SB Nation Denver - Report: John Fox Will Keep Mike McCoy As Broncos' Offensive Coordinatorhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48907/denver-fave.png2011-01-15T15:13:33-07:00http://denver.sbnation.com/rss/stream/16417532011-01-15T15:13:33-07:002011-01-15T15:13:33-07:00Report: John Fox Will Keep Mike McCoy As Broncos' Offensive Coordinator
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<p>According to a report by ESPN's Adam Schefter, Mike McCoy will remain the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a>' offensive coordinator, a position he held the last two seasons.</p>
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<p class="bbpTweet">Not sure if this beats John Elway on Twitter, but the Broncos retained their OC Mike McCoy, who also could have gone to Clev or KC.<span class="timestamp"><a title="Sat Jan 15 20:02:35 +0000 2011" href="http://twitter.com/#!/AdamSchefter/status/26368669902700544">less than a minute ago</a> via <a href="http://www.ubertwitter.com/bb/download.php" rel="nofollow">ÜberTwitter</a></span><span class="metadata"><span class="author"><a href="http://twitter.com/AdamSchefter"><img src="http://a2.twimg.com/profile_images/407984660/schefter4_normal.JPG"></a><b><a href="http://twitter.com/AdamSchefter">Adam Schefter</a></b><br>AdamSchefter</span></span></p>
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<p>McCoy worked with John Fox from 2002-2008 while part of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.catscratchreader.com/">Carolina Panthers</a> organization. He served a variety of roles, spending most of his seasons there as the quarterbacks coach. He served that role with the Broncos in 2009 before Josh McDaniels brought in his brother, Ben, in 2010.</p>
<p>McCoy worked well with rookie quarterback <span>Tim Tebow</span> over the last three games of the season, and given Tebow's progression over those games, keeping McCoy in the OC role should be beneficial.</p>
<p>The <a target="_blank" href="http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_17101816">Denver Post's Jeff Legwold reports</a> that former interim coach Eric Studesville is likely to be retained as the team's running backs coach, the position he held prior to taking over for Josh McDaniels. Jim Mora Jr. is a candidate for defensive coordinator.</p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2011/1/15/1937474/john-fox-denver-broncos-mike-mccoy-offensive-coordinatorRuss Oates2011-01-14T13:54:01-07:002011-01-14T13:54:01-07:00Denver Broncos Press Conference: John Fox Introduced As New Head Coach
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> held a conference at noon MT on Friday, Jan. 14 to announce John Fox as the team's new head coach. Owner Pat Bowlen, executive vice president of football operations John Elway and Fox, all dressed with orange ties, each took their turns at the podium, though Fox spent the most time there.</p>
<p>John Elway began the presser by announcing John Fox as the 14th head coach in Broncos history. He thanked all the others candidates (Rick Dennison, Perry Fewell, Dirk Koetter and Eric Studesville), but noted that Fox was the coach who seemed the best fit. He said that nothing negative came back from coaches, players or other front offices on Fox, which greatly helped his chances.</p>
<p>Elway then gave way to Bowlen, who kept his remarks even shorter than Elway's. Bowlen said, "I think he [Fox] can come in here and turn this organization around." Bowlen then gave way to Fox.</p>
<p>Fox quickly announced that he was "proud to stand here in front of" Broncos Country and ready to rebuild the team. He was excited to bring back the fans and the winning ways to the Broncos' organization.</p>
<p>The first question Fox discussed was <span>Champ Bailey</span>'s status. He said it was too early to discuss that, given the precarious nature of the league's labor situation. Fox said that he had yet to make any final determinations on whom his coaching staff will include. Also, he has yet to determine if the Broncos will use either a 4-3 or 3-4 defensive scheme. He stressed that it is more important to find balance on defense more than anything else. The offense is a head of the defense at this time, but balance will be able to help that out in the long-term.</p>
<p>While he did not give any notion that he has settled on <span>Tim Tebow</span> as the team's quarterback, Fox did praise the young quarterback, saying, "He'll do whatever it takes" to succeed in the NFL and that "[...] he's not afraid to be great." He also likes the groups of wide receiver and offensive lineman the Broncos have.</p>
<p>To close things out, Fox reiterated what John Elway has previously said, "As long as it's not going to affect the competitive aspects, I'm going to be as open & honest as possible."</p>
<p>The John Fox Era has begun.</p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2011/1/14/1935364/denver-broncos-press-conference-john-fox-defense-tim-tebowRuss Oates2011-01-14T08:36:12-07:002011-01-14T08:36:12-07:00Details Emerge On John Fox's Contract
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<p>With a press conference coming Friday at noon to announce John Fox as the newest <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> head coach, contract details have emerged this morning. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_17092167">Mike Klis of the Denver Post reports</a> that Fox's deal runs for four years and will pay him between $3 million and $3.5 million each season. This is in addition to the millions that the team still owes former coaches Mike Shanahan and <a target="_blank" href="http://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2010/12/6/1859940/mcdaniels-out-as-denver-broncos-head-coach">Josh McDaniels</a>. The Broncos recently reach a settlement with McDaniels, though details have not been released.</p>
