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Hackett was hired after three previous stints as an offensive coordinator in the NFL and while he's liked by players, he was not ready to be a head coach in the ...

Additionally, Jerry Jeudy will be coming off the best year of his career, Courtland Sutton will be entering his sixth season, KJ Hamler will return from a hamstring injury, and Albert Okwuegbunam will be looking to build on his promising finish to the 2022 campaign. The season overall was a dismal year for the Broncos, but the defense certainly wasn’t to blame. McManus will likely remain with the team in 2023, but it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Broncos hold a kicker competition at training camp this summer. After losing Javonte Williams to a season-ending knee injury and parting ways with Melvin Gordon, the Broncos had their backfield led by veteran journeyman Latavius Murray in 2022. [second-highest total in the NFL](https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/injured-reserve/). [set to join Murray in free agency](https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/gallery/denver-broncos-players-set-to-become-free-agents-in-2023/). Denver’s offensive line went on to have a dismal season, and it’s possible that left tackle Garett Bolles and guard Quinn Meinerz might be the team’s only regular starters to keep their roles in 2023. Wilson will have to show a lot of improvement under a new coach in 2023 if he wants to keep the job beyond next season. Penner did not hesitate to fire Hackett on performance-based merit, and he might decide to do the same with Paton if the GM does not quickly get the team back on track in 2023. Hackett was hired after three previous stints as an offensive coordinator in the NFL and while he’s liked by players, he was not ready to be a head coach in the NFL. Denver placed a total of 28 players on injured reserve last season, the Wilson had the worst season of his career, throwing a career-low 16 touchdown passes against 11 interceptions, tied for the second-most in his career.

The Denver Broncos fired Nathaniel Hackett on December 26, which gave the team the option for a slight head start on the coaching search.

If the Broncos want a coach who makes it to the Super Bowl, the team would have to wait to hire him officially, but in such a scenario, they'd know it's the guy with an agreement made in principle well before the Super Bowl. [Michigan](https://www.si.com/college/college-football/team/michigan-wolverines) HC Jim Harbaugh, former [New Orleans Saints](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/new-orleans-saints) HC Sean Payton, [San Francisco 49ers](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/san-francisco-49ers) DC DeMeco Ryans, [Los Angeles Rams](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/los-angeles-rams) DC Raheem Morris, and Broncos DC Ejiro Evero are among the candidates Denver has requested to interview. The timeline can't be strictly narrowed down without knowing the candidates the Broncos want to interview. [Dallas Cowboys](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/dallas-cowboys) defensive coordinator Dan Quinn ( [who is also a candidate this year](https://www.si.com/nfl/broncos/news/broncos-interview-cowboys-dan-quinn-head-coach)). The Broncos have done what every team looking at hiring a new head coach has done — they started putting together their list of candidates to interview. However, the Broncos weren't able to take full advantage of that because the NFL doesn't allow head-coaching interviews in the season's final two weeks.

Broncos defeat the Chargers 31-28 to close out the 2022 NFL season. Twitter reacts.

The Denver Broncos finish their season at 5-12. Now the offseason fun begins. [January 8, 2023] Let’s take a dive in to conclude the 2022 season. Denver running back Latavius Murray added 103 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries. Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson completed 13-of-24 passes for 283 and three touchdowns, which ties his season high.

DENVER — When the Broncos return to the field in September, they'll have a new head coach and should regain a number of critical players who missed a large ...

"I think that what I'm excited about is what I came here to do, [which] is to win championships. I know that with the diligence [we have] that we're going to put into it together, what I'm going to give to this every single day, and then the excitement of it all here and with new changes and everything else, we're going to continue to grow together." "This is coming up on Year 12, and I believe in consistency, being consistent in your habits and work ethic, in what you do," Wilson said. There's nothing in my body that questions if he's going to be able to come back and be All-Pro and a Pro Bowl caliber quarterback next year for us." "He's doing everything he possibly can, and I have no hesitation to think that Russell won't come back and have a Pro Bowl or All-Pro season next year. He demands guys' best just by the way he carries himself, the way he prepares, the way that he shows up and goes to work every single day.

As the Broncos organization turns to the offseason, a new coaching staff can use the game tape to accelerate the process of putting a winning product on the ...

