Broncos hire Vic Fangio as head coach

[T-post Tom]

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/01/09/broncos-hire-vic-fangio-as-head-coach/

Apologies folks, looks like our crack news team got this in the donk megathread. Well, maybe this is worthy of it's own thread?


The Broncos have their new head coach, and the Bears need a new defensive coordinator.

Vic Fangio has been hired as the Broncos’ next head coach, ESPN reports.

Fangio has been the Bears’ defensive coordinator for the last four seasons and was the 49ers’ defensive coordinator for four seasons before that. He’s previously been a defensive coordinator with the Panthers, Colts and Texans. He has a good reputation as a defensive coach.

There was some talk, however, that he might not be a strong candidate for a head coach, as he hasn’t been one before and, at age 60, he could have faced some age discrimination in a league where younger head coaches seem to be all the rage.

Fangio beat out Mike Munchak for the top job in Denver. Now he’ll take over a Broncos team that has had back-to-back disappointing seasons. And the Bears will hope they can find a coordinator who can be as effective in Chicago as Fangio was.

[Discuss Thrower]

Welp

[Pablo]

Lololol they just needed a defensive minded guy to turn it all around. Looking forward to the hiring another turd in three years.

[pugsnotdrugs19]

Kubiak back at OC. Lulz

This seems like it could be a decent short term fix, but I’m not sure beyond that. Elway still has to find a QB, still has to find good players much more than he has so far.

[Red Dawg]

Yawn. Still have a nothing at QB. Until they don't, it won't matter.

[Sassy Squatch]

LMAO Fangio was so desperate for the job he had to let Elway hire his staff for him.

[Eleazar]

LMAO

[Halfcan]

Good luck to Fagio and the Cheating Donks.

I am sure he will get used to losing to the Chiefs twice a year, just as his predecessors did.

[dlphg9]

Kubiak back at OC. Lulz

This seems like it could be a decent short term fix, but I’m not sure beyond that. Elway still has to find a QB, still has to find good players much more than he has so far.

Nothing will fix that team until they find a half way decent QB. With all of Elways failures at finding a competent qb (other than the obvious Manning pick up), I dont have much faith that Elway will ever have any success again.

[Hog's Gone Fishin]

Probably the best coach Elway could have picked. Unfortunately. He has a lot of fire.

[Why Not?]

Everytime the Eagles needed to score, they scored. Mack was 100% invisible in the biggest game of the year. I look forward to Radio Part 2 in Denver.

[saphojunkie]

Smart move. It's a defensive league now.

[Prison Bitch]

Two more 6-10s and he will be sent packing, too.

[Mr_Tomahawk]

Not a bad hire or coaching staff.

...doesn't mean shit until they find a QB.

[O.city]

I don't know that it's that crazy, but it's funny that he's essentially trying to win the way the Chiefs did for so long.

When the Donks had the offense in the division the Chiefs seemed to always try and build to beat it with d coaches and such.

[Why Not?]

Smart move. It's a defensive league now.

LOL

[T-post Tom]

Probably the best coach Elway could have picked. Unfortunately. He has a lot of fire.

I was surprised that the 49ers didn't find a way to keep him around after they ditched Harbaugh. He's a great DC. Time will tell if he can transition to a good HC. Some do....some don't. Crennel had a 4-15 record as HC. Here's hoping similar HC success to Mr. Fangio. :)

[TLO]

https://www.gtainside.com/downloads/dl/faggioIV.jpg

[TLO]

I can't even post a picture of a Faggio from GTA because of the filter. LMAO

[Gravedigger]

Doesn't solve their offensive woes. GG

[chiefzilla1501]

If it works out, that sucks. I was totally wrong about Arians a few years ago. But I'm skeptical of a coach this old, this experienced, with this much a track record of really really good success that never sniffed a HC offer and not for lack of trying. Because most of them never became head coaches for a reason. And even now, he gets a job only if he agrees to be neutered on offense.

