Joseph becomes the sixth black active head coach in the NFL, joining Mike Tomlin (Steelers), Marvin Lewis (Bengals), Hue Jackson (Browns), Jim Caldwell (Lions) and Todd Bowles (Jets).Įxcited to announce Vance Joseph as head coach of the Denver Broncos! /m87uUn9KXs- John Elway January 11, 2017 Many with the Broncos say he would have been the pick back then had Kubiak not become available. The Broncos had vetted Joseph long before this week, as he interviewed for the job in 2015. It's incredibly humbling to be part of an organization like the Broncos with so much history and success, especially when you see all the great things this franchise has accomplished.' 'I am very thankful to John Elway and Joe Ellis for this opportunity. There is a culture of winning here, and the standards around here won't change - Those are to win championships. This is not a rebuilding situation - It's a reboot. But what makes this even more special is it's a place that's ready to win.

'The Broncos have an unbelievable winning tradition and great fan support. 'Becoming head coach of the Denver Broncos is a dream job for many reasons,' Joseph said in a statement Wednesday.

Sean McDermott, right, hired as the Bills' head coach, and Vance Joseph, left, named the Broncos' head coach, become the third and fourth youngest active NFL head coaches.

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