Matt Patricia interviewed for the Broncos’ defensive coordinator position earlier this month, but Denver chose to go with former head coach Vance Joseph instead.
During an interview at the NFL Combine on Tuesday, Broncos head coach Sean Payton said Patricia was impressive during the interview and is an “outstanding” candidate. He said he may consider Patricia for another position on his staff.
“It’s a little early to answer that. We just got here,” Payton said. “He and I are going to talk this week. I wouldn’t rule that out. If that possibly came to fruition, it would be for a few things.