New Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph is a spectacular mentor leader. John Elway and the Broncos made the right choice again…
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Anyway, as the headline attests, I’ll tell of why Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph meets my approval.
Joseph has 12 years of coaching experience in the NFL, including a 2016 stint as defensive coordinator of the Miami Dolphins.
Prior to his official hiring, Broncos executive vice president of football operations John Elway shared his thoughts on Joseph.
We enjoyed visiting with Vance Joseph at our facility today. He has great leadership qualities and a strong vision of what it takes to win.
— John Elway (@johnelway) January 10, 2017
Also, outstanding media such as Antwan Staley of Athlon Sports have a high opinion of Joseph. These are comments from Miami Dolphins safety Michael Thomas.
Michael Thomas said the accountability that Vance Joseph brought to the team was needed to changed the culture in the locker room
— Antwan V. Staley (@antwanstaley) January 9, 2017
My witness is not as great as that of Elway or Staley but I share my thoughts anyway.
Joseph, a former option quarterback and running back at Colorado from 1990-1995, went undrafted. He then played for the Indianapolis Colts and New York Jets as a defensive back. I admire the fact that he had two career interceptions in only six games.
He had a nose for the ball and when he retired in 1996, he could relate to players.
Here is the take of Chicago Bears Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Singletary. He was Joseph’s first NFL boss in San Francisco when he got to the pro coaching ranks in 2005.
Now, if someone as great as Singletary feels this way, I’m inclined to agree. Everything I’ve observed from Joseph suggests he’s all about accountability and togetherness on his football team.
He speaks with a strong and resonant voice but has character to back it up.
Additionally, it didn’t hurt Joseph’s cause that he came from the Gary Kubiak coaching tree.
Rumor has it that the Broncos really wanted Joseph from his position in Cincinnati in 2015 as Bengals’ defensive backs coach.
In any event, this is how things have worked for the Broncos at the present moment. I trust that Elway has made the right decision and I trust all of Broncos Country will rejoice as the season commences, with Joseph at the helm.