He may install a nasty defense and he's got a lot of talent to work with. That's scary. But it could end up being a bust too. He's done something to make GMs nervous in the past.

[Halfcan]

Fagio!

[Halfcan]

Coach Fagio!

[wazu]

Probably a solid hire. Should help them with the annual competition for second place in AFC West.

[Sassy Squatch]

SON OF A BITCH

IT'S A F A G G I O. NOT A PILLOWBITERGIO
Reported for filter bypass.

[TLO]

Reported for filter bypass.

Uh oh.. I think I'm gonna delete that post

[ModSocks]

Was hoping they'd hire Munchak. Whatever, Fangio isn't winning shit w/o a QB and he has no experience developing one either. They'll be mediocre for a few seasons and then on to the next one.

[Sassy Squatch]

Uh oh.. I think I'm gonna delete that post
Too late. You can't just delete a murder after you've commited it, and that's the equivalent of the crime you commited. Enjoy your week in cyber jail, bitch.

[nychief]

Smart move. It's a defensive league now.


Hha

[TLO]

Too late. You can't just delete a murder after you've commited it, and that's the equivalent of the crime you commited. Enjoy your week in cyber jail, bitch.

If I actually got banned before the game Saturday....

I'd be really sad. I need to be ready to rally the troops in chat.

[eDave]

Sources: Browns to name Freddie Kitchens head coach

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25721277/freddie-kitchens-named-cleveland-browns-full-coach-according-sources

[wazu]

Too late. You can't just delete a murder after you've commited it, and that's the equivalent of the crime you commited. Enjoy your week in cyber jail, bitch.

Agreed and thanks for reporting. Homosexuals deserve better than to be denigrated by someone using the “f” word. Please spell your vile and childish insult correctly so it can be more respectfully translated to “pillowbiter”. Common decency.

[Gravedigger]

Sources: Browns to name Freddie Kitchens head coach

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25721277/freddie-kitchens-named-cleveland-browns-full-coach-according-sources

I'm sure Gregg Williams is thrilled!

[Dartgod]

If I actually got banned before the game Saturday....

I'd be really sad. I need to be ready to rally the troops in chat.

Hey, it worked when we dumped Hootie right before the 2015 MLB playoffs. We need a sacrificial virgin.

[Clyde Frog]

https://data.whicdn.com/images/309124897/large.jpg

[TLO]

Hey, it worked when we dumped Hootie right before the 2015 MLB playoffs. We need a sacrificial virgin.

I nominate threebags

[FAX]

Elway continues to compete for Worst GM Over The Last 5 Years.

This is a ridiculous hire, IMO. Maybe he's trying to make Von feel better about the future.

FAX

[Rain Man]

I need to do some research on this to find ways to ridicule him. Right now, all I've got is, "How stupid do you have to be to accept a job with John Elway?"

Though honestly, that's a pretty good start.

[AssEaterChief]

Fangio is a really great defensive mind...not sure it will work out at HC, but he turned the Niners D around in 1 season...Bears have looked very promising as well under his tutelage.

[HemiEd]

I'm sure Gregg Williams is thrilled!

It says he is no longer with the team. Hmmm.

[TLO]

Fangio is a really great defensive mind...not sure it will work out at HC, but he turned the Niners D around in 1 season...Bears have looked very promising as well under his tutelage.

Defense wins champi..... wait....

[htismaqe]

Offensive league?

Hire a defensive coach. ROFL

[htismaqe]

7 of the 8 remaining playoff head coaches are former offensive coordinators. Only Bill Belichick is a former DC.

Of those 7, only Sean McVay was never an NFL QB coach.

[Mile High Mania]

7 of the 8 remaining playoff head coaches are former offensive coordinators. Only Bill Belichick is a former DC.

Of those 7, only Sean McVay was never an NFL QB coach.

The league is cyclical... things will come back around when defense rules the day and by golly, Denver will be ready.

