, Pittman has been moved to fullback for the Broncos.
He’s not thrilled with the move, but he knows this: he’d rather be a lead blocker than a sideline spectator or even a former player.
So, he’s biting his lip and looking for someone to hit.
“You can’t be a one-dimensional player.