
Most recently, he was head of the 2018 Chicago Bears number one ranked defense. Fangio ran the great San Francisco 49ers defenses during the Jim Harbaugh years.

Elway replaced Joseph with long time, elite defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. He fired head coach Vance Joseph, officially ending what was the time of his life. Vic Fangio head coaching record: N/A OffseasonĪfter the Denver Broncos missed the playoffs for the third straight season, John Elway decided to start anew. Hired head coach Vic Fangio, hired offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello, hired defensive coordinator Ed Donatell. Key losses: OLB Shaquil Barrett, OG Billy Turner, C Matt Paradis, TE Matt LaCosse, QB Case Keenum, CB Bradley Roby, DT Domata PekoĮarly Round Rookies: TE Noah Fant, OT Dalton Risner, QB Drew Lock, DL Dre’Mont JonesĬoaching Changes: Fired head coach Vance Joseph, fired offensive coordinator Bill Musgrave, fired defensive coordinator Joe Woods. If I make it about me in that moment, I'm hurting the team," said Bridgewater, who again received a rousing cheer from the Vikings fans still fond of him from his time here from 2014-17.Key additions: QB Joe Flacco, DB Kareem Jackson, OT Ja’Wuan James, CB Bryce Callahan, "There's 10 other guys out there on the field competing to earn a spot on this team. Fangio has already promised to flip the order for the next game, but neither of them seems to be sweating the situation.

"From a mental standpoint and a physical standpoint, I feel like I'm a little past where I left off and it feels good to be able to say that," said Lock, the third-year passer who took the first turn and finished 5 for 7.īridgewater, acquired by new general manager George Paton in an offseason trade with Carolina, was 7 for 9 for 74 yards. Trinity Benson had two touchdowns, one from each of the quarterbacks vying to be the starter for September. Hamler had 105 receiving yards, including an 80-yard catch, sprint and score from Lock on the first play after a safety against the Vikings. I want it to be a hard decision," said coach Vic Fangio, repeating the "even-steven" declaration he's made on the race all summer.īroncos first-round draft pick Pat Surtain II scored on a 30-yard interception return after a misdirected throw by Vikings backup Jake Browning, who was then pulled for rookie Kellen Mond. "I'm thrilled that both of them played well. Bank Stadium on Augin Minneapolis, Minnesota.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - AUGUST 14: Teddy Bridgewater #5 of the Denver Broncos throws the ball in the second quarter of preseason play against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Lock passed for 151 yards and two touchdowns in three possessions in a crisp first audition for the open competition, Bridgewater followed suit and the Broncos beat the Minnesota Vikings 33-6 on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Denver Broncos Quarterback Drew Lock at U.S. The whole team looked sharp in the Broncos' exhibition opener. There sure was no reason to complain about any lack of clarity, though. (AP) - Neither Drew Lock nor Teddy Bridgewater stood out from the other as both of Denver's quarterback candidates faced Minnesota backups.
