When he was introduced as Denver Broncos head coach on Thursday, Vance Joseph said he wanted to prioritize “players first, scheme second.” He found an offensive coordinator that embodies that philosophy.
On Friday, the Broncos officially announced the hiring of Mike McCoy as offensive coordinator. This will mark his second stint in the position for the Broncos, having filled the role from 2009-2012.
Known for his ability to adapt his scheme to his personnel, McCoy coached Kyle Orton to a career year in 2009. Then, he completely changed the Broncos’ plan of attack to accommodate the unique skillset of Tim Tebow, helping guide the NFL’s top rushing attack in 2011. Then, in his final year with the Broncos, he flipped the script again in 2012, the team’s first season with Peyton Manning.
McCoy left the Broncos in 2013 to become head coach of the (then) San Diego Chargers. There, he showed the ability to work around a mediocre offensive line, helping Phillip Rivers remain effective. The 44-year-old was fired by the Chargers on Jan. 1.
