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Vance Joseph's Confident Return to Denver Broncos as Sean Payton's DC
Former Broncos head coach Vance Joseph has returned to Denver as an assistant coach, saying he relishes the opportunity to work for new Broncos head coach Sean Payton. Payton had originally planned to hire Vic Fangio, but he joined the Dolphins instead. Payton praised Joseph's professionalism and leadership, and Joseph expressed his admiration for Payton's coaching abilities. Joseph aims to help Payton end the Broncos' playoff drought and win games. He also mentioned former Broncos coach Wade Phillips, who returned as the team's defensive coordinator and won a championship.