Denver Broncos Head Coaching Candidate: John Fox
by Tim Lynch on Jan 9, 2011 5:25 PM MST
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PrintThe Denver Broncos finally have begun to bring in candidates for interviews, in spite of missing out on one and the canceling of another. The most intriguing of the candidates thus far is former Carolina Panther's head coach, John Fox. Prior to this season's disaster in Charlotte, Fox held a 71-57 regular season record and was 5-3 in the playoffs. He also commanded a winning record in his division at 29-19 - something that Bronco fans should take note of.
Let's take a look at his overview and coaching history.
| John Fox |
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| NFL EXP | 1989-present |
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| AVG Offensive Ranking 2002-2010 |
21st YDS |
12th PTS |
| AVG Defensive Ranking 2002-2010 |
11th YDS |
11th PTS |
EXPERIENCE
John Fox took the long road to becoming a head football coach in the National Football League; coaching at eight different college and USFL programs in his first eleven years as a coach.
He got his first NFL gig with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1989 as their Defensive Backs coach and after three years there, he began another merry-go-round of jobs with the San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders and St. Louis Rams. As the Defensive Coordinator for the Raiders, he ground out two above average seasons in defensive rankings - 17th and 10th in points; 10th and 11th in yards.
It was good enough to end up getting him a job with the New York Giants in 1997. His defensive unit in New York ended up becoming a "bend but don't break" kind of defense. Averaging a paltry 14th ranking in yards given up, including one top 5 ranking, but no top 10 rankings. However, the "bend but don't break" philosophy nabbed two top 5 rankings in points given up and one top 10 for an average of 11th over the course of his five year stint with the team.
In 2002, Fox would take over a horrible 1-15 Carolina Panther squad and led them to a Super Bowl berth in just two seasons as Head Coach. For Denver Broncos fans, that should be intriguing enough. His coaching record would end up being something of an enigma where the Panthers would win the division, then proceed to be a .500 team for a year or two, before winning the division again.
For the most part, Fox was held captive to the Panther's lack of direction from the front office. He chaffed under their unwillingness to hear what Fox felt was needed in terms of talent. In the end, the apparent lack of direction from the top would ensure an complete unraveling of the franchise. Sound similar? The difference is, the Broncos are determined to correct those problems.
COACHING TREE
The foundation of this tree is John Fox's father who was a Navy Seal. That tough mentality obviously carried over throughout John's life as a coach. Power run game, combined with tough and physical style of defense is what John Fox is all about.
In many ways, John Fox is his own coaching tree. He is a self made man who was given little in terms of coattails to hitch his ride too. He fought his way through the coaching ranks at the collegiate level, eventually catching the eye of Chuck Knoll in Pittsburgh, while Fox was Defensive Coordinator at the University of Pittsburgh in the late 1980's.
No doubt, Fox learned much from the Hall of Fame coach of the Steelers. If anything, he has soaked up every bit of information from every head coach he worked for and has melded it into his own philosophy. John Fox will not be some Mike Shanahan clone or Bill Belichick clone. John Fox will be...John Fox. He prefers to play stout defense, while pounding the rock on offense. His teams rushing ranking has ranked in the Top 15 in seven of his nine seasons as head coach, including this years debacle. Five times they ranked in the top 10 and twice in the top 5.
MHR GRADE
Many pundits have suggested John Fox would be better served taking a year off to recharge, but for an NFL coach, taking a year off means losing an edge in an ever changing league. If anything, what John Fox needs is a change of scenery - perhaps even a front office that is at least willing to give him some input on player personnel. The Broncos appear to be a good fit for Fox. An inexperienced front office that is all ears to what Fox has to say about the team he will be coaching and something Fox has never really had - a super talented and dedicated quarterback to work with.
We have to remember, that this is the man who guided the Jake Delhomne-led Caroline Panther's to the Super Bowl and nearly came away with the Lombardi Trophy. I recently advocated the possibility of the Broncos just sticking with Eric Studesville rather than pull the trigger on someone else in what I see as a relatively lackluster field of coaching candidates. However, that was before John Fox was confirmed for an interview and out of all the candidates the Broncos are interviewing, Fox would provided the biggest bang for what few bucks the Broncos have available right now.
