The Denver Broncos have been aggressive this offseason in pursuing a giant identify for his or her head-coach emptiness, however one more high candidate has reportedly turned them down.
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans is now free to barter with different groups after the Niners misplaced to the Philadelphia Eagles within the NFC Championship Sport. There have been studies that Ryans is the best choice for each the Broncos and Houston Texans, however it appears like he is leaning toward joining the latter.
Based on Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Ryans just lately knowledgeable the Broncos that he is no longer interested in their head-coach job.
“The Denver Broncos additionally had vital curiosity in DeMeco Ryans,” Rapoport mentioned Monday. “After interviewing him, they’ve acquired indication that his intention is (to go) elsewhere. … He’s going to do a second interview with the Texans this week. Assuming all goes properly, and it ought to, he’ll be named the Texans’ subsequent head coach.”
Although issues should work out for the Broncos, it certain looks as if they’ve been swinging and lacking on head-coach candidates all offseason. Jim Harbaugh was mentioned to be one in every of their high selections earlier than he as soon as once more reaffirmed his dedication to Michigan. The Broncos even reportedly made a last-ditch attempt to change Harbaugh’s mind after he eliminated his identify from consideration.
Sean Payton was additionally linked to Denver, and he stays obtainable. Nevertheless, he could finally stay with Fox for one more season due to an unforeseen obstacle.
The Broncos have a brand new possession group that’s prepared to spend massive, however for some motive the crew can not appear to draw the candidates it likes probably the most.