<p>According to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.forbes.com/2011/01/04/patriots-redskins-seahawks-business-sports-nfl-highest-paid-coaches_slide_2.html">Forbes.com</a>, Fox's compensation wouldn't even put him in the top 10 of coach contracts. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.patspulpit.com/">New England Patriots</a>' Bill Belichick is the highest-compensated coach at $7.5 million. Mike Shanahan, now the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/washington-redskins">Washington Redskins</a>' head coach, received $7 million a year.</p>
<p>Given the uncertain state of a new collective bargaining agreement between the Players Association and the owners, who knows when we'll see John Fox on the Denver Broncos' sideline?</p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2011/1/14/1934800/john-fox-contract-details-denver-broncosRuss Oates2011-01-13T14:13:49-07:002011-01-13T14:13:49-07:00Denver Broncos Name John Fox New Head Coach
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<p>John Elway has <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/johnelway/status/25654728511721472">made his first major decision</a> as a <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> executive, hiring former <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.catscratchreader.com/">Carolina Panthers</a> head coach John Fox to become the newest head coach in Denver.</p>
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<p class="bbpTweet">I am excited to announce that John Fox has agreed to terms to become the 14th head coach in Denver Broncos history.<span class="timestamp"><a title="Thu Jan 13 20:45:38 +0000 2011" href="http://twitter.com/johnelway/status/25654728511721472">less than a minute ago</a> via web</span><span class="metadata"><span class="author"><a href="http://twitter.com/johnelway"><img src="http://a2.twimg.com/profile_images/1207986387/elway_twitter_avatar3_normal.jpg"></a><b><a href="http://twitter.com/johnelway">John Elway</a></b><br>johnelway</span></span></p>
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<p>Fox was the coach of the Carolina Panthers from 2002 through 2010, and was recently fired after a 2-14 season. He was the head coach of the Panthers during their only championship appearance, a 32-29 loss to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.patspulpit.com/">New England Patriots</a> in Super Bowl XXXVIII. He also led the Panthers to the 2005 NFC Championship game, where they lost to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/">Seattle Seahawks</a>.</p>
<p>Coach Fox brings decades of coaching experience with expertise on the defensive side of the ball, long a weakness of the Denver Broncos. He is also known for his quick rebuilding jobs, with the Carolina Panthers quickly turning around their fortunes twice in the nine years he was head coach.</p>
<p>The job ahead would be difficult for any head coach, but armed with the #2 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft and past experience, Coach Fox has a good place to begin rebuilding the Denver Broncos through his own methods.</p>
<p>No contract details have emerged yet, but the Denver Broncos will be paying three head coaches simultaneously; Mike Shanahan and Josh McDaniels are still owed money after their terminations.</p>
<p>John Fox will officially be announced as the new Denver Broncos head coach at a team press conference scheduled for Friday, January 14 at 12:00 p.m. MST.</p>
<p>Read community reaction at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.milehighreport.com/2011/1/13/1933374/john-fox-is-head-coach-of-the-denver-broncos">Mile High Report.</a></p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2011/1/13/1933420/denver-broncos-name-john-fox-new-head-coachMuzia2011-01-12T13:57:26-07:002011-01-12T13:57:26-07:00Denver Broncos Coaching Search: Candidate Perry Fewell Receives Consideration In SN 2010 NFL Awards
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<p>The <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2011-01/sn-2010-nfl-awards/story/sn-2010-nfl-awards-coach-mike-smith-coordinator-mike-mularkey">Sporting News announced its end-of-the-season NFL awards</a> today, and Perry Fewell, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">New York Giants</a> defensive coordinator and candidate for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> head coaching position, finished fourth in the voting for coordinator of the year. Fewell's Giants were seventh in total yards allowed (4,972), having the ninth-best passing defense (209.5 yards/game) and eighth-best rushing defense (101.3). His defense had 46 sacks in 2010, while the Broncos' struggled to reach 20 (the team finished with 23).</p>
<p>But the coordinator who won the award? The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/atlanta-falcons">Atlanta Falcons</a>' Mike Mularkey, who canceled his interview with the Broncos last week to concentrate on his team's upcoming playoff game. The Falcons had only the 16th overall total offense in the league (5,458), Mularkey is known to get the most out of his players.</p>
<p>As of now, it appears unlikely that Mularkey will receive an interview with the Broncos. Former <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.catscratchreader.com/">Panthers</a> coach John Fox is currently interviewing with the team and could be considered the front-runner for the position.</p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2011/1/12/1931310/denver-broncos-coaching-search-perry-fewell-mike-mularkey-nfl-awardsRuss Oates2011-01-11T15:39:18-07:002011-01-11T15:39:18-07:00Denver Broncos Coaching Search: Gregg Williams Withdraws His Name From Consideration
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<p>New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams has removed his name from consideration for the Denver Broncos short list of coaching candidates. Williams will no longer interview with the Broncos. </p>
