Report: Broncos To Hire Dolphins DC Vance Joseph As Head Coach

The Denver Broncos are expected to hire Dolphins defensive coordinator Vance Joseph as their new head coach, according to ESPN's Josina Anderson:

Vance Joseph and the #Denver Broncos are closing in on a deal to make Joseph their next head coach, per source. Still working on numbers.

— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) January 11, 2017

Broncos gave HC Vance Joseph a 4-year deal, per source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 11, 2017

Joseph nearly got the job two years ago before Denver hired Gary Kubiak, and it's clear that John Elway has a high opinion of him. 

"He has great leadership qualities and a strong vision of what it takes to win,'' general manager John Elway tweeted after Tuesday's interview. Joseph was originally scheduled to interview for the Chargers' coaching vacancy on Wednesday, but stayed in Denver after that interview on Tuesday.

Joseph has quickly risen up the coaching ranks, serving as the defensive backs coach for three different teams from 2006-2015 (49ers, Texans, Bengals) before becoming Miami's defensive coordinator in 2016. He received a lot of credit for Miami's turnaround this season, which was largely spearheaded by their defense.

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