Sport: Broncos Reportedly Take Major Step In Coaching Search

By thespun
january 24, 2022

Broncos' Vic Fangio points out QB gap to explain why team lags in AFC West

Following the Broncos' 28-24 loss to the Chiefs on Saturday, Fangio responded to questions about the team's season and his future in Denver.Broncos coach Vic Fangio was asked in his postgame press conference why there is so wide a gap between his team and the rest of the division. His response was focused on one area.

The Denver Broncos look to be close to ending their search for a new head coach.

Per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the Broncos, who interviewed 10 candidates, have narrowed their search down to two finalists, one of which is believed to be Dan Quinn.

The Denver Broncos have narrowed their head coaching search to two finalists, per source. Team interviewed 10 candidates and many are being informed tonight. Many around the league believe Dan Quinn will be one of the finalists.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) January 23, 2022

Benjamin Allbright then reported that Nathaniel Hackett and Jonathan Gannon are also strong candidates for the position.

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Jonathan Gannon is only in his first season as a defensive coordinator, but his work with the Eagles has landed him on the Broncos’ list of head coaching candidates. Gannon confirmed that the Broncos have requested an interview with him for the vacancy created by Vic Fangio’s firing over the weekend. He also said, via [more]Gannon confirmed that the Broncos have requested an interview with him for the vacancy created by Vic Fangio’s firing over the weekend. He also said, via Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer, that his “sole focus is on Tampa Bay” this week.

Sorry I left Hackett out of the tweet

If you're a Broncos fan I would keep your eye on the names Dan Quinn Nathaniel Hackett and Jonathan Gannon.

— Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) January 23, 2022

Quinn has been the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator this season after being the head coach of the Falcons from 2015-2020. In six seasons at the helm, he finished with a 43-42 record, while also being 3-2 in the playoffs.

He got to the Super Bowl in 2017 and was a part of the Falcons 28-3 collapse when the game looked to be all but over.

The Broncos are looking to get back on track after Vic Fangio failed at getting them to the playoffs during his tenure. He coached in Denver for three seasons (2019-21) and finished with a 19-30 overall record.

Hackett has been the offensive coordinator for the Packers, while Gannon has been the defensive coordinator for the Eagles.

There’s no official date for an announcement, but with how the process seems to be in the final stages, it could come this week.

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