While the Denver Broncos won’t be looking for a new head coach this offseason (thank you Sean Payton), several coaches on their current staff will be candidates for other positions this recruiting cycle.
The biggest name we’ll be tracking is defensive coordinator Vance Joseph. He returned to the Broncos three seasons ago and, after a rough start early on, has turned this Broncos defense into one of the best in the NFL over the past two seasons. His defense will lead the NFL in sacks for the second straight year, and Joseph is expected to be a top head coaching candidate this offseason.
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Another name to keep an eye on is Davis Webb, the Broncos’ current offensive passing game coordinator/quarterbacks coach. He was an important part of the development of quarterback Bo Nix and is regarded as one of the most promising coaches in the NFL. He’s a dark horse head coaching candidate and a strong candidate to be the offensive coordinator elsewhere next season.
While assistant head coach and defensive passing game coordinator Jim Leonhard is considered the top internal candidate to replace Vance Joseph, he could also be on the radar of other teams if he lands a head coaching job elsewhere. If Joseph doesn’t get one of the available head coaching jobs, I imagine the team will look to interview Leonhard to be their defensive coordinator.
While all three are notable names, Sean Payton’s staff saw several assistant coach and position coach promotions elsewhere last season. With the Broncos’ success and track record, I expect the same scenario to play out again this offseason.
We’ll be tracking all Broncos coaching news and rumors throughout the offseason and keeping you updated on all the latest Broncos coaching happenings.
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Broncos coaching news and rumors
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Broncos DC Vance Joseph named potential coaching candidate for vacant New York Giants head coaching position – source
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According to Diana Russini of The Athletic, Broncos quarterbacks coach Davis Webb and secondary coach Jim Leonhard are “generating real momentum” as potential candidates for bigger roles elsewhere next season. source
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Broncos DC Vance Joseph is expected to be one of the coaches interviewing for the Titans’ open head coaching position, according to Albert Brill of Sports Illustrated. source
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According to ESPN’s Rich Cimini, Broncos defensive passing game coordinator and assistant head coach Jim Leonhard is a name to watch with the Washington, D.C. Jets – source
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NFL Insider Jordan Schultz Names DC Vance Joseph and QB/Passing Game Coach Davis Webber as Expected/Potential Head Coaching Candidates – source
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New York Giants study Broncos DC Vance Joseph – source
Interview/Request
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Tennessee Titans request interview with Denver Broncos DC Vance Joseph – source
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Vance Joseph will interview virtually for Titans job Wednesday — source
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Broncos DC Vance Joseph is expected to interview this week for open head coaching positions with the New York Giants, Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Raiders and Arizona Cardinals, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. source
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Vance Joseph will interview for the Atlanta Falcons’ open head coaching position, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic. source
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The Las Vegas Raiders have requested an interview with Broncos passing game coordinator/quarterbacks coach Davis Webb for their open head coaching position – source
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Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph to interview for Baltimore Ravens’ vacant head coaching position – source
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Denver Broncos passing game coordinator/quarterbacks coach Davis Webb will interview for Baltimore Ravens’ open head coaching position – source
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The New York Giants have requested permission to interview Denver Broncos special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi for their vacant head coaching position – source
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The Dallas Cowboys have requested permission to discuss their vacant defensive coordinator position with Denver Broncos assistant head coach/pass passing coordinator Jim Leonhard – source