Add Two More Coaches To The List

by Colby on Jan 5, 2011 10:47 AM MST in 2010 Denver Broncos Offseason

And then there were four....

According to the Denver Post(link), the Broncos can add two more coaching candidates to the list. John Elway, the Broncos new team vice president announced today that the Broncos are asking permission to interview two more coaches, Perry Fewell, the Giants defensive coordinator, and Gregg Williams, the Saints defensive coordinator.

Perry Fewell is currently the Giants defensive coordinator, while having a large history of jobs else where in the NFL. He served as the defensive backs coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears, and St. Louis Rams before getting the job in Buffalo as the defensive coordinator. Fewell was the interim head coach for 7 games in Buffalo, having a 3-4 record in that time, for what it's worth.

Gregg Williams is currently the defensive coordinator of the New Orlean Saints. Williams played a major factor in the Saints first appearance and victory in Superbowl XLIV. Williams is a former head coach in Buffalo where he went 17-31 and was fired in 2003 after going 6-10. Later he signed as the defensive coordinator with the Washington Redskins and both years gave them top ten defenses.

John Elway said the list of potential candidates will continue to grow in the next couple days.

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Rick Dennison should be given an interview

he was the internal man when McDaniels got hired – he should be given another interview.

He shares the same values as Elway and Mr. Bowlen, and should at least be brought in to talk :)

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by Broncs55 on Jan 5, 2011 10:55 AM MST reply actions

I like Gregg Williams!

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by 2010oc on Jan 5, 2011 11:07 AM MST up reply actions

Dennison does not meet what appears to key qualification

He never coached the Bills.

by admill on Jan 5, 2011 11:07 AM MST up reply actions 2 recs

lol

no but he did play college in Colorado – thats a bill isn’t it??? lol

by Broncs55 on Jan 5, 2011 11:09 AM MST up reply actions

This is what I thought

All the candidates besides harbaugh fit…creepy.

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by Arimaris on Jan 5, 2011 2:08 PM MST up reply actions

Lol / cry

by mikebirty on Jan 5, 2011 2:56 PM MST up reply actions

I'm over Shanny guys AND McD guys....

Time to start fresh.

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by Tim Lynch on Jan 5, 2011 1:01 PM MST up reply actions

Do you want to get rid of Tebow? He's a McD guy.

Look, I know it’s PC to criticize McD now, but let’s be rational. Not all of his decisions were bad. I think that we might even have a decent offensive nucleus in Moreno, Tebow, Beadles, Walton, Thomas, and Decker. Plus, I really did like the idea of going bigger on the offensive line. However, I also think that it’s entirely possible to get bigger players, who are also game-fast or game-quick (so we can still use the blocking scheme or schemes that used to work so well for the Broncos…it worked so well that other teams copied it).

by 9798 on Jan 6, 2011 9:03 AM MST up reply actions

I find it really interesting that one of Elway's first orders of business was an announcement indicating that...

…the Broncos organization is actually considering defensive-minded coaches, which I think is great, considering that this has been a major weakness, which hasn’t received nowhere near enough attention these last two years.

Frankly, I wouldn’t mind it if the Broncos did bring Dennison back as offensive line coach, though. I’m just not sure how much experience or success he’s had as an offensive coordinator. Personally, I think that there might be better candidates for offensive coordinator. If we are going with a defensive-minded head coach, then it would probably be ideal to bring in a top-notch offensive coordinator (and one who thinks that he can actually work with [and help make] Tebow a better NFL quarterback).

Like it or not, and ready or not, Tebow does seem to be fast becoming the next face of the franchise, so it would behoove the Broncos to build a team around Tebow. We’ve already got some solid offensive pieces in place, so we could look to free agency to add missing pieces there. However, it’s time to get young and build a dominate defense, beginning with the 2011 Draft, which can compare favorably to the Bear’s, the Steeler’s, or the Raven’s defenses, and which can actually keep opponents from scoring more than 10-20 points on us each game.

by 9798 on Jan 5, 2011 1:21 PM MST up reply actions

Good to hear.

