Adam Schefter: Broncos to hire Mike Nolan as DC -

by KevinJames3 on Jan 11, 2009 11:32 PM MST

Adam Schefter Mike Nolan bound for Denver, too

Posted: January 12th, 2009 | Adam Schefter | Tags: Adam Schefter, Denver Broncos, Josh McDaniels, Mike Nolan

Now that the Broncos have agreed to hire Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels as head coach, he has begun to piece together his staff.

McDaniels’ most significant hire will be his defensive coordinator. And Denver’s new defensive coordinator is expected to be former 49ers head coach Mike Nolan, a Broncos source confirmed Sunday night.

Nolan interviewed for the Packers’ job last week, but he will take the Broncos’ job, returning him to the city where he once coached under Dan Reeves and Wade Phillips.

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Anxious to see who ends up on the D staff...

I think Nolan would be more than capable, but what about the other names? Capers and McDermott are two very intresting names as well. McDermott especially would be exciting as he is also very young and highly touted from the Johnson school of D. Maybe all three will be coaching on Denver’s D next year, as they build a defensive superpower with their collective genius.;)

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by donbok1 on Jan 11, 2009 11:43 PM MST reply actions

McDermott

I like him, but we’d have to wait at least a week to get him and maybe more if the Eagles beat the Cards. Nolan can run either a 4-3 or a 3-4 so I guess he’ll be able to look at what we’ve got and go with whatever he thinks is best.

by Muse_Cubed on Jan 12, 2009 3:53 AM MST reply actions

I like Mike Nolan better than Dom Capers actually...

Nolan has worked with both 4-3 and 3-4 schemes, and done well with both

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by Ted Bartlett on Jan 12, 2009 5:33 AM MST reply actions

AMEN

he goes both ways!

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Jan 12, 2009 7:29 AM MST up reply actions

How come Woody didn't get a shot at HC?

We may not win many games…but at least postgame conference would be comical.

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by PosterNutbag on Jan 12, 2009 4:18 PM MST up reply actions

I am hoping for a change to 3-4

Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.

by boydy2669 on Jan 12, 2009 7:10 AM MST reply actions

I'm so glad I get to work from home today

bring on the 24/7 Broncos coverage!

I wish Woody Paige was our coach!

by bcfunk on Jan 12, 2009 7:30 AM MST reply actions

Nolan ran that Raven's Defense prior to Rex Ryan. We know how good they were...and still are. Maybe he can help us pick up Suggs in offseason?

I love me some 3-4…When you get the right personnel of course?. This could mean that we go for players like Terrance Cody or Bj Raji in the 1st round, because we definitely do NOT have a NT right now…

Or perhaps a big FA?

Suggs plays outside in the Raven’s 3-4…he’s not bad?

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by Hogblog on Jan 12, 2009 8:36 AM MST reply actions