The weakness at the coordinator position would instantly be improved by the experience and knowledge that John Fox would bring to the table, having coached and called plays in the games biggest moments. If John Fox wins the job, Bronco fans would have every reason to be excited and motivated heading into a very important offseason for this franchise.
GO BRONCOS!
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One downside to the Coaching videos that are being posted on DB.com
is that I feel like I am getting attached to the candidates. I watched the Perry Fewell video and really liked him. Watched the Studesville video and liked him a lot too. I think fans are going to have a hard time seeing past the likable guys to the right guys. In my mind Fox is the right guy, but so far I like the candidates we have interviewed.
As has been said before here, I am more concerned about who the new coach surrounds himself with, rather than who he is.
What coordinators that are still in the play-offs does anyone think we will look at?
by ThorpeBroncosfan on Jan 9, 2011 5:34 PM MST reply actions
Dom Capers
DC for Green Bay is one I think we should interview. Unfortunately Green Bay just won so if we want to interview Dom we’ll have to wait probably minimum of 10 more days.
I think some coaches make good or great coordinators but lack the overall package to coach a whole team...
Nolan comes to mind.
There are a few for sure
I think you can add Wade Phillips to that list as well and it is possible that Norv Turner, Dom Capers and Greg Williams could some day make that list as well. No way to know just yet but we should know in a few more years.
Dom Capers
the guy that brought the Carolina Panthers to the NFC championship game in their second year of existence. Capers combined with a strong offensive mind at OC and that would be good.
by Tony Astorino on Jan 9, 2011 9:08 PM MST up reply actions
I AGREE HERE ARE SOME STATS
Here are some interesting stats. If and only if we can get a STRONG offensive coach that has title of assistant head coach would I do this. Capers is a very good defensive coach but has terrible head coaching record. With the right front office he might be a good choice. Here are some stats.
In his first season running the defense in ’09, Capers led one of the biggest statistical turnarounds in franchise history as the Packers improved to a No. 2 overall defensive ranking and No. 1 ranking against the run after finishing No. 20 and No. 26 in those respective categories in 2008.
Guiding the defense as it transitioned to the 3-4 scheme, Capers helped the Packers lead the NFL in rushing defense for the first time in franchise history, and the average of 83.3 rushing yards per game set a team record for any season.
The Packers defense led the league with 40 takeaways and also led the NFL with 30 interceptions, the first time Green Bay led the league in INTs since 1965. The Packers also posted 141 points off of takeaways, tied for the No. 1 ranking in the league with the Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints.
McDaniels comes to mind!
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Dom Capers or Lebeau
PR has become a important part of the game. The less talking the better. The only comments that should be made about the broncos QB’s is…
“We have 3 very good Quarterbacks” PERIOD
Raise the trade value of whomever is not in the long term future and also attract coachs that may prefer any of the 3 over the others.
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Good post Zappa. Really enjoyed it. i like John Fox.
FIRE JOE ELLIS!
ANYONE ELSE INTERESTED IN SEEING WHAT WE HAVE IN TEBOW? Watching Kyle orton is like watching re-runs of the Brady Bunch...you always know whats going to happen and makes you feel sick at the end!
"I actually watched the World Cup. I HATE baseball. Hockey’s over. Hey, at least we have the WNBA. Oh, man. I’m making a noose. Want one?"
Harv Neptune.
Is there a new law that the AFC W. rep can't go past the first round.
by ThorpeBroncosfan on Jan 9, 2011 5:35 PM MST reply actions
Yeah...how happy am I that we have Tebow and NOT Cassel.....what a pathetic choke effort by Matt Cassel...I feel sorry for the kid!
FIRE JOE ELLIS!
ANYONE ELSE INTERESTED IN SEEING WHAT WE HAVE IN TEBOW? Watching Kyle orton is like watching re-runs of the Brady Bunch...you always know whats going to happen and makes you feel sick at the end!
"I actually watched the World Cup. I HATE baseball. Hockey’s over. Hey, at least we have the WNBA. Oh, man. I’m making a noose. Want one?"
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Yeah I'm greatful to McD for not pulling that off for us.
by ThorpeBroncosfan on Jan 9, 2011 6:08 PM MST up reply actions
yeah thanks McD ...I didn't want Cutler anyway.
Where’s that bitter sarcasm font?
Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. DA
by Whidbey Bronco on Jan 9, 2011 6:56 PM MST up reply actions
Cutler has been proven to be a douche. Good riddance.