As he leads the search for a new head coach, he is better positioned to sell the dream. It's essential to recognize the contribution of the offensive line in creating massive holes for these backs to push through. Offensive coordinator Justin Outten deserves a heap of credit for using motion to get Jeudy in space and baiting the defense to think the elusive wide receiver would only run underneath routes. He fought through a drought of incomplete passes and led the Broncos' offense to multiple scoring drives. Highly criticized second-year GM George Paton had to dive into the depths of finding players on opposing teams' practice. In a hard-fought battle where [Los Angeles Chargers](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/los-angeles-chargers) head coach Brandon Staley kept his starters significantly longer than expected, the game was more of a struggle than anticipated.

Quinn interviewed with several other teams as well, but wound up returning for a second season running the defense in Dallas. The Cowboys have qualified for the ...

They’ve [also spoken](https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/01/08/sean-payton-confirms-that-he-has-spoken-with-broncos/) with former Saints head coach Sean Payton, but have to wait to formally interview him. He went 3-2 in the playoffs and took the team to Super Bowl LI. Quinn interviewed with several other teams as well, but wound up returning for a second season running the defense in Dallas.

But despite securing the top Wild Card seed in the AFC, Chargers coach Brandon Staley not only played his starters, they remained in the game for the better ...

So excited for the opportunity, just being in the playoffs and getting a shot." We did it to the best of our ability." [Mike Williams Suffers Back Injury as Chargers Play Starters For Majority of Week 18 Game vs. The Chargers will play the Jaguars on Saturday, Jan. He had slipped on the grass a few times during the game when rushing the passer, something many other players also experienced. "Hindsight is perfect for everybody on the outside, but these games are not easy to manage. It will be the second time these two teams face off this season with the last meeting ending in blowout fashion as Jacksonville came out on top with a convincing 38-10 win. And on the Chargers' fifth offensive series of the game with 2:43 left in the second quarter, wide receiver Mike Williams suffered a back injury that led to him being carted off to the locker room just before halftime. "You can't decide when you're having to play a football game, who isn't going to play and who is going to play, and how you're going to subtract this," Staley said. But is playing Herbert, the face-of-the-franchise quarterback who's already dealt with an extensive rib injury earlier this season, really a smart play when the game, in essence, holds no value? 5 playoff seed as a result of the Bengals beating the Ravens. "He's an incredible player and we'd love to have him out there.

Denver's search committee is led by co-owner/CEO Greg Penner and also includes minority owner Condoleezza Rice and general manager George Paton. Broncos Wire ...

[Google Podcasts](https://bit.ly/3o7jZOm) [Apple Podcasts](https://apple.co/3H3B7xd) The list of strong candidates to remain with the team (if not given a promotion elsewhere) includes Evero and wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni. The Broncos fired Hackett with two games remaining in the 2022 season. [interview]) “A coach that leads by example, at least vocally, and just a great coach all around.

Six Broncos offensive starters had their seasons completely or partially derailed by injury, and those six are all under contract for 2023, ...

“New season, new us, that’s how it’s going to be.” “This offseason I get to be capable of doing what I want to do, instead of battling so many injuries and aches and pains every week like I did last year,” Hamler said. “I’ve never had any problems with it before, so that’s going to be the emphasis this offseason.” “I know they’re going to do their part to get healthy and ready (for Week 1) and I’m going to do my part. “I just needed more time for my body to heal.” I’m right on track to where I need to be and get ready for next season…

The Denver Broncos reportedly have asked the 49ers for permission to interview Ryans for their open head coaching job.

He's still under contract for the next six seasons. The Broncos fired coach Nathaniel Hackett on Dec. Harbaugh hasn't coached in the NFL since splitting ways with San Francisco in 2014. San Francisco also ended the season as the league's second-best rushing defense (77.7 yards per game). He was promoted to defensive coordinator last season when the New York Jets hired Robert Salah as their head coach. [reportedly will be interviewed](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/nfl-rumors-jim-harbaugh-interview-broncos-interested-panthers-job?cid=Yahoo&partner=ya4nbcs&chrcontext=KXAS) for the position early this week.

NFL coaching changes are underway or imminent. The Broncos and Texans and possibly even the Rams could take a less from ... the Jaguars.

