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Gil Whiteley all but confirmed our worst fears today that Wade Phillips is likely out in Denver. From the sound of things, Denver Broncos no longer need his services. This information comes just twelve months removed from that improbable Super Bowl 50 title run, with his defenses finishing first and fourth overall in his two seasons with the team.
@Gilfest @MikeKlis hoping for @sonofbum to stay, so fingers crossed it's not VJ, correct?
— Chris GC (@ctopher73) January 10, 2017
@ctopher73 @MikeKlis @sonofbum That may be his only chance. . . #Slim2NoneSlimLeftTown
— Gil Whiteley (@Gilfest) January 10, 2017
From what Whiteley was saying today, the entire Broncos defensive coaching staff has been kept in the dark regarding their future. The new head coach will have full control over who stays and who goes.
If that’s true, it’s an amazing risk from John Elway. Coaching matters in the NFL and these coaches turned a good defense with solid talent under Jack Del Rio into an otherworldly defense that can win Super Bowls on its own.
Even though it appears Phillips is gone in Denver, the rest of the defensive coaching staff is still under contract through 2017.
@ls1228 All the Defensive coaches are under contract for one more years except Wade, so they get paid if not retained. . .
— Gil Whiteley (@Gilfest) January 10, 2017