John Elway has no immediate plans to get into coaching.
In fact, after competing in the Colorado Golf Association 4-Ball tournament in Westminster on Tuesday, he called it something he can “always fall back on.”
In the meantime, the Hall-of-Fame quarterback is hoping to be seen a little more often around Dove Valley, helping out the Broncos any way he can while “on the outside looking in.”
“I’m hoping to get to know Tim (Tebow), and if he’s got questions I’d love to be able to help him out, as well as Kyle (Orton) and Brady (Quinn),” Elway told a group of reporters in a sit-down interview. “That’s kind of what I’ve missed is that connection, so I’m hoping to get more connected.”
After speaking to parents and students in the “Teaming up to Take Charge of Asthma” event at Montbello High School on Wednesday, Head Coach Josh McDaniels couldn’t help but smile when he heard Elway’s plans to get more involved.
“John Elway is going to be a part of this organization forever,” McDaniels said. “Anytime he wants to come around, he knows that he can. I have a relationship with John and I will continue to have a relationship with John. Any resource like that, you have to try to reach out and use it if you can.”
“What he’s been able to accomplish in his career I think is a great influence for some of our younger players and even our veteran players that have been in the league for a long time,” he continued. “Any guidance that he can give any of us or any of our players is well-received.”
Elway said he has had a chance to grab lunch with the Broncos head coach several times and after getting to know him, he has concluded that the two have plenty in common.
Both have fathers who were coaches and both have been to the top of the NFL — McDaniels has three Super Bowl trophies as an assistant coach, and Elway, as every Broncos fan remembers, won back-to-back Super Bowls as a quarterback before retiring at the conclusion of the 1998 season.
“I think he’s a fantastic young coach with that energy, and he knows the game,” Elway said. “He’s learned in the right situation being in New England — he knows how to do it.
“I’m excited for the Broncos and think that they have a lot of good things ahead of them.”
-Gray Caldwell, DenverBroncos.com
I am taking a wait and see attitude with this one. Don’t get me wrong, I love Elway the player, but as a QB mentor, I would be doing a jig if it was Steve DeBerg (mentor to 4 HOF QB’s including one John Elway, is a pretty impressive resume). I just saw how his son went from being the top rated QB in the state, and one of the top 15 in the nation, drop during his senior year under his dad’s tutelage. I remember when John said that Jake Plummer would become one of the top elite QB’s in the league after 3 years in Shannahan’s system. Success on the field doesn’t always translate to success as a coach, and I am always reminded of that old saying, “Those who can’t, coach.” My hope is that his mentoring goes only as far as how to prepare for game day, and not trying to be the QB’s coach.
wow..elway in the mcdanilels and tebow wagon is great..nice to hear coach handling himself with class. broncos definitely goin the right direction.
Great to hear Elway is willing to help and getting on with Coach McD. It be great to see him around Dove Valley.
FYI – For anyone interested, take time to read the Q&A with Demaryious “Bay-Bay” Thomas over at DP. The kid is going to be alright. He’s going to be ready mentally, physically and emotionally for the NFL. I knew there was another WR who had worn #88… (1997-98). Just couldn’t remember his name. Broncos went to the SB that year, so it couldn’t hurt for our new WR to wear #88. Thomas and Royal have the same agent.
Front Office – Let’s get Elvis back in the building !!
GO BRONCOS!!!!!
I like the idea of Elway helping are QB’s, but I feel sorry for T.Brandstater that he doesn’t get mentioned alot when it comes to the battle of the QB’s. It’s mostly just Orton, Tebow, and Quinn. Wonder if T.Brandstater will be let go.
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/den/1997_roster.htm
http://www.fortunecity.com/wembley/ewood/41/98roster.html
Doesn’t appear to be a #88, but we all should know #87 that E.Decker wears now.
footballMANIAC… don’t blame McD for he Doom situation. Remember that he’s only the headcoach, unlike in Shanny’s times, when he was all-decision-maker-almighty. This has more to do now with Mr. B and Xanders… to them: SIGN DOOM!