And bring in an OC to work with Tebow would be perfect.

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by weazel on Jan 5, 2011 1:29 PM MST via mobile up reply actions

I cant find the story on the Post.

Bronco Champions are being forged as we speak.

by BroncoRick69 on Jan 5, 2011 10:58 AM MST reply actions

Right next to denver post where it says Link

The part about the coaches is just a blurb midway through a very long story.

by Jordo5150 on Jan 5, 2011 11:00 AM MST up reply actions

The Link Is In the First Line

But here it is again: http://www.denverpost.com/paige/ci_17012532

http://www.BroncosNews.com

by troycdunn on Jan 5, 2011 11:01 AM MST up reply actions

I like this a lot!

Not sure who would be the best fit but I like that the Broncos are looking in many places.

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by troycdunn on Jan 5, 2011 11:00 AM MST reply actions

Greg Williams is a defensive Mastermind.

I actually never thought of him but he is a Great Defensive Coordinator and could be a great HC

by Broncosfansd on Jan 5, 2011 11:02 AM MST reply actions

I would put him up with Rex Ryan as Defensive Mastermind

by Broncosfansd on Jan 5, 2011 11:02 AM MST reply actions

Defensive mastermind, no doubt. But would HC be stretching it a bit thin?

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by BroncoRick69 on Jan 5, 2011 11:03 AM MST reply actions

True

many defensive masterminds and offensive masterminds don’t make great head coaches. Great Head coaches have an overall knowledge of all aspects of the game, they know where to put their focus on within their team, and can conduct themselves well to inspire the players and fellow coaches.

Great Head Coaches are very very far and few between.

Yes, there are good coaches, and good coaches can win superbowls with the right team in place…. but I can only think of a handful of Great coaches throughout time.

by Broncs55 on Jan 5, 2011 11:06 AM MST up reply actions

as long as they get a stud at OC

Im totally on board with Fewell, NOT Greg Williams

by valas40 on Jan 5, 2011 11:03 AM MST reply actions

I am curious as to why

you are totally on board with Fewell, but seemingly adamant (based on “NOT”) Greg Williams. Just curious.

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by hcubed on Jan 5, 2011 11:18 AM MST up reply actions

I really like Greg Williams

That Saints defense doesn’t have a ton of talent but he plays smash mouth football and lives and dies by the blitz. I think he’s an interesting candidate. Of the guys being interviewed my list would be 1) Harbaugh, 2) Williams, 3) Mularkey, 4) Fewell.

I’m not sold on Perry. That Giants D has so much talent in the front 7 to not be considered as scary as Baltimore or Pit who have done more with less this season.

by Iwasfn47 on Jan 5, 2011 11:06 AM MST reply actions

does he not have some of the say on who they brought in on that front 7?

by valas40 on Jan 5, 2011 11:09 AM MST up reply actions

They were already in place when he got there and they are awesome. The Giants front 7 was considered one of the best as of last year and the year before.

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by BroncoMath101 on Jan 5, 2011 12:32 PM MST up reply actions

I like it, again, I would hope that Harbaugh would be the main target, but I like Williams

Williams at least has some HC experience.

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by Broncoman on Jan 5, 2011 11:06 AM MST reply actions

Looks like it won't be Harbaugh.

RT @Aaron_barnett: What team u think Harbaugh will end up coaching? … Not Miami, not Oakland, not Carolina, not Denver. Like SF today.

