Mr. WEO Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 From Rick Reilly: The Denver Broncos' Pat Bowlen used to be one of the cleverest owners in sports. But now he's being undercut by an insidious opponent -- himself. Bowlen, 65, admitted recently that he has "short-term memory loss." There are whole parts of the Broncos' Super Bowl seasons he says he can't recall. Bowlen still insists Jay Cutler never called him back during McJay Gate this winter, which left him "no choice" but to trade a dead-lock Pro Bowl 26-year-old quarterback for Kyle Orton and draft choices. But I've now got it from three different sources -- who choose to remain unidentified -- that Cutler did call Bowlen back. "Jay called him twice," said one source. "It's unbelievable it came to this." Is it possible Bowlen forgot? People close to the team are starting to wonder how much the memory loss is affecting Bowlen's decision making. Disgrunted wide receiver Brandon Marshall says Bowlen promised him in June that he'd trade him. Yet Marshall remains untraded and unhappy. They're also noticing that more and more of the final decisions have come down to Chief Operating Officer Joe Ellis, a cousin of George W. Bush, who is not a football guy and definitely not a Cutler fan. If you recall, Ellis alone made the trip out to Boston to have a second conversation with the Broncos' highly suspect new 33-year-old head coach, Josh McDaniels. And how's this for weird: Bowlen admitted in May that he still hadn't spoken to the coach he fired, Mike Shanahan. Those two used to be the best of friends. Not even a phone call? Is Bowlen sure? These and other curious goings-on have left the team with slim hopes and two Salvation Army QBs -- Kyle Orton and Chris Simms. Letting Cutler go will cost the franchise for years to come. This season, the general Las Vegas over/under on Broncos wins is seven. They'll be lucky to get six. Making a lot of Denver fans will wish they could forget, too. Scary stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Terrifying, and that's no joke. In fact, I'm not sure how I feel about your thread title... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted September 2, 2009 Author Share Posted September 2, 2009 Terrifying, and that's no joke. In fact, I'm not sure how I feel about your thread title... Oh come now Lori. This topic is germane. My inference is clear. Worse has been implied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 There is comfort in senility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Could be the beginning stages of Alzheimers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLflutie7 Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 From Rick Reilly: Scary stuff. Being a Bronco fan since 1979 this makes sense, because he's been very un-Bowlen like. In the past, Pat has always made the right calls. Now I don't know what he's thinking. I'm wondering if there are some money issues with Bowlen also. Things are really strange. He knows the QB is important. Or at least he used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthICE Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Being a Bronco fan since 1979 this makes sense, because he's been very un-Bowlen like. In the past, Pat has always made the right calls. Now I don't know what he's thinking. I'm wondering if there are some money issues with Bowlen also. Things are really strange. He knows the QB is important. Or at least he used to. I am in agreement with you. I have also followed the Bronco's some since High School and the way he has been acting is NOT like him at all. I honestly pray Bowlen isnt' starting to suffer from alzhiemers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWings Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Terrifying, and that's no joke. In fact, I'm not sure how I feel about your thread title... I'm not sure you can emphasize that enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 From Rick Reilly: Scary stuff. If this stuff is true it explains a lot .... but wow. BTW I disagree with your title because if this stuff is true it is not something to joke about. Senilty is heartbreaking for the family and other people around the individual it impacts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Trooth Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 That bastard. He promised me a front office job and hasn't called me, nor will he take my calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted September 3, 2009 Author Share Posted September 3, 2009 If this stuff is true it explains a lot .... but wow. BTW I disagree with your title because if this stuff is true it is not something to joke about. Senilty is heartbreaking for the family and other people around the individual it impacts. You're right. My inference was incorrect. Ralph is not senile--he's just a guy out to make a buck--witness another year with 10's of millions in profit he has chosen not to roll back into his on-field product. He's quite shrewd--he plays the fool and the "po me" character to perfection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThereIsNoDog Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Too bad Bowlen remembered that he wanted to fire Shanahan. McDaniels is a mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoner7 Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 "What do you mean Jim Kelly retired 12 years ago? Well who the hell has been playing QB for all these years?" - Ralph Wilson Jr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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