BRMReligion… I think Brandstater is getting the best part of the QB controversy keeping himself “in the shadows”. No recognition, but neither critic or bashing. It’s probable that this year he ends up in the practice squad, but I really think he is McD’s “Cassell” in Denver. It’s kind of weird, but I think McD is set with Brandstater and Tebow for the future 1-2 QBs (in 2 years). Orton is the guy for this year, and Quinn is his backup. Both of them are the present, and maybe if one of them breaks the expectations in an incredible way, then we have our franchise QB, but if not, the real stuff is already cooking in the oven!
SIGN DOOM!
Did anyone read the article on PFT about how Ray Lewis is shocked about all the attention Tim Tebow is getting? Then Mike Florio was hinting that it could make Tebow a “target” on the field.
love it! This draft seemed to finally connect all the dots. Everyone is pulling in the same direction. -Go Broncos!
I wouldn’t criticize Elway for his son Jack not playing well, the kid himself said he didn’t want to play football anymore so I won’t go saying that John won’t be able to give out advice. Remember he wants to mentor not coach the new qb’s just like Rod Smith was mentoring the young players on the team
There’s a fine line between “dislike and hate” sndvl…
You need to look within yourself and decide if you want to be with this team and this coach???? they are one and the same… it is you that wants to feed on “dislike/hate”……
How about you come on over to the bright and clear McBlue light and get some positive energy into your soul bronco brother…..??
ILMSDB!!!!
OC if you dont like my banter, ignore it.
Stop judging everybody who does not agree with you or your views.
I know the difference, and fine line, you so high and mightly refer to.
Agree to disagree my Bronco Buddy.
Ive always been a Bronco Fan, that shall never change.
But dont tell me who to root for- GO ORTON!
Cause you will disagree with that.
So go have a cold one, or two, until September comes we can all Bronc On…
GO BRONCOS 2K10!!!!!!!!!!
p.s- SIGN DOOM
sndvl all you do is cry. waaaaaaaaaa. i Bronc on 24-7-365. so i wont wait for september. and so do you since your always on here. no one is telling you who to root for just root for our team and coach. it is what it is. get over it. this will be the Denver Broncos for a while. we are better fans than to have your attitude. waaaaaaaa.
on another note love that Elway is around for advise for those who want to seek it. maybe sndvl need some of it. lol.
LETS GO DENVER. LETS GO BRONCOS.
All this Hate for each other,c’mon Broncos family,let’s all just get along neck…..We all love the Broncos,we have that much in common,that’s enough to keep us together,just trying to keep the peace.GO BRONCS 2010!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey it’s past midnight in the East,where all the mountain people at,it’s only 10:00 there,HOLLARRRRRRRRRRRRRRR.
whitebronco- Sorry, I meant McDaniels & co. Even if he isn’t the GM, though, he still has some say in the matter. I mean, look at what happened with Cutler and Marshall. McDaniels was the one who had an issue with them, not Xanders.
All kiddin aside,with Elway around it’s gotta excite every Bronco fan in the world.The Man Is Back In Town,I’ve watched this guy from 83′ to 99′ there is NO equal to this guy.He is THE best QB that this league has ever seen(no doubt)and to have him on the sidelines and in the locker room is a HUMUNGOUS TREAT to every Bronco fan.On that good note,we will definitely see improvement at the QB position,no matter who leads us into 2010.Orton,Quinn,Tebow,and Brandstater are all competetive QB’s, whoever McD decides to start,I’m sure will be the right descision,so much turmoil between the fans,hope it ain’t between the players too,or we all are doomed.Just one man’s opinion that don’t mean a Helluva lot.
BFE
bronccrushfan if you got a problem with Elway,you got a HUGE problem with all of Bronco Country,Elway is GOD around here,don’t diss him man,or you’ll be fighting with all of us.Elway can do everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
rbf1 I agree with your 4:35 post.
