Question is... will Bowlen (or his brother) ever cut ties with Horseface?
Actually- Pat Bowlen is in the intermediate stages of Alzheimer’s so...
There’s a battle brewing amongst his kids as to who will assume control.
A couple of his daughters are in the forefront.
In other words - the GM is running the ship until an heir apparent is named.
This is why Elway is able to run loose with all of his decisions.