[season-ending defeat at home](https://theathletic.com/4070424/2023/01/08/lions-packers-nfl-playoffs-aaron-rodgers/) to Detroit with a playoff berth on the line [became another “AAA” affair in the aftermath](https://theathletic.com/4070920/2023/01/09/aaron-rodgers-packers-2023-plans/) — All About Aaron (Rodgers). Indy, [Tampa Bay](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/buccaneers/), the Rams, [Cardinals](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/ari-cardinals/), [Packers](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/packers/), Patriots, Titans and post-Teddy Bridgewater Broncos suffered the largest drops on offense. [were in a similar situation](https://theathletic.com/4070552/2023/01/09/giants-vikings-eagles-nfl-playoffs/) Sunday, having clinched the playoffs, with nothing to gain in terms of seeding. [Jalen Ramsey](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/jalen-ramsey-jjySiEAGwRYfSRoC/) is gone, [Taven Bryan](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/taven-bryan-GLDWBxBGegQcRbhj/) is gone, C.J. If you are the Browns, what excites you most [about charging into the offseason](https://theathletic.com/4068741/2023/01/08/browns-steelers-deshaun-watson-myles-garrett/) with Watson as the face of the franchise? They muffed a punt at a critical time against [Cincinnati](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/bengals/). [49ers](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/niners/) in 2011. He got to the postseason with Matt Hasselbeck in 2010, with [Geno Smith](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/geno-smith-hB8bdcsNCHE7y9Hj/) this season and with Wilson multiple times in between. This was a horrifically bad performance by Dallas, with [Dak Prescott](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/dak-prescott-1NrLfCowWevnKYEe/) completing 14 of 37 passes for a team that finished with 10 first downs and 182 yards. [Arden Key](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/arden-key-wPXNVsnJw8MfNdiV/) started three of the past four games and has 4.5 sacks. [Tennessee](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/titans/) in 2000, a game in which Anthony Wright completed 5 of 20 passes for 35 yards, produced less EPA (minus-43.8). Carroll is completing his 49th; he was out of coaching one year, in 2000, between head coaching jobs with the [New England Patriots](https://theathletic.com/nfl/team/patriots/) and USC.

Several Broncos explained that an incoming head coach would find a solid locker room and a team that's ready to work.

"We have a lot of grit, we have a lot of fighters on this team," Bolles said. I know '3' ain't going to allow it. "I just want a coach who wants to win," Hamler said. Combine that mindset with a talented defense, a crop of offensive players returning from injury and quarterback Russell Wilson, and the Broncos are confident in the direction in which they're headed. Several Broncos, though, also explained that an incoming head coach would find a solid locker room and a team that's ready to work. We just want a coach to win.

Four other teams — the Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans and Arizona Cardinals — also have head coach openings, and at least one of them ...

[Google Podcasts](https://bit.ly/3o7jZOm) [Apple Podcasts](https://apple.co/3H3B7xd) [NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport](https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1612553366734774298).

Ejiro Evero may indeed prove one-and-done with the Denver Broncos. Fresh off his first season as the team's defensive coordinator, Evero is garnering ...

[plans to interview](https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/1612564459318394882)), Eagles DC Jonathan Gannon, and Philadelphia offensive coordinator Shane Steichen. I could be up here for hours just talking about how amazing of a coach and a man he is. Please take a second, sign up for our free newsletter, and get breaking Broncos news delivered to your inbox daily!](https://sibforms.com/serve/MUIEACu35tDCvWTU8nrZq3tu-omjLixgehvQuqnYGbQ5JZ8iO1opdYklsdU2qJSc8MsKh-kFeniiedKufe5dsVn4SVS3PQ9kiWBxRrGpeqLnT2jnUHWsKpAnbwxykIv8W6xdyqeJAtpssR8Kq5TptID_USaXtVUx2WmFzTPI1xF92kwWDCs3wqBJpwb4E2CKvf4lLtMun7UipsWP) "Selfishly, I would love to be with him. “Selfishly, I would love to be with Coach ‘E’. A relatively unknown assistant prior to his hiring, Evero inherited — and bettered — what was mostly Vic Fangio's heralded bunch.

Quinn was a finalist for the Denver job a year ago. This time around, he'll interview against Sean Payton, Jim Harbaugh, and others.

Just hours later, Quinn announced that he would remain in Dallas for a second season. The two sides previously did this in early 2022 after Denver fired Vic Fangio. Denver went on to hire Nathaniel Hackett instead.

Russell Wilson is pledging a bounce-back season in 2023 after struggling through his worst year as a pro.

His 193 scrimmage yards Sunday was the most by a Broncos receiver since Emmanuel Sanders posted 205 against Pittsburgh in 2015. The next coach will be Denver’s fifth since Gary Kubiak stepped down a year after leading the Broncos to their third Super Bowl championship. Co-owner and CEO Greg Penner said he’s looking more for a CEO than an X’s-and-O’s head coach, saying leadership is the No. CB Patrick Surtain II earned a Pro Bowl nod and Justin Simmons picked off a career-high six passes. They lost a 27-24 heartbreaker at Kansas City and beat the playoff-bound Chargers 31-28 on Sunday. 3, 2016, igniting a run that led them to a Super Bowl triumph. You saw what it would look like if we ever got to that point.” The Broncos’ coaching search begins in-house with defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero this week. They figured they finally had the right coach in the fresh-faced, energetic and edgy Nathaniel Hackett. “What you saw out there,” Rosburg said, “was Russell Wilson. I am looking forward to it. I am looking forward to winning.