[htismaqe]

The league is cyclical... things will come back around when defense rules the day and by golly, Denver will be ready.

ROFL

[New World Order]

NAme sounds like a vampire

[Rams Fan]

Elway continues to compete for Worst GM Over The Last 5 Years.

This is a ridiculous hire, IMO. Maybe he's trying to make Von feel better about the future.

FAX

How is this a ridiculous hire?

I think Fangio's a great coach. The only thing that's ridiculous is if Elway rolls into next season fully committed to Keenum without drafting a QB.

[ntexascardfan]

The only QB's Kubiak has won a Super Bowl with is Steve Young, John Elway, and Peyton Manning.

He didn't draft or develop a single one of those QB's. Unless the Broncos stumble upon another elite franchise QB who their original franchise didn't sign then this hire isn't going anywhere.

[htismaqe]

How is this a ridiculous hire?

I think Fangio's a great coach. The only thing that's ridiculous is if Elway rolls into next season fully committed to Keenum without drafting a QB.

Who is going to groom a QB if they do draft one? Vic? Kubiak? Exactly.

[chiefzilla1501]

How is this a ridiculous hire?

I think Fangio's a great coach. The only thing that's ridiculous is if Elway rolls into next season fully committed to Keenum without drafting a QB.

I'm still curious about why it took this long. Either GMs were nervous about something. Or GMs were too blind to see an obvious diamond staring them right in the face for decades. Feels like a red flag to me. But we'll see.

[wazu]

Kubiak at OC is kinda bizarre. Retired for health issues, now back and they’ll have a Super Bowl winning head coach who is Elway’s best buddy reporting to a 60 year old rookie head coach?

[Mile High Mania]

The only QB's Kubiak has won a Super Bowl with is Steve Young, John Elway, and Peyton Manning.

He didn't draft or develop a single one of those QB's. Unless the Broncos stumble upon another elite franchise QB who their original franchise didn't sign then this hire isn't going anywhere.

I'm all for stumbling upon another great... Denver has been to 8 SBs, won 3 of them and none of those appearances were led by a QB they drafted.

I'm still curious about why it took this long. Either GMs were nervous about something. Or GMs were too blind to see an obvious diamond staring them right in the face for decades. Feels like a red flag to me. But we'll see.

Dunno. Some guys pay end up getting tagged as a "great coordinator" thanks to the sins of hires like Wade and others into the HC ranks. Owners fear repeating the mistake, so some pay the price without getting the chance.

Fangio by all accounts seems like a great guy, solid resume - is he a HC? We'll find out.

[Mile High Mania]

Kubiak at OC is kinda bizarre. Retired for health issues, now back and they’ll have a Super Bowl winning head coach who is Elway’s best buddy reporting to a 60 year old rookie head coach?

https://media1.tenor.com/images/00c6f3dd48804786a7ba01498b1b639a/tenor.gif?itemid=3936839

Elway and Kubiak have been on this ride together for a LOOONG time. There's no doubt Kubiak knows offense. Has the game passed him buy? Maybe.

If Fangio can get the right DC in place, do his thing with the defense and provide just the right leadership overall while Kubiak runs the offense - maybe that's a solid mix.

Kubiak damn near killed himself twice in his HC stints in HOU and Denver... maybe OC is just the right amount of crazy health-wise that he will be able to perform well and not break down.

[Mecca]

Denver is just going to keep hiring DC's when that is not the way the league is going...smart stuff.

[htismaqe]

Denver is just going to keep hiring DC's when that is not the way the league is going...smart stuff.

Elway and his boy Kubes already know offense. They don't need no meddlin'.

[Mile High Mania]

Denver is just going to keep hiring DC's when that is not the way the league is going...smart stuff.

https://i.gifer.com/7ven.gif

[FAX]

How is this a ridiculous hire?

I think Fangio's a great coach. The only thing that's ridiculous is if Elway rolls into next season fully committed to Keenum without drafting a QB.

