My Apology To Josh McDaniels

As I write this blog I am preparing to watch the Broncos play on MNF, and regardless of the result, this apology letter is still deserved.

Dear Mr. McDaniels,
There comes a time when every man must admit his mistakes and come forward with a contrite, sincere apology. From the beginning of your reign as the Broncos coach I doubted you. I doubted your selection because of your offensive background, when we were awful on defense. Then came the Jay Cutler-Matt Cassel fiasco, and I believed you were out to sabotage the team and just trying to rebuild your offense from New England. I thought you lied, manipulated, and swindled your way to one of the best coaching gigs in the league, and were going to turn a proud franchise into a laughing stock. When you brought in Kyle Orton I wondered if he had the ability to carry a team, and after practices and preseason games where he struggled, I knew he was a bum. The only decent signing you had was Mike Nolan, and even he I questioned after his unsuccessful stint in San Francisco. Now I realize that you must be a far better football person than I am. You convinced one of the best owners that you were the right man, and you are. You were unwilling to waiver on your decision to try to trade Cutler because you knew no one player was above the team, and that if a player can't fit the system, then it's time for him to go. You saw that Brian Dawkins was not over the hill, but still playing at the peak of his game. You watched every play Kyle Orton made, and became convinced he was a true winner, and so far, he's been nothing short of phenomenal. You sent a clear message to Brandon Marshall that play on the field will determine contract matters, not complaining or holding out. You have turned a team with an attitude problem and little heart into a fiery, disciplined, and complete team. It has been a very long time since I have enjoyed watching a team play as much as your Broncos this season. So please know that I now have full confidence in your to lead our team to the Super Bowl and back to the top where they belong.

Sincerely,
Tim Hutchinson