For the second time in three weeks, we’re putting first-year Denver coach Josh McDaniels on the hot seat.
Who else can it be after McDaniels’ team lost its fourth straight game since starting 6-0? After Denver’s hot start, McDaniels was getting heavy consideration for coach of the year. Now, his team is in danger of becoming the first team since 1978 to start 6-0 and not make the playoffs.
After a crushing 32-3 defeat at home to San Diego on Sunday, McDaniels’ team is now in second place in the AFC West for the first time in his tenure. McDaniels made several questionable decisions Sunday, including inserting quarterback Kyle Orton in the second quarter instead of starting him. If Orton, who was dealing with an ankle injury, was healthy enough to play in the second quarter, why didn’t he start?
McDaniels has a short week to get his crew back in order. Denver hosts the Giants on Thursday night. At least McDaniels has a chance to get off the hot seat quickly.
Who else can it be after McDaniels’ team lost its fourth straight game since starting 6-0? After Denver’s hot start, McDaniels was getting heavy consideration for coach of the year. Now, his team is in danger of becoming the first team since 1978 to start 6-0 and not make the playoffs.
After a crushing 32-3 defeat at home to San Diego on Sunday, McDaniels’ team is now in second place in the AFC West for the first time in his tenure. McDaniels made several questionable decisions Sunday, including inserting quarterback Kyle Orton in the second quarter instead of starting him. If Orton, who was dealing with an ankle injury, was healthy enough to play in the second quarter, why didn’t he start?
McDaniels has a short week to get his crew back in order. Denver hosts the Giants on Thursday night. At least McDaniels has a chance to get off the hot seat quickly.
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