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+6
In good times and bad times, I'm a Bronco fan. Sucka.
by broncosmontana on Jan 9, 2011 11:31 PM MST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
+1
Agreed, I could not bear another pouty camera shot of Cutler crying on the bench with no one sitting around him. I am glad they love him and all of his untimley interceptions in Chicago.
by bleedbroncos on Jan 10, 2011 9:22 AM MST up reply actions
Fox would bring
an entirely different, and needed, attitude to the franchise – he is a guy who believes in tough defense and being able to run the football…I do believe he would be a good fit
to say he is the “right guy” – how do any of us really know who is the right guy? we truly won’t know until that guy, who ever he is, has a couple years to rebuild the franchise
I think he is a good fit for Tebow – as his offense probably won’t require him throwing the ball 45X per game but rather hand off and run some QB draws etc…
Great Post!!!!
Don't forget the bootleg
With a high-power running game, Tebow on a naked bootleg would be one hell of a threat.
why?
Many pundits have suggested John Fox would be better served taking a year off to recharge, but for an NFL coach, taking a year off means losing an edge in an ever changing league
Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. DA
I support
picking Fox.
He is a really good option. An experienced coach who has been to the big game. Defensive minded. Likes Tebow.
We could do a hell of a lot worse.
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My Top Guys: Dennison, Fox, Fewell and Mularkey. Happy with any of these guys!
FIRE JOE ELLIS!
ANYONE ELSE INTERESTED IN SEEING WHAT WE HAVE IN TEBOW? Watching Kyle orton is like watching re-runs of the Brady Bunch...you always know whats going to happen and makes you feel sick at the end!
"I actually watched the World Cup. I HATE baseball. Hockey’s over. Hey, at least we have the WNBA. Oh, man. I’m making a noose. Want one?"
Harv Neptune.
I'm not too high on Dennison
I love that he is a Bronco and knows all the history, but he’s never been a head coach and never ran a full offense by himself.
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I agree with Nick about Dennison, would love to see
Rivera and maybe have him bring a few asst’s over from the Chargers with him.
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Does anyone think....
That somehow we could bring in Dennison as our OC?
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Being A HC is not about Calling Plays
I want a HC that is a Leader of men. From all reports Dennison is that. Dennison can bring in great OC and DC to run the offense and Defense. People that are looking at HC as if they are a Defensive coach or an Offensive coach are not very smart. It is Not about that. I could care less if they have never run a full offense or defense. I DO NOT want my HC calling any plays. He needs to let his coaches do their job and just be the HC. The HC needs to know how to connect with his players. He needs to understand that not all players learn the same way and not every player takes criticism the same way. It takes a smart person realize how to coach up individual players and bring out their potential. From everything I have read Dennison is one of the Smartest people in Football
by gnarlybroncodude on Jan 9, 2011 10:33 PM MST up reply actions
However Fox and Dennison are
my Top 2 choices right now
by gnarlybroncodude on Jan 9, 2011 10:34 PM MST up reply actions
Totally agree.
Bronco Champions are being forged as we speak.
by BroncoRick69 on Jan 10, 2011 7:28 AM MST up reply actions
Boydy for some strange reason I'm really feeling Dennison right now.
by ThorpeBroncosfan on Jan 9, 2011 6:10 PM MST up reply actions
Unless John Fox comes with a good interview I would probably think Dennison too...
One thing on his side is, he knows the Org…
Pretty much my exact order as well
And Greg Williams would be at the bottom of my list I believe
by knoepke84 on Jan 9, 2011 11:06 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Right now this is my favorite canidate
Really like what he brings, pair him with an owner that wants to win and look out. I do like a lot of the other candidates but Fox is my favorite.
For those that knock him i would suggest looking at the big picture of the team he had to work with. Bringing a team that close to winning it all with Delhome at QB is not all.
Hes my favorite also,
I also like the fact that it only took 2 years to going from 1 win to the SB.
More reason are
http://www.milehighreport.com/2011/1/9/1925370/why-the-denver-broncos-should-hire-john-fox
Just a question
maybe it’s just my screen
but when I got to Fanposts, it doesn’t show new comments. Like when your logged out. It shows all the comments as previously read.
Is it like this for anyone else?
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Can't speak for everyone
but it is that way for me right now too, I think there must be a problem on SB Nation. It was really slow a few hours ago.
