Shanahan v. Belichick/Parcells

[dave mcbride]

1995 - 37-3, Broncos over Patriots

 

1996 - 34-8, Broncos over Patriots (Belichick ran the defense that year; the Broncos had 422 total yards and 198 rushing yards)

 

1997 - no game against the Jets

 

1998 - 23-10, Broncos over Jets in the AFC championship game

 

1999 - 21-13, Jets over Broncos

 

2000 - 28-19, Pats over Broncos

30-23, Broncos over Jets (Parcells was GM)

 

2001 - 31-20, Broncos over Pats

 

2002 - 24-16, Broncos over Pats

 

2003 - 30-26, Pats over Broncos (this was the game that the Pats took the safety late; Denver blew a late lead)

 

2004 - no game

 

2005 - 28-20, Broncos over Patriots (reg. season)

24-21, Broncos over Cowboys

27-13, Broncos over Patriots

 

2006 - 17-7, Broncos over Patriots

 

2007 - no game

 

2008 - 41-7, Pats over Broncos (a blowout loss for Shanahan)

26-17, Dolphins over Broncos

 

Shanahan's overall record v. Belichick/Parcells: 8-5 regular season; 2-0 in the playoffs; 10-5 overall

[billnutinphoenix]

I guess we'd have to say Shanahan would be a good bet against Bellicheck...

[dave mcbride]

I guess we'd have to say Shanahan would be a good bet against Bellicheck...

The Bills aren't competitive in their division because of the opposition. Getting a guy who has historically coached very well (both with and without Elway) against two of their three division opponents is a first step.