Broncos Defensive Coach Eligible for Head Coach Interviews This Week
The Denver Broncos are facing potential changes in their coaching staff as the offseason approaches. Their defensive coordinator, Vance Joseph, is eligible to interview for head coach positions starting this week. The NFL playoffs have granted the Broncos a bye for the wild-card round, opening a window for other teams to assess their coaching talent.
Coaching Opportunities for Vance Joseph
The Broncos secured the No. 1 seed in the playoffs, which allows teams with head coach vacancies to reach out for interviews. Notably, Joseph is regarded as a strong candidate for head coaching positions this hiring cycle. As of now, three teams—
- New York Giants
- Tennessee Titans
- Atlanta Falcons
—have made their coaching vacancies public. This number may rise as the week progresses.
Impact of Joseph’s Possible Departure
If Vance Joseph is hired as a head coach, the Broncos will benefit from compensatory draft picks as part of the NFL’s Rooney Rule. This rule encourages the hiring of minority coaches by rewarding teams that develop diverse staff. Specifically, the Broncos would receive two third-round picks.
Other Coaching Candidates
Along with Joseph, another candidate to consider is Davis Webb. He currently holds the position of offensive pass game coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Broncos. Losing Webb, alongside Joseph, would create a challenge for the organization.
Potential In-House Replacements
Should Vance Joseph leave, Jim Leonhard, the current defensive pass game coordinator and assistant head coach, could be a frontrunner for the position. However, the Broncos may struggle to find a qualified candidate internally if Webb also departs.
The coaching landscape for the Broncos is evolving rapidly. As they navigate this period, their decisions will have significant implications for the team’s future. Fans and analysts alike will be monitoring the developments closely.