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Watching Russell Wilson pretend he's Drew Brees while running an offense designed for Aaron Rodgers gets you about 14-15 points per game.

He expects to be great. Because the only thing more fun than laughing mid-block is pointing to the scoreboard once you’re done. Don’t be afraid of pounding the rock into the line, time and again, until the dam breaks. “Yeah, you’re able to see vintage Russ, rolling out to his left, dropping a bomb to Jerry on a rope, because you established that (run game). Don’t be afraid of live tackling and blocking during training camp. A passer rating of 66.11 and a TD-to-pick ratio of 1.2-to-1. And welcome to challenge No. Look, Russ wants to be great. In three Broncos starts that featured 30 or more rush attempts, Wilson sported a passer rating of 87.55 and a TD-to-interception ratio of 4-to-1. But in this case, the stat also affirms the eye test. You run the ball more with a lead. I love when I can be out there laughing on a football field.

Russell Wilson is pledging a bounce-back season in 2023 after struggling through his worst year as a pro.

His 193 scrimmage yards Sunday was the most by a Broncos receiver since Emmanuel Sanders posted 205 against Pittsburgh in 2015. The next coach will be Denver’s fifth since Gary Kubiak stepped down a year after leading the Broncos to their third Super Bowl championship. Co-owner and CEO Greg Penner said he’s looking more for a CEO than an X’s-and-O’s head coach, saying leadership is the No. CB Patrick Surtain II earned a Pro Bowl nod and Justin Simmons picked off a career-high six passes. 3, 2016, igniting a run that led them to a Super Bowl triumph. The Broncos’ coaching search begins in-house with defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero this week. You saw what it would look like if we ever got to that point.” They figured they finally had the right coach in the fresh-faced, energetic and edgy Nathaniel Hackett. They lost a 27-24 heartbreaker at Kansas City and “What you saw out there,” Rosburg said, “was Russell Wilson. I am looking forward to it. I am looking forward to winning.

He waxed poetic about the “wizardry” of former New Orleans head coach Sean Payton, nodded to “a lot of winning” done by Michigan head man Jim Harbaugh, said ...

* Evero, 42, is the in-house candidate and he’s a popular name around the league. The coordinator oversees a fierce 49ers defense and has for the past two seasons. He is a former Texans standout, so he’ll be connected to the Houston job, too. * Ryans, 38, did a rare thing a year ago when he turned down a second interview with the Minnesota Vikings, deciding he wasn’t yet ready to be a head coach. He was in charge in Tampa Bay from 2009-11 and also served as the interim coach at the end of his tenure in Atlanta — after Quinn was fired there — which spanned from 2015-20. Harbaugh flirted with leaving for the NFL a year ago by interviewing for the Minnesota Vikings job, but ultimately didn’t get an offer and returned to the Wolverines, where he’s 25-2 over the past two years.

The Denver Broncos have requested permission from the Dallas Cowboys to interview Dan Quinn - again - for their head coaching vacancy, NFL Network and 9News ...

He was fired after an 0-5 start to the 2020 season. Quinn went 43-42 as head coach of the Atlanta Falcons from 2015-20, going 3-2 in the playoffs and taking the team to Super Bowl LI. The Denver Broncos have requested permission from the Dallas Cowboys to interview Dan Quinn - again - for their head coaching vacancy, NFL Network and 9News reported Monday.

Here's your one-stop-shop for following the Denver Broncos' head-coaching rumor mill.

Quinn served as Atlanta's head coach from 2015-20 and led the Falcons to a Super Bowl berth in his second year. Harbaugh served as San Francisco's head coach from 2011-14 and led the Niners to three NFC Championship game and a Super Bowl berth. If the Broncos were to pursue Payton seriously, they'd have to acquire his rights from New Orleans in a trade. Quinn was a finalist for the Broncos' head-coaching job a year ago, coming up short to a victorious Hackett. Ryans is a leader of men and a former stalwart middle linebacker that players love to follow. This allowed the Broncos to get a jumpstart on talking with and scheduling interviews with several top candidates in the 2023 head-coach hiring cycle. [Russell Wilson turned in a vintage performance](https://www.si.com/nfl/broncos/news/jerry-rosburg-comments-russell-wilson-defense) vs. He served as Tampa Bay's head coach as an early-'30s young man from 2009-11. The Broncos have already spoken with Payton but can't interview him in-person until January 17, per NFL rules. the [Los Angeles Chargers](https://www.si.com/nfl/broncos/news/broncos-beat-chargers-takeaways-future), one week removed from a valiant effort at Arrowhead Stadium. This article will serve as our Broncos head coach hiring tracker, so bookmark it and check back daily for updates. [Denver Broncos](https://www.si.com/nfl/team/denver-broncos) failed to come even close to meeting their Mile High expectations, the campaign came to a merciful end on Sunday.