No HC experience at any level (as far as I know). Defensive specialist (in a league that emphasizes and encourages offense). Zero quantifiable or proven ability to develop QBs (or WRs or RBs or TEs).

He's had good defenses from time to time, to be sure ... when he had superior players. But so did Goonther ... when he had superior players.

It's a head-scratching hire at best. Unless (as I mentioned), Elway is trying to placate his defensive vets (and their moms) who have vocalized their frustration with the team's direction.

FAX

[Rasputin]

Never been HC before but at age 60 seems like a good ripe age to become one for the Donkies ROFL

[Mile High Mania]

Well, they could have hired anyone (lets be honest) that was available and there would have been a lot of negative talk around here.

[Sorry]

No HC experience at any level (as far as I know). Defensive specialist (in a league that emphasizes and encourages offense). Zero quantifiable or proven ability to develop QBs (or WRs or RBs or TEs).

He's had good defenses from time to time, to be sure ... when he had superior players. But so did Goonther ... when he had superior players.

It's a head-scratching hire at best. Unless (as I mentioned), Elway is trying to placate his defensive vets (and their moms) who have vocalized their frustration with the team's direction.

FAX

One of his funnest defenses to watch was when he had patrick willis and justin smith...bad hire.

[Gravedigger]

Kubiak at OC is kinda bizarre. Retired for health issues, now back and they’ll have a Super Bowl winning head coach who is Elway’s best buddy reporting to a 60 year old rookie head coach?

Elway magic! Horsefucking his way to greatness!

[TEX]

Well, they could have hired anyone (lets be honest) that was available and there would have been a lot of negative talk around here.

Lets be even more honest, if you did not have a vested interest here, you would think it was a bad hire also, just like all of us.

[Iconic]

Definitely a reactionary hire. Picked him primarily to combat his main competition, Mahomes. I would have called it a great hire if Elway found a top tier OC but Kubiak isn't shit. Expect a bunch of mediocre seasons with one playoff visit before their both deposed.

[Boon]

F*** donk

[Rasputin]

Well, they could have hired anyone (lets be honest) that was available and there would have been a lot of negative talk around here.

Well, you're right , (let's be honest) it probably doesn't matter who you hire as HC Chiefs are going beat the Broncos more often than not next ten years as long as Patrick Mahomes II is upright and our quarterback.

[Deberg_1990]

Guys......I’m scared

[Sassy Squatch]

He's better than Vance Joseph but having the 20th, 23rd, and 8th ranked defenses in points allowed before bringing in a top 2 defender in Mack. Not really blowaway.

[ntexascardfan]

I would've been impressed if they brought in Kris Richards. I think he's going to be a star.

[TEX]

F*** donk

Forever!

[Mile High Mania]

Lets be even more honest, if you did not have a vested interest here, you would think it was a bad hire also, just like all of us.

I don't know enough about him... yes, I would prefer the offensive mastermind route, but they didn't go that way. I was not a fan of Munchak and a few other names, like Pagano. Fangio - total unknown as to what he can do in the role.

[Jerm]

Offensive league?

Hire a defensive coach. ROFL

A 60 yr. old first time coach at that....

['Hamas' Jenkins]

I'm calling him Pillowbitergio on general principal.

[TEX]

I don't know enough about him... yes, I would prefer the offensive mastermind route, but they didn't go that way. I was not a fan of Munchak and a few other names, like Pagano. Fangio - total unknown as to what he can do in the role.

Oh, I agree. ALL of their candidates seemed odd. So does forcing Kubes as OC on the new HC. Perhaps that's why all the candidates were head scratchers. Would take a different type of HC to agree to that. Certainly no offensive-minded candidate, with his own system, would agree to it.

[Deberg_1990]

Donkeys still stuck with Keenum?

[TEX]

Donkeys still stuck with Keenum?

