ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- After a decade of being the Denver Broncos' chief football decision-maker, John Elway and the team have decided it is time for a fresh set of eyes to make the calls on the Broncos' roster.
As the Broncos' playoff drought has grown to five seasons after this year's 5-11 finish, Elway said Monday that he will remain in place as team president, but the Broncos will hire a general manager "to make all football decisions, working in partnership with [coach] Vic [Fangio].''
The new GM will control the draft, free agency and the roster, according to Elway.