The Denver Broncos and Russell Wilson saved their best performance of the season for last. Who else shined? Let's look.

A lot of that is the result of his time-to-throw, which is the eighth-longest in the NFL. That mistake was likely the biggest single misstep of the game. This was the best Wilson has looked in orange and blue, and Broncos Country should be excited for that fact. Not all of that is on the offensive line, of course. Over that first big chunk of the game, Russell Wilson had dropped back to pass eight times, and the Denver offense gained a measly three yards. That was largely made possible thanks to an insane throw-and-catch down the left sideline, which was Wilson’s best play of the season by a wide margin. He also set career-highs in receiving yards (154), touches (9), and carries (3) thanks to a couple of swing passes the Broncos ran for Jeudy. With this being the final game of the season, we won’t get to see if it can be sustained until eight months from now. Seeing those specialty plays drawn up specifically for Jeudy is a great sign for Broncos Country and the future of this offense. Meanwhile, Edmonds sliced through the Los Angeles defense for a 20-yard gain of his own and finished the day with 45 yards on nine carries. Latavius Murray had multiple 20-yard runs that pummeled Charger defenders and finished the day with 103 yards on just 15 carries. Five interceptions would be enough to tie his career-best season-long mark, and he did it in a month-and-a-half.

Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy just finished off a career year with a masterful performance against the Los Angeles Chargers.

For starters, Jerry Jeudy is now third in Denver Broncos history for most receiving yards in his first three seasons. The 2022-23 season for Jerry Jeudy was filled with flashes of greatness and hope for Broncos Country. Despite playing on a historically bad offense with Nathaniel Hackett leading the way, Jeudy still managed to have his best year with the Denver Broncos. Jeudy had a phenomenal game and led the way on offense. [Denver Broncos](https://predominantlyorange.com/) are victorious in their regular season finale as they defeat the Los Angeles Chargers, 31-28. One of the players that fans wanted to see perform well in the regular season finale was wide receiver, Jerry Jeudy.

Jim Harbaugh, Ejiro Evero, Dan Quinn and others will interview for Denver Broncos head coaching job, likely in the next two weeks.

He was a highly successful head coach for the San Francisco 49ers from 2011-14, even leading them to a Super Bowl in 2012, and previous head coaching experience seems like a crucial piece to the puzzle for the Broncos after failing with first-timer Hackett this year. [Denver did contact him and even began negotiations for his contract](https://milehighsports.com/reports-broncos-begin-discussions-for-sean-paytons-contract-will-interview-jim-harbaugh/)— they would have to trade at least a first-round pick to the Saints — but he would not be able to interview until at least Jan. Evero is in his first season as defensive coordinator for the Broncos and was the defensive backs coach with the Super Bowl champion LA Rams in 2021. He’s been in the league in various roles since 2007 and is a rising name in the coaching game. For many folks, Harbaugh is the top name on the list, although it’s still unknown if he will leave the NCAA and Michigan for a second stint in the NFL. Nathaniel Hackett was supposed to be the fun, young, offensive genius of a head coach.

He waxed poetic about the “wizardry” of former New Orleans head coach Sean Payton, nodded to “a lot of winning” done by Michigan head man Jim Harbaugh, said ...

* Evero, 42, is the in-house candidate and he’s a popular name around the league. The coordinator oversees a fierce 49ers defense and has for the past two seasons. He is a former Texans standout, so he’ll be connected to the Houston job, too. * Ryans, 38, did a rare thing a year ago when he turned down a second interview with the Minnesota Vikings, deciding he wasn’t yet ready to be a head coach. He was in charge in Tampa Bay from 2009-11 and also served as the interim coach at the end of his tenure in Atlanta — after Quinn was fired there — which spanned from 2015-20. Harbaugh flirted with leaving for the NFL a year ago by interviewing for the Minnesota Vikings job, but ultimately didn’t get an offer and returned to the Wolverines, where he’s 25-2 over the past two years.