SBNation error...I am having the same problem.
I suspect its site wide. They’ll fix it.
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Awesome
Gracias Tim and golfsnow
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I like Woody Paige's scenario....
Riveria as HC, and bringing in Dennison as Associate Head Coach to run the offense. If both parties would be in agreement I would be all for it. I do like the prospect of Fox as well.
Not a big fan of the title games
One clear cut leader, period.
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Thanks Tim for fulfilling my request...Rec'd!
I keep think along these lines myself…
For the most part, Fox was held captive to the Panther’s lack of direction from the front office. He chaffed under their unwillingness to hear what Fox felt was needed in terms of talent. In the end, the apparent lack of direction from the top would ensure an complete unraveling of the franchise. Sound similar? The difference is, the Broncos are determined to correct those problems.
If an organization wants to succeed then money shouldn’t be an issue. Teams that win playoff games make money for the team and fill seats…I’m not familiar with the Panther organization but are they really serious about being a contender? Some points lead to no…
We have some fine candidates on the slate and I’m sure there will be more as well. From what I’ve seen so far I wouldn’t have any troubles with any of them…
Np, and thanks!
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exactly!
Right cfive…..rivera has proven in both the afc and nfc how to produce a #1 defense. He deserves a chance and denver needs a defensive minded coach especially when all the offensive weapons are already in place. His focus wud really only be on the D if he brings in a stud O coordinator. I like fox too but at this point id rather take a hungry unproven coach than an older proven coach coming off 2 of his worst seasons as a head coach.
by chap on Jan 9, 2011 6:45 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Tim,
Very nice post. I’m not completely on board yet but I am getting close. Your writing certainly helps. Thanks.
That's how I am...
I am not yet completely sold on him….but I am slowly starting to come around.
Great article, Tim. I would not be upset if we hired Fox. Rec’d by the way.
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Thanks fellas!
Out of the bunch confirmed for interviews so far, Fox is the only one I feel real good about.
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How about
Perry Fewell?
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Then it would depend on who is hired as OC and DC.
With Fox, not so much.
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Agreed 100%
Just wanted to get your take on it.
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Who do you think
Fox might attract as a OC, DC?
I don't know
but it matters less than if we hired one of the other guys.
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but for an NFL coach, taking a year off means losing an edge in an ever changing league.
good call on that, tim. this is why i’m not sure about all the cowher, gruden, dungy stuff. i think you can probably always coach at that level to an extent but i’m guessing guys like cowher are finding it pretty comfy not working 16 hour days.
I'm not sugarcoating this.
Rivera
I know last week Xanders said wr were interested in him but do we know if Denver asked permission to interview? I can definitely see AJ not allowing it to happen so we would haw to wait until March correct?
by KPBronco on Jan 9, 2011 7:14 PM MST via mobile reply actions
Yes...
Good question, our new brain trust has me wondering what the hell going on over at DV. I’m not feeling good about this at all…Fox?
really?
Text R i v e r a John.
. . .and what’s with the filing of each coaches arrival…who approved that?
Not sure if any good comes from it. Do the Broncos think showing us xanders in a boardroom setting will make us feel more comfortable he’s right GM hire?
I sure hope not.
I get the feeling Rivera wasn't interested in Denver, and it looks like he's headed to Carolina via the rumor mill.
The whole filming thing just fits in with the new “culture” approach Elway is implementing. He wants to have the fans involved as much as possible so they feel like it’s their team again. It’s kinda nice, I’m not sure what it does to bring the Broncos back to relevance, but I suppose it can’t hurt and I’m impressed by Elway’s efforts.
by buckeyebronco on Jan 9, 2011 7:46 PM MST up reply actions
Relevance...
will come with wins…not PR videos. Put the camera down and focus on the job at hand…ellis has his thumb print all over this…I feel like we’re being played.
Other way around. Current teams are required to give permission to assistants for HC interviews between end of season and March 1. After March 1 they can refuse.
by KansasBronco on Jan 9, 2011 11:01 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
Very good post!
I really want a Defensive Minded Coach – I feel that Denver has become too soft lately and we need someone who can change that.
I think John Fox is a very qualified Coach and after more thought I like the selection if it happened.
No Matter what I want a Defensive Minded Coach – Fox , Gregg Williams , Perry Fewell , Ron Rivera
It certainly appears Elway is leaning Defensive Minded Coach...