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<p class="bbpTweet">Just learned that DC Gregg Williams will not interview with the Denver Broncos. He plans to withdraw his name as a coaching candidate today.<span class="timestamp"><a href="http://twitter.com/#!/jeffduncantp/status/24874222228611073" title="Tue Jan 11 17:04:11 +0000 2011">less than a minute ago</a> via <a rel="nofollow" href="http://tinyurl.com/tweetcaster">TweetCaster</a></span><span class="metadata"><span class="author"><a href="http://twitter.com/jeffduncantp"><img src="http://a3.twimg.com/profile_images/206370909/jeff_duncan_normal.jpg"></a><strong><a href="http://twitter.com/jeffduncantp">Jeff Duncan</a></strong><br>jeffduncantp</span></span></p>
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<p><br>The Broncos are meeting with Texans offensive coordinator Rick Dennison and Jaguar offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter today. </p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2011/1/11/1929186/denver-broncos-coaching-search-gregg-williams-withdraws-his-name-fromJon Woods2011-01-10T11:33:58-07:002011-01-10T11:33:58-07:00Denver Broncos Searching Coach: Weather Postpones John Fox Interview; Dennison, Koetter Scheduled For Tuesday; Gregg Williams A Candidate
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<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> vice president of football Operations John Elway <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/#!/johnelway/status/24530262348005376">announced on Monday</a> that weather conditions in North Carolina have postponed an interview with former <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.catscratchreader.com/">Carolina Panthers</a> head coach, John Fox.</p>
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<p class="bbpTweet">Due to the weather in North Carolina, our interview with John Fox has been rescheduled for Wednesday.<span class="timestamp"><a title="Mon Jan 10 18:17:24 +0000 2011" href="http://twitter.com/#!/johnelway/status/24530262348005376">less than a minute ago</a> via web</span><span class="metadata"><span class="author"><a href="http://twitter.com/johnelway"><img src="http://a2.twimg.com/profile_images/1207986387/elway_twitter_avatar3_normal.jpg"></a><b><a href="http://twitter.com/johnelway">John Elway</a></b><br>johnelway</span></span></p>
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<p>Right now, it is snowing heavily in Charlotte, NC, as well as across most of the Southern states. However, the Broncos still have <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/#!/johnelway/status/24530568679002112">interviews scheduled on Tuesday</a> with <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a> offensive coordinator Rick Dennison and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jacksonville Jaguars</a> offensive coordinator.</p>
<p>ESPN's <a target="_blank" href="http://twitter.com/#!/AdamSchefter/status/24530367025258496">Adam Schefter reports</a> that the Broncos have requested permission from the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/">New Orleans Saints</a> to interview defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. The Saints lost to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.fieldgulls.com/">Seattle Seahawks</a> on Saturday, allowing the Broncos to finally talk with Williams.</p>
<p>Eric Studesville, who served as Broncos interim coach for the final four games of the season, interviewed on Sunday, as did New York defensive coordinator Perry Fewell. Fewell and Studesville worked together in 2009 as members of the Buffalo Bill's coaching staff, which Fewell eventually took over as interim coach.</p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2011/1/10/1925107/denver-broncos-searching-coach-john-fox-rick-dennison-dirk-koetter-gregg-williamsRuss Oates2011-01-08T12:04:10-07:002011-01-08T12:04:10-07:00Denver Broncos Coaching Search: Broncos Interested In Carolina's John Fox, Will Interview Jaguars' Dirk Koetter And Texans' Rick Dennison
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.milehighreport.com/">Denver Broncos</a> are seeking permission from the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.catscratchreader.com/">Carolina Panthers</a> to speak with their head coach, John Fox, the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_17040372">Denver Post reports</a>. Fox will not have his contract renewed by the Panthers, but he is still under contract with the team for a few more weeks.</p>
<p>Fox has coached the Panthers since 2002 and led the team to Super Bowl XXXVIII (though they lost to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.patspulpit.com/">New England Patriots</a>, 32-29). He has a 73-71 record in nine seasons. He has a defensive background, serving as the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">New York Giants</a>' defensive coordinator (1997-2001) before coaching the Panthers.</p>
<p>The Broncos have received permission to speak with and have scheduled an interview with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigcatcountry.com/">Jacksonville Jaguars</a>' offensive coordinator, Dirk Koetter. Koetter has been the team's offensive coordinator since 2007 and has had offenses in the middle of the pack. Before joining the Jaguars, he had been the head coach at Boise State (1998-2000) and then at Arizona State (2001-2006), having winning records with both teams.</p>
<p>Rick Dennison will also receive an interview with the Broncos, who included him in their previous head coaching search before settling on Josh McDaniels in 2009. For Houston, Dennison became Gary Kubiak's offensive coordinator in 2009 after spending 2006-2008 at the same position with the Broncos. Dennison's NFL playing career (1982-1990) was spent with the Broncos.</p>
<p>Both Koetter and Dennison will interview with the team on Monday, Jan. 10. Perry Fewell and Eric Studesville will have their interviews on Sunday, Jan. 9.</p>
https://denver.sbnation.com/denver-broncos/2011/1/8/1923193/denver-broncos-coaching-search-panthers-john-fox-dirk-koetter-rick-dennisonRuss Oates