Denver Broncos Head Coach John Fox finalized his coaching staff for the 2011 season on Thursday after naming Keith Burns assistant special teams coach and Sam Garnes assistant secondary coach.
Keith Burns (Assistant Special Teams): Burns enters his fifth season coaching the Broncos' special teams after a 13-year playing career in which he became one of the most accomplished special teams players in the NFL. Burns, who played linebacker for the Broncos for 11 seasons (1994-98, ‘00-03, '05-06), was born on May 16, 1972.
Sam Garnes (Assistant Secondary): Garnes enters his first year with the Broncos after spending the 2010 with Carolina as a special teams assistant. After a seven-year playing career as a safety for the New York Giants (1997-2001) and New York Jets (2002-03), he coached with several teams, including in NFL Europe and the UFL. He was born on July 12, 1974.
DENVER BRONCOS 2011 COACHING STAFF
Coach |
Position |
NFL Exp. |
John Fox |
Head Coach |
23 |
Dennis Allen |
Defensive Coordinator |
10 |
Mike McCoy |
Offensive Coordinator |
12 |
Jeff Rodgers |
Special Teams Coordinator |
8 |
Clancy Barone |
Tight Ends |
8 |
Keith Burns |
Assistant Special Teams |
5 |
Brian Callahan |
Quality Control-Offense |
2 |
Sam Garnes |
Assistant Secondary |
2 |
Adam Gase |
Quarterbacks |
7 |
Justin Lovett |
Assistant Strength & Conditioning |
3 |
Dave Magazu |
Offensive Line |
9 |
Ron Milus |
Secondary |
12 |
Wayne Nunnely |
Defensive Line |
17 |
Jay Rodgers |
Quality Control-Defense |
3 |
Greg Saporta |
Assistant Strength & Conditioning |
17 |
Richard Smith |
Linebackers |
24 |
Eric Studesville |
Running Backs |
15 |
Tyke Tolbert |
Wide Receivers |
9 |
Rich Tuten |
Strength & Conditioning |
17 |