5 candidates to be the next Denver Broncos head coach

5 candidates to replace Vance Joseph as Denver Broncos head coach

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 15: Head coach Vance Joseph of the Denver Broncos on the sidelines during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns. The Denver Broncos hosted the Cleveland Browns at Broncos Stadium at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, December 15, 2018. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /

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3. Jim Schwartz

Schwartz is in his third season as Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator. Things have taken a downturn this year, as they 27th in the league in total defense, but a rash of injuries in the secondary has played a huge role in that and the Eagles are still a top-12 run defense (11th) after being the league’s best against the run last year.

Schwartz spent five seasons as head coach of the Detroit Lions (2009-2013), with 29-51 record and one playoff appearance. But he wouldn’t the first guy to do better with a second chance to be a head coach, and he has coordinated top-10 defenses with the Tennessee Titans (2002, 2007 and 2008), Buffalo Bills (2014) and the Eagles (2017). More specifically, in 12 seasons as a coordinator Schwartz has had a top-10 run defense seven times.

Schwartz would not be a very exciting hire. But he seems sure to get another shot as a head coach at some point, and if he can get a good offensive coordinator to come with him the Broncos automatically have to be interested in someone with his experience level.

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