Author: George Stoia
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Could Sean Payton bring Vic Fangio back to Broncos on new staff?
Sean Payton is the next head coach of the Broncos, The Denver Gazette confirmed Tuesday. The former Saints coach of 15 seasons comes to Denver with high expectations, taking over a franchise that hasn’t reached the playoffs in seven seasons. But before Payton attempts to lead the Broncos back to their former glory, he must…
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Broncos to hire Sean Payton as next head coach
After a 37-day search, the Broncos got their guy. The 19th coach in franchise history will be former Saints coach and Super Bowl champion Sean Payton, The Gazette confirmed Tuesday. The Broncos will send the Saints their 2023 first-round pick and 2024 second-round pick in exchange for the Saints’ 2024 third-round pick and Payton, who…
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Broncos don’t request to interview new head coach candidates
DENVER — Despite possibly not landing their top candidates, the Broncos didn’t request any new interviews on Monday as they continue their search for a head coach. Denver’s search for its next coach has been a long one, starting with eight candidates. Many expected the Broncos to add to that list this week, with two of…
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Mike Kafka, Jonathan Gannon, Brian Callahan become potential targets for Broncos
There could be a few candidates added to the Broncos’ coaching search. Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon and Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan are all rumored to be new candidates for Denver’s opening. This comes after the Broncos seemingly missed on a few of their top targets. The original eight…
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Broncos coaching search has no end in sight, as top candidates weigh other options
There is no end in sight for the Broncos coaching search. Sunday will mark 34 days since Denver fired Nathaniel Hackett on Dec. 26. And there have been an abundance of twists and turns during that time, which has left many questions and few answers about who will be the Broncos’ next coach. Led by…
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Former Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett hired by Jets
Nathaniel Hackett has found a new home. The former Broncos coach has been hired by the Jets as their offensive coordinator, according to NFL Network. Hackett was previously the coach of the Broncos before he was fired Dec. 26, going 4-11 in only 15 games. Hackett was hired by the Broncos Jan. 27, 2022, but…
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Broncos coaching search: DeMeco Ryans emerging as potential top candidate; Evero interviews with Texans, Colts
DENVER — There might be a new front-runner for the Broncos’ head coach vacancy. While Denver has yet to schedule any second interviews with their eight candidates, there appears to be a belief around the league that the Broncos are waiting on 49ers’ defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans. Coaching in the NFC championship game, Ryans can’t interview…
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Broncos preparing for second round of interviews as Sean Payton interviews elsewhere
Few know the Broncos’ next move in their search for a coach. Led by owner and CEO Greg Penner, the Broncos have completed eight interviews for their vacancy and are set to have a second round of interviews this week and possibly next week. Unlike last year when the Broncos announced their finalists, the new…
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How much is Sean Payton worth? Broncos will have to pay to land potential top candidate
There appears to be a leader in the clubhouse to be the Broncos’ next coach. Following the first round of interviews, which included eight different candidates, former Saints head coach Sean Payton is the odds-on favorite to land Denver’s coaching vacancy. Payton, who spent 15 seasons with the Saints, interviewed with the Broncos on Tuesday…
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Former Broncos coaches Nathaniel Hackett, Vic Fangio searching for new homes
ENGLEWOOD — While the Broncos search for their next coach, their two previous coaches have interviewed for openings across the league. Nathaniel Hackett, who was fired Dec. 26 after going 4-11 this season as Denver’s coach, interviewed Wednesday with the New York Jets to be their next offensive coordinator. And Vic Fangio, who was fired after…