Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan (L) is shown here shaking hands with San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner after losing their NFL football game against the Chargers in San Diego, California December 28, 2008. Broncos owner Pat Bowlen today relieved Mike Shanahan from his position as Executive Vice President of Football Operations/Head Coach of the National Football League team, effective immediately. Reuters Pictures 11 months ago

Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan (L) is shown here shaking hands with San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner after losing their NFL football game against the Chargers in San Diego, California December 28, 2008. Broncos owner Pat Bowlen today relieved Mike Shanahan from his position as Executive Vice President of Football Operations/Head Coach of the National Football League team, effective immediately.

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  1. PITTSBURGH - OCTOBER 24: Mike Shanahan #87 of the Pittsburgh Panthers fights for yardage after a pass reception as he is tackled by Kion Wilson #42 of the South Florida Bulls at Heinz Field on October 24, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh defeated South Florida 41-14.

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  1. PITTSBURGH - OCTOBER 24: Mike Shanahan #87 of the Pittsburgh Panthers fights for yardage after a pass reception as he is tackled by Kion Wilson #42 of the South Florida Bulls at Heinz Field on October 24, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh defeated South Florida 41-14.
  2. Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall speaks to an official from the sideline during the second half of the Broncos NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore, Maryland, November 1, 2009. The Ravens won the game, giving the Broncos their first loss of the season.
  3. Denver Broncos safety Brian Dawkins (L) breaks up a pass that was intended for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Kelley Washington (C) as Broncos safety Renaldo Hill (23) also defends during the first quarter of their NFL football game in Baltimore, Maryland, November 1, 2009.
  4. Denver Broncos linebacker Andra Davis points to the San Diego fans as walks off the field while the San Diego Chargers offensive line leaves the field during the fourth quarter quarter of the NFL football game Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 in San Diego. The Broncos won 34-23 over the Chargers.
  5. Denver Broncos tight end Tony Scheffler dances through the end zone after his 19-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter of the NFL football game Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 in San Diego. Scheffler had six receptions for 101 yards. The Broncos won 34-23 over the Chargers.
  6. Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Stokley (14) pulls in a five yard touchdown pass in front of San Diego Chargers' Antonio Cromartie to seal the Broncos 34-23 victory over the San Diego Chargers in the fourth quarter of the NFL football game Monday, Oct. 19, 2009 in San Diego.
  7. Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels salutes the crowd after the Broncos defeated the New England Patriots 20-17 in overtime in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009, in Denver.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers James Harrison, top, hits San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) from behind forcing a fumble late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The ball was recovered by Steelers' James Farrior, left, and the Steelers won 38-28.
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers' James Harrison brings down San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers, forcing a fumble late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The ball was recovered by Steelers' James Farrior. The Steelers won 38-28.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers' James Harrison hits San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) from behind, forcing a fumble in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The ball was recovered by Steelers' James Farrior. The Steelers won 38-28.
  11. San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (R) watches Pittsburgh Steelers James Farrior (51) recover his fumbled ball after being sacked by Pittsburgh's James Harrison (C) with help from LaMarr Woodley (56) in the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 4, 2009.
  12. San Diego Chargers defensive end Alfonso Boone sacks Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (L) during the second quarter of their NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 4, 2009.
  13. San Diego Chargers safety Clinton Hart (42) tackles Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rashard Mendenhall (34) during the second quarter of their NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 4, 2009.

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