TRUE FAN HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
masturch33fm,it all ain’t good.now that I think about it,don’t come on here putting Bronco fans down,if you ain’t down with all that is going on,get the F off,simple!!!!!!!!!!!!
masturch33fm,it all ain’t good.now that I think about it,don’t come on here putting Bronco fans down,if you ain’t down with all that is going on here,get off!!!!!!!!!!!
LADIES LADIES!! LETS NO let out orange and blue fade to black and silver…We are civilized people with our own opinions…And the funny thing is, most people who are putting others down, are new names. Kinda funny right? Any way, lets not get at eachothers necks and calm down and look forward to this next year.
I was thinking, if we all know orton wont be here next year, why wait and not start quinn or tom brandy now? I mean sure if we do good this year or go 8-8 its all groovey, but meaningless and a stump in our progression in the non orton future. Am i not right? Im sick and tired of waiting and wasting time, and id feel more comfortable moving on with this franchise, and not letting it slug around any more! I hope Mcdaniels makes the qb switch in training camp, cuz i feel terrible for orton to be dragged around like this.
AND TO THE PLUMMER COMMENT! Plummer was a great qb…We just didnt have much of a line to protect him *ie the steelers loss* I mean come on, the man was the best thing weve had since the elway retirement..Its not hard to beat out Brian G though lol!
I feel content with Quinn taking the controlls for a while, and Tewbow and brandy fighting it out in 2 years or so. Brandstater has potential, and has a great opportunity to learn from elway, orton, and quinn.
BRONCO-BLAZE the time is now,let’s get it going NOW and not wait till later,Orton is not the answer,and every Bronco fan knows it deep in their hearts,it’s Quinn or Tebow in 2010!!!!!!!!!!!!
Its amazing how some people can be completely delusional on here……..
Wow
florio…you talkin about me or bb??????
Never mind I KNOW WHO you’re talkin bout.LOL
Don’t feel sorry for Orton,remember this is a man’s game,and it’s a man’s world,remember????
Idk man….
I just read through 20 posts of complete nonsense.
I think someone spiked the orange koolaid here.
Time to make a new batch.
Lol
wow… there is some anger going around this blog! im torn on the orton sit or start thing. i may just die if we have another mediocre season (like the last 4) and in all honesty while i really like orton the man… im not sure im on board with orton being the broncos qb! im really torn! what i do know is that ortons arm strength is VERY suspect! now i know that he didnt get to take shots down the field often but when he did they were really high, arcing, floaters that took days to get to the wide open reciever. and of course by the time they did get there the WR was no longer wide open! rough!! i dont think tebow has a shot AT ALL of starting this year but i think quinn may!! and while i know he doesnt have a cannon for an arm, his arm strength has to be superior to ortons! right??? but it is what it is, may the best man win! cant wait for OTA’s and then camp!
Go Broncos
“THE BATTLE IS WON IN THE TRENCHES”
PS… sign DOOM already!!
The shame is that the generation of players currently in the NFL with very few exceptions are forgetful non appreciative mo fos. I think the thought of Elway having a role in the organization proves what kind of players we are bringing in. Ones who can appreciate lessons taught by formers players. Ones who are not the previous I discussed. I have seen and dealt with these issues extensively in my current coaching duties. I absolutely loved how Oliver Stone exemplified this in Any Given Sunday.
Too many players today are blinded by the “get mine first” approach and can’t see the forest through the trees. (forest, team first as a collective unit moving towards the ultimate goal of success. trees, are the individual accomplishments for the sake of individual benefit.) When the greats of the game are analyzed it is clear, that without the forest the trees wither away and die. I believe it is this lesson that makes or breaks an organization.
BFE92: Read your post on the award ceremonies for your kids !!
Congratulations!!!