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by Gristle McThornbody on Jan 5, 2011 11:12 AM MST up reply actions

I don't see it

All the talk about Harbaugh wanting Andrew Luck, the 49ers have probably the worst QB situation in the NFL going forward, also their ownership is a bunch of cheap bastards that could really care less about winning. I respect Schefter, but I don’t think it is a done deal of him going to SF, I think he would go to Michigan before SF.

by Broncoman on Jan 5, 2011 11:15 AM MST up reply actions

Schefter keeps flip-flopping though

Couple weeks ago he said he was a lock at Michigan if Rodriguez was fired. Rodriguez was fired, and UM looks really unlikely now. He then reported Denver has a good shot, and he seems to be backtracking on that now.

Point is – nobody has a freaking clue what Harbaugh wants, so I wouldn’t take twitter theories too seriously right now.

by scooter17 on Jan 5, 2011 11:17 AM MST up reply actions 1 recs

I haven't listend to what AS says in a long time

He is a great example of the modern media where you put out a bunch of theories so what every ends up being right you can scream out “I KNEW IT! CHECK MY TWEET FROM 1/5!!!” Of course they want you to ignore the other 6 tweets/stories that are completely inaccurate

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by Arimaris on Jan 5, 2011 2:11 PM MST up reply actions

Out of pure, morbid curiosity...

What is with the deluge of former Buffalo coaches being interviewed for this position?

by improv88 on Jan 5, 2011 11:15 AM MST reply actions

Perhaps they were so enamored with Studsville being a former Bills coach they felt the need.

by Broncoman on Jan 5, 2011 11:16 AM MST up reply actions

It is curious, perhaps it is just a coincidence.

Perhaps they like the fact that they got their first HC failure out of the way. Though Fewell doesn’t really have HC experience other than 1/2 a season. I hope Rivera gets added to the list, though he has never coached in any position at all in Buffalo. So probably no chance for him here.

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by hcubed on Jan 5, 2011 11:25 AM MST up reply actions

+1

I am with you on Rivera.

by bleedbroncos on Jan 5, 2011 11:32 AM MST up reply actions

They want a former HC

And there is a large supply of former Bills HC’s.

by admill on Jan 5, 2011 11:37 AM MST up reply actions 3 recs

Took the words out of my mouth rec'd.

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by Eddie.Teach on Jan 5, 2011 12:27 PM MST up reply actions

No kidding!

Is that supposed to be a good thing?

by MakeCents on Jan 5, 2011 1:30 PM MST up reply actions

Lots of Buffalo Head Coaches out there

That team has been a wreck for a while and coaches quit/get fired all the time.

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by Arimaris on Jan 5, 2011 2:12 PM MST up reply actions

We must really like the bills

Mularkey
Williams
Fewell

by Sergio AppleSeed on Jan 5, 2011 11:28 AM MST via mobile reply actions

I like Mularkey.

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by boydy2669 on Jan 6, 2011 2:27 AM MST up reply actions

He's done well in Atlanta as an OC, but where did he have success as a NFL HC?

by 9798 on Jan 6, 2011 8:44 AM MST up reply actions

Good list, so far.

I think Mularkey is still my #1. I’ll be curious to see if Mike Nolan gets added to the list. My thoughts are he’d provide a good level of consistency in terms of the defensive scheme. He did a solid job when he was here with a group of 4-3 guys trying to run a 3-4. If he got an upgrade in personnel, I think he’d have that defensive unit in the top 15 right away.

by pubkeeper on Jan 5, 2011 11:28 AM MST reply actions

I'm still all about Mularkey

But Williams intrigues me – though his stint in Buffalo was awful.

Not a fan of Fewell, I think the new Head Coach needs actualy head coaching experience – not interim.

Keep in mind, Mularkey was the Bills’ coach immediately after Williams and continued to use that defensive scheme during his time in Buffalo.

Still think you need to go offense with the H.C. There needs to be a qualified offensive mind to make Tebow/Moreno/Thomas/Decker/Beadles/Walton work.

by Vortex7 on Jan 5, 2011 11:35 AM MST reply actions

Yep...and thats why I am with you Vortex on Mularkey. look what he did for Kordell Stewart, as you pointed out before.