I think Flacco is incoming...THAT would be funny!

[R Clark]

I think Flacco is incoming...THAT would be funny!

Even elway isn't that big of a dumbass?

[Chief Roundup]

I think Elway has exactly what he wants. Kubiak will run the offense and basically report to Elway while Fangio will run the rest of the team.

[TribalElder]

rinse & repeat

wait 2 seasons

rinse & repeat

[staylor26]

I think Elway has exactly what he wants Kubiak will run the offense and basically report to Elway while Fangio will run the rest of the team.

LMAO

Thanks captain obvious

[Chief Roundup]

LMAO

Thanks captain obvious

Like there are so many HC options that check all the boxes while being a young offensive minded coach.
Elway was probably smart here, at least in his own mind, in that he gets to keep an offensive coach that he believes in and gets a very good defensive mind that can run the day to day stuff.

[jjchieffan]

So this is Elway's fourth head coach hire right? Carl has 4 in 20 years. ElFraud has done it in what 7-8 years? LMAO

[staylor26]

Like there are so many HC options that check all the boxes while being a young offensive minded coach.
Elway was probably smart here, at least in his own mind, in that he gets to keep an offensive coach that he believes in and gets a very good defensive mind that can run the day to day stuff.

I’m guessing you missed the report that Fangio got the job because he was willing to let Elway pick his staff.

That’s why it’s obvious that Elway got what he wanted.

[rtmike]

I was surprised that the 49ers didn't find a way to keep him around after they ditched Harbaugh. He's a great DC. Time will tell if he can transition to a good HC. Some do....some don't. Crennel had a 4-15 record as HC. Here's hoping similar HC success to Mr. Fangio. :)


Who was the hc that only lasted a year with 49ers after Harbaugh?

Thought it was Fangio?

[Chief Roundup]

I’m guessing you missed the report that Fangio got the job because he was willing to let Elway pick his staff.

That’s why it’s obvious that Elway got what he wanted.

No I had not heard that til now. WOW

[staylor26]

No I had not heard that til now. WOW

Yea, bad GM wants more control.

Sounds like a great plan.

[rtmike]

Perfect for Elway.
I would bet Kubes has as much if not more power as the hc by title?
This has Elway keeping his guy entrenched with the team and all the stuff that bore down on Kubes and made him a short timer will be run through Fangio.
Keeping Kubiak fresh?
Lol,yeah right.

[TEX]

Did Elway at least pronounce Fangio's name correctly at the press conference?

[Chiefshrink]

Kubiak back at OC. Lulz

This seems like it could be a decent short term fix, but I’m not sure beyond that. Elway still has to find a QB, still has to find good players much more than he has so far.

Since the departure of Manning, Kubiak/Elway will never let control of the offense go to anyone else. After Elway's John Fox fiasco with Fox ignoring Elway's suggestions on play calling during the season and prior to the Seattle SB spanking Elway knew he could never hire anyone who would not dance to his music. Elway trusts Kubiak and no one else, hence why they continue to hire D coordinators. Elway especially needs "yes men" in the HC position because Elway will not relinquish total control of the team specifically the offense to anyone who will not follow his offensive mindset. Elway is "the king with no clothes on"(when drafting offensive players) and still doesn't realize he is "buck naked" offensively speaking. QBs - Bust, OL-Bust, TE-Bust, RBs - Bust(Lindsay was an UFA:D) WRs-Bust-until Courtland Sutton:shrug:

I'm all good with the Fangio hire because Denver will continue to have a good defense which only sharpens PM2 even more and Denver will continue to suck offensively.:D

[Mile High Mania]

Did Elway at least pronounce Fangio's name correctly at the press conference?

'Fan-GEEE-ooo... "

https://media1.tenor.com/images/58482e28185abb6d4e665b9111e0d724/tenor.gif?itemid=3578174

[ChiefsCountry]

Drew Lock better be studying up how to run the bootleg.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

LMAO Fangio was so desperate for the job he had to let Elway hire his staff for him.

