An era has ended in Denver. The firing of Head Coach Mike Shannahan took many by surprise, but some saw this one coming. Could it have been the lack of post-season play for the past three years? Possibly, but most think the last straw was giving up a three-game division lead with three games left that finally ended Shannan's blue and orange days. Say what you will about the man, but what he did for Denver was amazing. Other than Mr. Elway, his name is probably going to be the most mentioned name in Bronco history.