Josh McDaniels fired as Broncos coach – Denver Post

Posted Dec 06, 2010

The Broncos have fired coach Josh McDaniels, the team confirmed today. McDaniels was fired in part because the Broncos had fallen to a 3-9 record, but also because of the integrity hits the franchise received following its video tape scandal.

Broncos video coordinator Steve Scarnecchia was caught video taping the San Francisco 49ers walkthrough practice on Oct. 30 in London. McDaniels was aware of the incident, but never reported it to the team. He was fined $50,000 and the team was fined an additional $50,000.

The team will announce an interim coach soon.

Read more: Josh McDaniels fired as Broncos coach after video scandal, losing season – The Denver Post

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Denver Broncos Head Coach Josh McDaniels answers questions at Dove Valley about An NFL investigation of a videotaping of the San Francisco 49ers’ practice in London. Kathryn Scott Osler, The Denver Post.

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Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels paces the sidelines during the final minutes of their loss t the Kansas City Chiefs 10-6 December 5, 2010 at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri. John Leyba, The Denver Post

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Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels and Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley hug at mid field after the game December 5, 2010 at Arrowhead in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs defeated the Broncos 10-6. John Leyba, The Denver Post

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Fans hold a sign to fire Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels during the second half of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010, in Denver. Many are wondering why McDaniels was allowed to hire a friend who had already run afoul of the NFL’s rules back in New England and why he didn no do anything about it when Steve Scarnecchia brought him an illicit six-minute snippet of the practice. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

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Denver Bronco’s head coach Josh McDaniels talks about his first season with the team. RJ Sangosti/ The Denver Post

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Denver Bronco’s head coach Josh McDaniels talks about his first season with the team. RJ Sangosti/ The Denver Post

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Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels during the third quarter of play against the Oakland Raiders Sunday December 20, 2009 at Invesco Field at Mile High. JOHN LEYBA/THE DENVER POST

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Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton talks with head coach Josh McDaniels during the third quarter of play against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday December 6, 2009 at Aarowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO. JOHN LEYBA/THE DENVER POST

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Jabar Gaffney and head coach Josh McDaniels leave the field at half-time while playing the Kansas City Chiefs during the first quarter of play Sunday January 3, 2010 at Invesco Field at Mile High. JOE AMON/THE DENVER POST

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Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels sends in a play with quarterback Kyle Orton in the 4th quarter against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, September 20, 2009 at Invesco Field at Mile HIgh in Denver. John Leyba, The Denver Post

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Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels shakes hands with Cleveland Browns head coach Eric Mangini after their game Sunday, September 20, 2009 at Invesco Field at Mile HIgh in Denver. John Leyba, The Denver Post

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(HC)Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels, right, is celebrating the winning of the game against Cleveland Browns with DL Kenny Peterson at Invesco Field on Sunday. Denver Broncos won 27-6. Hyoung Chang/ The Denver Post

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DENVER – SEPTEMBER 20: Head coach Josh McDaniels of the Denver Broncos oversees warm ups prior to facing the Cleveland Browns during NFL action at Invesco Field at Mile High on September 20, 2009 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels before tuesdays practice. Joe Amon / The Denver Post

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Denver Broncos Head Coach Josh McDaniels looks over his team during practice Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at Dove Valley. John Leyba, The Denver Post

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Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels during the third quarter of play at Invesco Field at Mile High during pre-season play Thursday Sept 3, 2009 JOHN LEYBA/THE DENVER POST

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Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels shouts at players after a mishandled snap in the third quarter of play at Invesco Field at Mile High during pre-season play Thursday Sept 3, 2009 JOHN LEYBA/THE DENVER POST

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Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels and third string quarterback Tom Brandstater, right, before playing the Arizona Cardinals at Invesco Field at Mile High during pre-season play Thursday Sept 3, 2009. JOE AMON/THE DENVER POST

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Lloyd, left, celebrates a Bronco score in the first quarter of play with head coach Josh McDaniels at Invesco Field at Mile High during pre-season play Thursday Sept 3, 2009 JOE AMON/THE DENVER POST

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Denver Broncos Head Coach Josh McDaniels yells out to the offense late in the 4th quarter in their loss to the Chicago Bears 27-17 Sunday, August 30, 2009 at Invesco Field at Mile HIgh in Denver. John Leyba, The Denver Post

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Denver Broncos Head Coach Josh McDaniels watches the clock tick down in their loss to the Chicago Bears 27-17 Sunday, August 30, 2009 at Invesco Field at Mile HIgh in Denver. John Leyba, The Denver Post

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Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels at Invesco Field at Mile High during the Broncos pre-season game against the Chicago Bears Sunday August 30, 2009 JOHN LEYBA/THE DENVER POST

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Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels during practice at Dove Valley. Joe Amon / The Denver Post

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Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels during practice at Dove Valley. Joe Amon / The Denver Post

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Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels watches the running the backs and receivers during practice at Dove Valley. Joe Amon / The Denver Post

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Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels points out what he wants while running the backs and receivers during practice at Dove Valley. Joe Amon / The Denver Post

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Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels ltalks with offensive guard Chris Kuper during warm ups before practice at Dove Valley. Joe Amon / The Denver Post

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Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels talks with defensive linemen Chris Baker during running drills at Dove Valley. Joe Amon / The Denver Post

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Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels talks about the Brandon Marshall suspension at the morning media meeting at Dove Valley. Joe Amon / The Denver Post

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Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels talks about the Brandon Marshall suspension at the morning media meeting at Dove Valley. Joe Amon / The Denver Post

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Josh McDaniels, the new head coach for the Denver Broncos, seems to be fitting right in as the Denver’s newest head coach. In his office, overlooking the practice field at Dove Valley, McDaniels watches game tapes and catches up on paper work. Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post

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Josh McDaniels, the new head coach for the Denver Broncos, seems to be fitting right in as the Denver’s newest head coach. In his office, overlooking the practice field at Dove Valley, McDaniels watches game tapes and catches up on paper work. Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post

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New Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels discusses his background in his parents home in Massillon, Ohio on Monday, June 29, 2009. Photo by David Ahntholz

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SAN FRANCISCO – AUGUST 14: Head coach Josh McDaniels of the Denver Broncos (C) talks to quarterback Kyle Orton #8 during the preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers on August 14, 2009 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

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Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen talks with Coach Josh McDaniels after the team broke camp Thursday, August 20, 2009 at Dove Valley. John Leyba, The Denver Post

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Denver Broncos Coach Josh McDaniels talks with QB Kyle Orton (8) during camp Thursday, August 20, 2009 at Dove Valley. John Leyba, The Denver Post

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Denver Broncos Coach Josh McDaniels talks with QB Kyle Orton (8) during camp Thursday, August 20, 2009 at Dove Valley. John Leyba, The Denver Post

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Josh McDaniels walks through practice. Denver Broncos during Camp at Invesco Fiel at Mile High Monday, August 3, 2009 at Dove Valley. John Leyba, The Denver Post

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Denver Broncos RB Peyton Hillis (22) listens to instructions from Coach Josh McDaniels during camp Thursday, August 20, 2009 at Dove Valley. John Leyba, The Denver Post

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Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels, right, fades back to cover running back Peyton Hills as he runs a pass pattern during drills at the team’s NFL football training camp at Broncos’ headquarters on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels, left, throws a pass during drills as quarterback Kyle Orton looks on at the team’s NFL football training camp on Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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SAN FRANCISCO – AUGUST 14: Head coach Josh McDaniels of the Denver Broncos looks on against the San Francisco 49ers during the preseason game on August 14, 2009 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

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