Former Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio has interviewed for the Carolina Panthers’ defensive coordinator position, according to The Athletic‘s Joe Person (via Panthers Wire).
Fangio’s interview with the Panthers could have potential implications for the Broncos: Sean Payton is believed to view Fangio as his preferred choice for DC with his next team.
Denver and Carolina are among the teams who have shown interest in Payton this offseason, with the Broncos set to interview him in person on Tuesday.
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, who was a candidate for Denver’s HC opening, has a connection to Fangio as well. Fangio worked as a defensive coordinator under Harbaugh at Stanford (2010) and with the San Francisco 49ers (2011-2014).
Harbaugh’s connection to Fangio was more notable before Harbaugh announced Monday that he will remain at Michigan.
As the Broncos continue their search for a new HC, Fangio’s status as a DC candidate is worth monitoring.
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