After weeks of rumors and speculation it appears that Wade Phillips will become Denver’s defensive coordinator. Gil Whiteley first broke the story.
Wade Phillips has been hired as the Broncos defensive coordinator… done deal
— Gil Whiteley (@Gilfest) January 29, 2015
Vic Lombardi later confirmed the hire.
Just got confirmation. @sonofbum it is. Wade Phillips is the new DC.
— Vic Lombardi (@VicLombardi) January 29, 2015
Phillips held the same position on Gary Kubiak’s staff in Houston and has deep ties to the Broncos so the hire should come as no surprise.
Vance Joseph seemed to be leading candidate but the Bengals refused to let Joseph out current contract.
Phillips hasn’t worked in the NFL since the 2013 season when he served as interim head coach for the Texans after Kubiak was fired.
