Denver Broncos DC Vance Joseph has 3 tips for young coaches
Longtime defensive coordinator gives insight into leading Denver’s elite defense, being a minority coach, and more
Andscape senior NFL writer Jason Reid speaks to coordinators leaguewide about what meaningful advancement looks like for Black coaches at the highest level of football
“I’m qualified, and I’m ready for it.”
Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph is clear about his hope to lead an NFL team again, even as his priority remains the Broncos. Speaking with Andscape senior NFL writer Jason Reid, Joseph discusses the narrow window minority veteran coaches can face in the hiring process and why preparation matters more than dwelling on missed opportunities. He also gives three tips for young football coaches, reflects on Denver’s elite defense, its self-made players, and the close-knit culture that became the group’s superpower. It is an honest conversation about ambition, merit, and staying ready for the right call.