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speaking of offensive coordinators
RT @mortreport: Broncos OC Mike McCoy under serious consideration to replace Charlie Weis for the Chiefs as Weis packs his bags.
There's no need to fear, Underdog is here! / Broncos/Dodgers/Lakers fan in Niners/Raiders/Giants/Warriors country, and damned proud of it.
Yeah
I know we all bag on McCoy
but there has to be a reason why 2 clubs are interested in him.
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Was thinking that too
I was down on McCoy, like a lot of people here, after what seemed like a lot of uninspired and frustrating play calling but it did seem to get better those last 2 games with Tebow. So who knows? He’s smart I think and can probably grow with experience.
but I can’t see being upset when he leaves, either.
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agree, nick.
he’s pretty respected. i think he basically got caught in a bad situation here… along with probably a host of others…
I'm not sugarcoating this.
Hey as long as McCoy calls plays for the Chefs like he did for us!!!
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Damn i hate your Avatar :P
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by CPT.Caveman on Jan 10, 2011 10:03 AM MST up reply actions
Yes iwas just about to say something about that.
Here’s a link to that being discussed at the AP. http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2011/1/9/1925551/chiefs-strongly-considering-broncos-mike-mccoy-as-charlie-weis?ref=yahoo
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This just in
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Defensive-Offensive Minded...
…I have read a lot of posts where folks are saying we need a defensive minded coach, the reality is there is statistically little difference, as Elway stated in his presser. THE KEY is to make sure we have a good Defensive coach, as in coordinator. I hope we have strong coordinators on both sides of the ball, not just a strong HC.
People don't realize that the brand of football that Mr. Bowlen wants in Denver is high-powered offense, led by a star QB.
I'm not your friend, buddy!
He's not your buddy, guy!
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Bowlen prefers offensive-minded head coaches. He likes offensive minds because he likes his team to have star power at quarterback. He's not a stout-defense/run-the-ball kind of owner. It's a sound, core philosophy. Football franchises are about winning, first, but they're also about entertainment.
(Klis has his days where he's an idiot, but I liked definition of Mr. Bowlen.)
hahaha
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We arleady got one, dude.
If you don’t believe that, then I don’t know what to tell you.
I'm not your friend, buddy!
He's not your buddy, guy!
I'm not your guy, friend!
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Bowlen prefers offensive-minded head coaches. He likes offensive minds because he likes his team to have star power at quarterback. He's not a stout-defense/run-the-ball kind of owner. It's a sound, core philosophy. Football franchises are about winning, first, but they're also about entertainment.
(Klis has his days where he's an idiot, but I liked definition of Mr. Bowlen.)
+1
Ditto. I just want a DC who will stick around for more than one year. The Texans are beginning to copy us and that’s what Im afraid of. My guess is that if the new HC is defensive minded, he will run the defense and if hes offensive minded, the DC will be a consensus of Elway,Xanders and the new HC.
by tedwin on Jan 9, 2011 8:15 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
has anyone been having a problem on SB nation
where they aren’t showing if a post has new comments and doesn’t make the new ones orange?
yes
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well now that you responded to it its orange
but no others are orange. SB nation crashed on me before and then this happend. Hope they fix it
Convinced Fox is the guy
Out of the available coaches, I’m convinced Fox is the top guy. When he started with the Panthers, he brought them from a 1-15 team to 7-9 (2nd ranked defense), and then the following year to the Super Bowl!! A 1-15 team in the Super Bowl two years later, that is unheard of! He’s been through a lot of adversity, has playoff experience, and fits the style our Broncos want to go back to— great defense and a solid running game.
And then he finished right back where he started, at the bottom of the league
What does that mean? Hire him, but rememeber to fire promptly before he destroys the team again?
Capers?
Dom Capers or Rivera don’t sound interesting? Don’t narow the search
Great post Zappa
I like Fox, but I’m still thinking that we need to do the many interviews and pick the best fit for Denver thing. I went over to the Carolina blog today and read the stuff they say about Fox. It was about the same as what bloggers said about McD at MHR. Change the names and it was the same. Anyway, I liked the info you put together. It’s good to see the stats. If nothing else I look like I’m pretty much in the know to all my Chrager friends about the Broncos when I talk about them. They don’t want us to hire a good coach that’s for sure.
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Not uncommon for a good amount of fans ripping on <Team A’s> blog.