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by boydy2669 on Jan 6, 2011 2:29 AM MST up reply actions

Would like to have someone like Fewell

A tough defensive mind

by TXBroncoFan on Jan 5, 2011 11:36 AM MST reply actions

Bring in Williams!!

And then bring in a hot shot offensive coordinator, like maybe a Josh McDaniels?

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by manbearpig5000000 on Jan 5, 2011 11:38 AM MST reply actions 2 recs

i'd welcome a good Defensive coach

or an good offensive coach with a great DC (advise to let the DC do his job)

by trumanj on Jan 5, 2011 11:55 AM MST reply actions

bring in Perry Fewell and have Brandon Jacobs tag along.

It would be nice watching Jacobs run through the AFC West.

by tiderfootball09 on Jan 5, 2011 11:59 AM MST reply actions

but are we sure we want helmets flying at us from the field?

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by Eddie.Teach on Jan 5, 2011 12:29 PM MST up reply actions 1 recs

Cower

Is Bill Cower on the radar or is that over?

by Baghdad on Jan 5, 2011 12:05 PM MST reply actions

Not to rain on the Gregg Williams parade...

But the guy was 17-31 as Bills HC. That’s a fairly significant sample size. He’s a great DC (before and after the Bills HC job) and I’d support overpaying to put him in that role here, but I wouldn’t be excited to have him as HC. Maybe he’ll be great during his second chance (ala Belichek), but I’d bet against that.

by oneline on Jan 5, 2011 12:27 PM MST reply actions

This is my thought

I just remember him coaching not to lose and looking out of his depth as the HC in Buffalo. Personally, I like Mularky as the best of the bunch. After him with the interviewees confirmed so far It is more that I DON’T like Williams and would prefer someone else.

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by Arimaris on Jan 5, 2011 2:16 PM MST up reply actions

Yep, bring in as Asst HC/ DC...then its an upward move from Saints and we can interview him.

FIRE JOE ELLIS!

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by boydy2669 on Jan 6, 2011 2:30 AM MST up reply actions

2 4-3 DC's?

I’m assuming the FO wants to move away from the 3-4 with this list.

by DBroncs1414 on Jan 5, 2011 12:34 PM MST reply actions

Of the list of interviewees so far I would take Mularkey.

He was with a horrible Bills team but arguably did the best and wasn’t fired but resigned because he didn’t like the direction or help from the Ownership and FO. Sounds like someone who really wants the FO to have a direction/vision and be involved. Plus he might steal some of their talent like Norwood or Snelling. I would not mind if he kept McCoy on as OC but we would need to get him a stellar DC. I’m not sure who would fit that bill but I sure as heck don’t want Singletary. Maybe Mangini as DC. he was a good DC for the Pats and maybe like Crennel he can resurrect his career as DC again.

Williams is a great DC but I am not sold on him as a coach. Fewell did well as interim for the Bills and is a decent defensive mind so I wouldn’t be opposed to giving him a shot but it wouldn’t be my first choice.

Studesville intrigues me for continuity sake but I’m not sure continuity is the best thing when your defense is ranked last in the league again. It would require the least amount of changes though that’s for sure.

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by BroncoMath101 on Jan 5, 2011 12:39 PM MST reply actions

I'm just glad we're interviewing defensive minded guys.

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by GoldenNugget on Jan 5, 2011 12:52 PM MST reply actions

Meh and NOOOOO!!!! on these two

I don’t dislike Fewell. He has done well with the talent in place which was pretty good up front. My concern is that he has made some bad decisions game wise (see Philly game where he got Blitz happy) that have not helped the team win.

I hate Williams. I think he proved he is out of his depth as a Head Coach in Buffalo. He is a VERY talented Defensive Coordinator, but like Wade Phillips he has no business as a Head Coach. If we add him we end up with a coach who is great at playing not to lose. I don’t want that.

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by Arimaris on Jan 5, 2011 2:23 PM MST reply actions