1999 Denver Broncos season

1999 Denver Broncos season
Head Coach	Mike Shanahan
Home Field	Mile High Stadium
Results
Record	6–10
Place	5th AFC West
Playoff Finish	did not qualify
Timeline
Previous season	Next season
1998	2000

The 1999 Denver Broncos season was the team's 40th year in professional football and its 30th with the National Football League. After winning their second consecutive Super Bowl with a win over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami, the team suffered the retirement of Super Bowl XXXIII MVP quarterback John Elway during the off-season. Elway had spent his entire career with the Denver Broncos, and much of the focus in the weeks leading up to the season centered on the void left by Elway's departure. Head Coach Mike Shanahan announced that third-round 1998 draft pick Brian Griese, son of Miami Dolphins Quarterback Bob Griese, would take the reins of the offense, passing over veteran and credible back-up QB Bubby Brister.

Although no one expected a serious defense of their title, the Broncos would stumble out the gate this season, losing the first four regular season games. Many of the games would be decided in the final two minutes of play, but the Broncos found themselves on the losing end at 6–10. It was their first losing season since 1994, the worst season since 1990 and the worst record of the five-team AFC West. It was speculated by the media that this season was the worst-ever season for a team defending their Super Bowl title, although there is no known statistic kept for such a dubious honor.

Personnel

Staff

1999 Denver Broncos staff
Front Office President/Chief Executive Officer – Pat Bowlen Vice President of Football Operations – Mike Shanahan General Manager – Neal Dahlen Head Coaches Head Coach – Mike Shanahan Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line – Alex Gibbs Offensive Coaches Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks – Gary Kubiak Running Backs – Bobby Turner Wide Receivers – Mike Heimerdinger Tight Ends – Brian Pariani Assistant Offensive Line/Assistant Strength and Conditioning – Barney Chavous Offensive Assistant – Pat McPherson			Defensive Coaches Defensive Coordinator – Greg Robinson Defensive Line – George Dyer Pass Rush Specialist – John Teerlinck Linebackers – Frank Bush Defensive Backs – Ed Donatell Defensive Assistant – Rick Smith Defensive Assistant – Terry Tumey Special Teams Coaches Special Teams – Rick Dennison Strength and Conditioning Strength and Conditioning – Rich Tuten Assistant Strength and Conditioning – Ricky Porter Assistant Strength and Conditioning – Greg Saporta

Schedule

Week	Date	Opponent	Result	Attendance
1	September 13, 1999	Miami Dolphins	L 38–21	75,623
2	September 19, 1999	at Kansas City Chiefs	L 26–10	78,683
3	September 26, 1999	at Tampa Bay Buccaneers	L 13–10	65,297
4	October 3, 1999	New York Jets	L 21–13	74,181
5	October 10, 1999	at Oakland Raiders	W 16–13	55,704
6	October 17, 1999	Green Bay Packers	W 31–10	73,352
7	October 24, 1999	at New England Patriots	L 24–23	60,011
8	October 31, 1999	Minnesota Vikings	L 23–20	75,021
9	November 7, 1999	at San Diego Chargers	W 33–17	61,204
10	November 14, 1999	at Seattle Seahawks	L 20–17	66,314
11	November 22, 1999	Oakland Raiders	W 27–21	70,012
12	Bye
13	December 5, 1999	Kansas City Chiefs	L 16–10	73,855
14	December 13, 1999	at Jacksonville Jaguars	L 27–24	71,357
15	December 19, 1999	Seattle Seahawks	W 36–30	65,987
16	December 25, 1999	at Detroit Lions	W 17–7	73,158
17	January 2, 2000	San Diego Chargers	L 12–6	69,278

Standings

AFC West
	W	L	T	PCT	PF	PA	STK
Seattle Seahawks	9	7	0	.563	338	298	L-1
Kansas City Chiefs	9	7	0	.563	390	322	L-2
San Diego Chargers	8	8	0	.500	269	316	W-2
Oakland Raiders	8	8	0	.500	390	329	W-1
Denver Broncos	6	10	0	.375	314	318	L-1

References

• Broncos on Pro Football Reference
• Broncos Schedule on jt-sw.com