Even the Buffalo Rumblings guys (looked at archive) excessively ripped Fewell as DC and were overwhelmingly against keeping him A’s HC. Now he’s a hot commodity and did more in one year with NYG D than 4 in Buffalo.
by KansasBronco on Jan 9, 2011 11:07 PM MST via mobile up reply actions
According to NFL stats...
Nice post but I think his record stands at 73 – 71 for 9 full season not including 5-3 Post Season record.
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It probably is but he is stating his record prior to this year
The panthers were bad this year because of the Front Office. It had VERY little to do with John Fox. The FO went really cheap and either let their talented players walk or traded them. There is only so much a coach can do if the FO is so cheap
by gnarlybroncodude on Jan 9, 2011 10:38 PM MST up reply actions
I personally like Fox and Dennison the most
I like Dennison because he is extremely smart and knows the Broncos better then any candidate. I like Fox because he is a proven coach. I think Fox would be very happy to go from working for a horrible owner to one of the best owners in sports. I would be happy with either.
I am way more concerned about the coordinators though. I do not want a HC calling the plays again. It doesn’t work out great when that happen. I want PROVEN coordinators that are allowed to run their sides of the ball. I am just as anxious to find our who the OC and DC.
by gnarlybroncodude on Jan 9, 2011 10:41 PM MST reply actions
I agree.
For what its worth. Just saying.
If Warren Sapp is so damn smart, let him take the snaps.
by TheMastermind on Jan 9, 2011 10:50 PM MST up reply actions
LOL it is nice to know I am not the only one
that likes these two the most
by gnarlybroncodude on Jan 9, 2011 11:10 PM MST up reply actions
If Fox brings Jeff Davidson with him
and find a way to retain McCoy, with the players in place, the offense could be interesting. More run-heavy, but the terminology may stay mostly the same due to Davidson’s New England roots 10 years ago.
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we get it. we will read your post. three times in one thread is enough self promotion.
Tony Robbins calls Tim Tebow for motivational support.
Yes please.
Been to a super bowl? check.
won in the playoffs? check.
defensive minded? check.
offense with a solid running game? check.
what’s not to like. i live in north carolina, and i’ve followed the panthers for some time now. the guy is a good coach, and he hasn’t always had a whole lot to work with. i’m all for john fox being our next coach.
Tony Robbins calls Tim Tebow for motivational support.
what?
you live there and you know the man? come on, gc, you’ve been holding back on us. i smell a fanpost coming… or… unless that was it right there…
I'm not sugarcoating this.
lol
well, i don’t personally know him. but yea, his teams have always played well, except these last few years. sometimes a change of scenery is all it takes. again, i’d love to see him coach here. it would be kinda crazy, the old coach of my second favorite team now coaching my absolute favorite team. maybe he can get deangelo to follow him here as well.
Tony Robbins calls Tim Tebow for motivational support.
Is he taking a little sideline snooze in that pic?
"He uses statistics as a drunken man uses lamp-posts... for support rather than illumination."
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That's the
“I can’t believe this team is this bad.” McD had that look a few times this year….except Fox didnt have full control of personnel.
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I do not care what people say about the most intriguing candidate for the Denver Broncos coaching vacancy. Before the fall of this man he was most respected with such stunning record of 71-57 and 5-3 playoffs. I think Broncos are taking the 29-19 record as an asset.
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NO to John Fox
Here’s an updated interesting piece that all John Fox lovers might want to read and remember, written by Pat Yasinskas.
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/17657/rivera-brings-open-mind-about-offense
To quote a piece of his blog
“Things began to fall apart in the 2006 season when the Panthers got too conservative on offense. Henning took the fall for that and was fired at the end of that season. In hindsight, Fox was the guy to blame. He insisted on sticking with his style even when it obviously wasn’t working. Fox brought in Jeff Davidson as the replacement and the Panthers haven’t had much of a passing game since….Fox refused to change or adapt and that’s why he’s gone.”
Yeah, he may know defense but he had his hand in the offense..sounds familiar…how about McD…he knew offense and supposedly was a DB assistant coach and look at how wonderful our defense is now.
Yeah, the defense may improve, but wait until our potentially potent offense becomes a bore with consistent running. Say goodbye Brandon Lloyd to next year’s pro bowl because you will end up like Steve Smith…frustrated.
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