Stanford’s Shaw may hear from Elway
Coachspeak. Will any head coaches be available at the No. 5 spot in the NFL draft for the Broncos to take? Jeff, Henderson, Nev.
Kiz: When doing his draft research, maybe John Elway should call Stanford coach David Shaw and ask his opinion on which college quarterback would be best for the Broncos. For starters, Shaw has seen Sam Darnold and Josh Rosen at work. But the real theory at work here: Two birds; one stone. Having a QB that Shaw likes might tempt him to jump to the NFL in 2019.
Adios, assistants. Vance Joseph, the “leader of men,” scapegoated six assistant coaches on his Denver staff to save himself. Bret, Denver
Kiz: Football might be the national pastime, but America’s favorite sport is the blame game.
Fear factor. It’s great to hear that the Broncos’ players really like Joseph and wanted him to stay. How many players like Alabama coach Nick Saban? They probably respect Saban, but don’t necessarily like him. Athletes need a little fear over like. Like doesn’t win championships. Tim, Pueblo
Kiz: Ah, yes. Fear as a coaching tool. I remember the 1960s. We here at Kickin’ It Headquarters would like nothing better than to see Crabby Nick lose by 20 points to Georgia in the national championship game Monday night.
Re-mark-able analysis. You’re the GOAT, Kiz. Finally there’s someone in the Denver media who isn’t afraid of telling it like it is with the Broncos. Josey, Denver
Kiz: A free press isn’t free. So humble thanks to The Denver Post for allowing me to offer my honest opinion as a columnist for the past 25 years.
Now hiring versatility. Kiz, it’s obvious you should be the Broncos’ president, general manager, head coach, defensive coordinator, offensive coordinator and the key player at all positions. You’re the expert at all of these things and better than all who fulfill these positions. Robert, Broncos fan since 1960
Kiz: Well, most folks don’t know this, but in Polish, my last name roughly translates to “multitasking wizard.” So I will gladly take on all those jobs for the Broncos, under two conditions: 1) I get paid one penny more than the $100 million the Raiders are giving Jon Gruden, and 2) I am allowed to jump out of a plane, parachute into the stadium and deliver the game ball to the 50-yard line prior to kickoff.
Wright stuff. Colorado freshman Mckinley Wright is the best firstyear point guard in the country. He ran the Colorado offense and fueled the comeback against Arizona State before he started scoring to lead the Buffs to victory. Mike, high on CU hoops
Kiz: Have you seen Trae Young of Oklahoma? He’s the best freshman point guard in the country. Overhyped Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield can only wish he could be as tall or as athletically gifted as Young. Wright, however, is the real deal and will play in the NBA. Let’s hope Wright stays in Boulder another year or two.
Tough to please. And today’s parting shot is a heartfelt wish for a happy new year:
Best of luck in 2018, Kiz. No more bonehead columns, please. James, certain to be disappointed