The Broncos opened the 2011–12 NFL Playoffs at home with a Wild Card matchup against the #5 seed Pittsburgh Steelers, the Broncos’ first playoff game since 2005. The only points of the first quarter came from the Steelers, with field goals of 45 and 38 yards by placekicker Shaun Suisham .
Who is the general manager of the Denver Broncos?
Brian Xanders remained as general manager, but Elway had the final word in all football matters. Joe Ellis, who served as the team’s chief operating officer for the past three years, was promoted to team president. January 13: The Broncos named former Carolina Panthers’ head coach John Fox as the team’s new head coach.
What was John Fox’s first season with the Broncos?
The 2011 Denver Broncos season was the franchise ‘s 42nd season in the National Football League and the 52nd overall. It also marked the first season under head coach John Fox, as well as the first with John Elway as the team’s Executive Vice President of Football Operations.
What happened to the Broncos’ coaching staff?
January 17: The following changes were made to the Broncos’ coaching staff: Clancy Barone was moved from offensive line coach to tight ends coach, replacing Bob Ligashesky. Dave Magazu was named the new offensive line coach. Tyke Tolbert was named the new wide receivers coach.
What happened to the Broncos during the 2011 NFL lockout?
The Broncos made the following roster moves prior to the decertification of the NFLPA on March 11 and subsequent 2011 NFL Lockout : On January 7, five days after the end of the 2010 season, the team signed fullback Mike McLaughlin, guards Shawn Murphy and Manny Ramirez and offensive tackle Herb Taylor to future contracts.
Did the Broncos win the AFC West in 2010?
The Broncos doubled their win total from 2010, finishing in a three-way tie with the Oakland Raiders and San Diego Chargers for the AFC West division title, with an 8–8 record. However, the Broncos won the AFC West based on tiebreakers, thus clinching their first playoff berth and division title since 2005 .
