Report: John Fox And Denver Broncos Agree To Go Their Separate Ways
By Brett Gering
Update: Jan. 12 at 5:39 p.m. CT
Jay Glazer, as Fox Sports’ Peter Schrager relays, claimed that GM John Elway and the coaching staff didn’t see eye to eye.
"The relationship there with Elway--and not just John Fox, it was the entire coaching staff--they needed a split."-- Jay Glazer
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) January 12, 2015
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In the wake of Sunday’s 23-14 loss, the Denver Broncos and John Fox, per Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer, have decided to go their separate ways.
Broncos coach John fox just told me he and broncos have decided to part ways
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) January 12, 2015
Much like Jim Harbaugh, Fox, who tallied a 46-18 regular-season record with the Broncos, won’t have any shortage of job offerings on his plate. As NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport hints, the Chicago Bears, for one, will likely be in contact with the veteran.
The #Bears had been considering a veteran coach to pair with a young GM Ryan Pace. There wasn’t one available. With John Fox, now there is
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 12, 2015
Others around the league, from players to GMs, seemed to be blindsided by the news.
Just got a text from a GM with a HC vacancy. When I sent a message about the John Fox news in Denver he text back, "for real?"
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) January 12, 2015
Wow..
— Brandon Marshall (@BMarshh) January 12, 2015
As far as candidates go? The first person who comes to mind is Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak, who has history with Denver. Prior to his six-year stint as the Houston Texans head coach, Kubiak spent 11 consecutive seasons with the Broncos.
However, within the past 24 hours, he assured the Ravens that he isn’t packing his bags any time soon.
Gary Kubiak is here to stay.
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) January 12, 2015
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Regardless of whether Peyton Manning returns, the Kansas City Chiefs will be facing a new-look Broncos squad in 2015.