FOX Sports’ NFL Insider Jay Glazer is reporting that coach John Fox and the Denver Broncos decided to part ways Monday.
Broncos coach John fox just told me he and broncos have decided to part ways
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) January 12, 2015
Fox and Elway met at 2:30 today and they decided
— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) January 12, 2015
Fox’s Broncos lost to the Colts on Sunday in the second round of the NFL playoffs. His job security was in question before the game was even played.
It’s unclear at this point whether Fox would have interest in the Chicago Bears’ job, but the Bears might have interest in Fox. In fact, the Bears probably should.
Among the available options, Fox, 59, is surely among the best. He’s been to two Super Bowls, one with the Broncos and one with the Panthers, owns a 119-89 career record and possesses a defensive background. He was a defensive coordinator for the New York Giants before becoming a head coach.
Several of Fox’s assistants have gone onto head coaching roles, including Jack Del Rio, Dennis Allen and Mike McCoy. Broncos offensive coordinator Adam Gase seems to be on a similar track.
Fox had a .719 winning percentage in four seasons at Denver, the best winning percentage of any coach in the franchise’s history, per ESPN.
There’s also at least one legitimate reason to believe the Bears will pursue Fox. According to Greg Gabriel, formerly the Bears’ director of college scouting, Fox has ties to consultant Ernie Accorsi.
Ernie Accorsi and John Fox have a close relationship. He should guide Ryan Pace towards Fox. Would be ideal
— Greg Gabriel (@greggabe) January 12, 2015
Fox was DC in NY when Accorsi was GM
— Greg Gabriel (@greggabe) January 12, 2015