The Denver Broncos have fired coach Josh McDaniels, whose nearly two-year stint was marred by the Spygate II videotape scandal, a series of personnel blunders and the franchise’s worst skid in four decades. Running backs coach Eric Studesville will serve as interim coach for the final month, succeeding McDaniels, 34, whose hiring by team owner Pat Bowlen in January 2009 is now viewed as a monumental mistake. In a statement, team owner Pat Bowlen said: “My decision to relieve Josh McDaniels as head coach was not taken lightly. I will always be appreciative of his passion, enthusiasm and hard work, and I thank him for his efforts.” Read more: http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AnRNjfvXOS0gS5a_E683piQ5nYcB?slug=ap-broncos-mcdanielsfired
