I know the guy has been struggling to bring the team that he helped win 2 super bowls back up to par but was firing him really necessary?

I've been a Denver Broncos fan for years and still remember our good ole days well. I know it hasn't been the same since Elway left. And our team has changed greatly. No Eddie Guns,(that's my own nickname for him) No Terrell Davis (short lived, but an excellent run), No Sharpe, but still... it's like Shanahan has been an institution. I mean he's synonomous w/ the Broncos! It won't seem the same w/o him!

I'm sad for him. What a bummer. I hear they are even throwing Elway's name out to replace him. That would be strange I think. I've never pictured him as a "coach."