The Atlanta Falcons continue to waste no time with their head coaching search and have now extended a request to Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph. Broncos DC Vance Joseph’s interview requests: – Titans – Cardinals – Raiders – Giants – Falcons

The Falcons have said when a new head coach is selected, they'll recommend to that person that defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich stay with the team.

Last year, Sean Payton lost three members of his coaching staff -- Declan Doyle, John Morton and Chris Banjo -- who left for promotions with other clubs. After going 14-3 and securing the No. 1 seed in the AFC this season, the Denver Broncos are once again in danger of losing coaches to other teams.

Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph will be very busy with interviews this week. After the Tennessee Titans lined up an interview with Joseph on Monday for their head coach opening, sources said the Arizona Cardinals,

Ja’Quan McMillian goofed up the play in practice, got an earful from Denver defensive coordinator Vance Joseph and then made good when given another chance Sunday when it mattered most.

The Broncos' most logical in-house replacement if they lose Joseph would be defensive pass game coordinator/assistant head coach Jim Leonhard, who has drawn DC interest from NFL teams in the past. Social: Follow Broncos Wire on Facebook and Twitter/X ! Did you know : These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.

Teams with head coaches can't secretly work behind the scenes to hire Harbaugh or anyone else because the NFL adopted the Rooney Rule in 2003. It requires teams to conduct in-person interviews with at least two diverse -- minority or female -- candidates who don't currently work for the team.