Hey guys, just a little reminder to yall who didn’t realize…
But Jordan led the Bobcats to their first playoffs this year!!! That’s pretty big considering how the Bobcats usually do. If we just win the division this year I will be totally psyched! But like always, lets go after that SB!!
What are you refering to florio’s _mom (20 dilusional posts).
Never mind rbf1…..don’t wanna step on any toes.
lol
I love what the Bronco`s are doing today, the vision that Pat Bowlen, Coach McDaniel`s, and Xanders have for the BRONCO`S and thier future. It`s team first and football players who know how to win, and also men with good sound charactor. That`s what the BRONCO`S are building on. That`s exciting for me.
Sign Doom!!!
rbf1..Thanks!!!!!!!!
Hey guys, well got some bad news, Ronald Fields has been charged with some kind of gun charge. Didn’t get to read it all, but I saw the breaking news along the bottom of the tv screen. That’s not good at all for our defense!!!
Fire McD
SIGN DOOM!
Happy Mothers Day!!! lol
Sndvl you crack me up. Everyone else in bronco country is content with mcd. Generally everyone has liked our FA and draft. So what is there to hate?
If bronco is our “religion” then mcd is our” God”. Kinda hard for you to follow a religion when you don’t like the God.
And guess what? If this tebow thing works out and he becomes a star, mcd will be here for the next decade, so that could for you. Lol
I’ll just end this with popular growing……just sayin.
Wow, Fields busted on gun charges. That sucks. SIGN DOOM!!!
NFL.COM Readers Poll asks: Which Team has the most intriguing quarterback competition?
Broncos ahead @ 64% (Orton, Quinn, Tebow).
That’s why we need young depth on the Dline,Fields didn’t impress me anyway,we shoulda drafted Big Dan Williams.IMO
Tebow at #22
Williams at #25
Thomas woulda still been there at #45
Just my opinion,but it is what it is,I just hope we don’t have many injuries on the new Dline or we’ll be in a world of hurt.
rbf1 we need a QB controversy,it will make all 4 QB’s step it up,I think any one of them have a shot,if anything it will make them try harder,nobody wants to ride the bench.
BFE92: Totally agree. I like what Coach McD is doing with having all 4 QB’s compete. The cream of the crop will soon rise. It’s clear Orton is the short term answer and could be gone by next year. (Klis and Paige at DP are already calling for McD to trade him this year.) Orton will start and Quinn will be immediate backup. Brandstater most likely to PS. That leaves Tebow as our #3 for this year. I like Orton for his experience, and smarts. Quinns athleticism, Brandstaters arm, plus smarts. Of course Tebow is the new kid on the block and our future franchise QB. It will be interesting to see what unfolds.
EveryOne In the league thinks we are Dreaming but I think all are good days are ahead of us again
I’m just wondering if Tebow gets ANY playing time this year(wildhorses)or will McD sit him out till next year.I for one think Quinn has a legetimate shot of beating out Orton for the starting spot,whoever plays the best,and looks the best in preseason,should get the nod.If Quinn,Brandstater,and Tebow aren’t ready the only logical thing to do is start Orton,but if he starts playing mediocre,I think McD won’t hesitate to pull him and play Quinn,or maybe Tebow.But as far as not playing a Rookie QB,look at what Sanchez and Ryan did as Rookies,and tell me a Rookie can’t be productive,heck the Jets almost went to the SuperBowl,it remains to be seen what McD will do.
BFE
I bet he does play, especially as you mention in the “wild horses” set. McD could start his him this year. Good point about Sanchez and Ryan. Hard to predict what exactly will play out….so many scenarios.
Look….Elway came in as a rookie, and the numbers weren’t great 7 td’s 14 int’s 1,663 yard’s and a rating of 54.9. But we all know how he turned out. I believe that if you pick a guy in the first round you have to start him, especially a QB, throw Tebow to the wolves make him learn as Elway did only great things will come out of it! We got the steal of the 2010 draft and I know it!