That was the thing that stuck out most to me. This is going to end well; very, very well.
LMAO

[New World Order]

Denver Bronco sideline after they go 6-10 for the third straight season:

http://i.imgur.com/ygvJ9Eg.gif

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Denver Bronco sideline after they go 6-10 for the third straight season:

http://i.imgur.com/ygvJ9Eg.gif

ROFL

Was that Buddy Ryan???

God DAMN I miss the NFL.

[listopencil]

Denver Bronco sideline after they go 6-10 for the third straight season:

http://i.imgur.com/ygvJ9Eg.gif




If we had had a DC in the last couple of years that was willing to do that...I probably would have cheered if it had happened. Anyway, I will be more than happy if Kubiak manages to turn Kase Keenum into Jake Plummer. So let it be written, so let it be done.

[listopencil]

Drew Lock better be studying up how to run the bootleg.


Doesn't matter, you guys can't stop it no matter how badly we do it.

[listopencil]

I'm going to go out and buy some new Denver Bootlegs gear. Maybe a hat.

[FAX]

Doesn't matter, you guys can't stop it no matter how badly we do it.

LMAO

Well played, Mr. listopencil.

FAX

[wazu]

Doesn't matter, you guys can't stop it no matter how badly we do it.

It’s like the Crane Technique - If done right, no can defend!

[Lzen]

I was surprised that the 49ers didn't find a way to keep him around after they ditched Harbaugh. He's a great DC. Time will tell if he can transition to a good HC. Some do....some don't. Crennel had a 4-15(Chiefs) + 24-40(Browns) = 28-55 record as HC. Here's hoping similar HC success to Mr. Fangio. :)


FYP

[mr. tegu]

So we have a defensive minded head coach. That’s going to make it all the worst for him when the Chiefs put 30 ppg on them.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

So we have a defensive minded head coach. That’s going to make it all the worst for him when the Chiefs put 30 ppg on them.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4f/Silvio_Dante-_Sopranos.png/220px-Silvio_Dante-_Sopranos.png

[Sassy Squatch]

[Schefter] Assistant shocker: Gary Kubiak will not be Denver’s offensive coordinator, league sources tell ESPN. After lengthy discussions, Denver and Kubiak had different ideas on staffing and offensive philosophies. Both sides going in different directions.

[Mile High Mania]

[Schefter] Assistant shocker: Gary Kubiak will not be Denver’s offensive coordinator, league sources tell ESPN. After lengthy discussions, Denver and Kubiak had different ideas on staffing and offensive philosophies. Both sides going in different directions.

And, sounds like Munchak may end up in DEN after all... maybe a lateral move. We will see.

[Imon Yourside]

And, sounds like Munchak may end up in DEN after all... maybe a lateral move. We will see.

Keep fucking doubting Vic Fangio.

OK

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

BWA-HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA!

Epic turd soap opera in full swing.

[Mile High Mania]

BWA-HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA!

Epic turd soap opera in full swing.

Really? I think it’s great that Kubiak is moving on...

[Imon Yourside]

Really? I think it’s great that Kubiak is moving on...

Keep Fucking doubting Elway!

OK

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Really? I think it’s great that Kubiak is moving on...

Oh yeah, making space for the brilliance that is Munchack! You on the MOVE, baby!

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Keep Fucking doubting Elway!



Every day of our lives.

[Imon Yourside]

Oh yeah, making space for the brilliance that is Munchack! You on the MOVE, baby!

Keep fucking doubting munchsnacks!

OK

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Keep fucking doubting munchsnacks!

OK

Munchsack the Ball Licker.

[Imon Yourside]

Munchsack the Ball Licker.

That works for Elway, he wouldn't have it any other way.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

That works for Elway, he wouldn't have it any other way.


I'm sure Munchsack and coach Silvio Dante will get Dungver back to wild card glory.