The Broncos moved on from head coach Vic Fangio earlier today, and they’ve naturally started eyeing potential replacements. Per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero (Twitter links), the Broncos requested interviews with Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon and Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports (via Twitter) that the Broncos have also requested an interview with Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell.
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Gannon, 39, has spent 15 years as a coach and scout. Following a three-year stint as the Colts defensive backs coach, he was hired as the Eagles defensive coordinator last offseason. During his first season in the role, the Eagles defense ranked top-10 in yards allowed, with Philly’s rush defense showing particular promise.
Glenn had a 15-year career as a cornerback, and he’s transitioned to coaching in recent years. He had a long stint as the Saints defensive backs coach before getting hired as the Lions DC in 2021. While the Lions defense left plenty to be desired this past season, the 49-year-old is still highly regarded in coaching circles.
O’Connell has been a popular name since taking over as Rams offensive coordinator in 2020. Following an impressive first season in Los Angeles, the Rams offense took a small step back in 2021, although this was mostly due to an inconsistent rushing attack.
This is not meant as racism just a question. With the Rooney rule is it fine for teams interview one candidate and hire them as long as they are a minority or do they still have to interview someone from all racial
Backgrounds?
I believe the rule just says that at least one minority must be interviewed for the position. That means if the first interview is with a person deemed a minority then the rule is satisfied.
So there is no backlash on interviewing one person as long as they are a minority?
i believe that is correct
They can have Gannon… he coached way too passively .
I really hope they don’t take Aaron Glenn. I think he has been a huge addition to Detroit and I would hate to see him go.
I agree. I was about the echo the same sentiments.
Unless I heard wrong the league has stepped up on rule and two interviews with a classified minority is now the standard? OR they were discussing it at the beginning of this past season due to falling short of the rules desired impact?
The league has shifted it’s focus to getting more minorities interviewed for executive positions but that’s an even tougher challenge than getting more minorities into HC positions.
Hope they choose Gannon and he takes Howie with him as a bonus.