The elephant in the room is the most recent play called by Kellen Moore. But the big picture shows that he is one of the most versatile schemers in the NFL.

Dan Quinn is the only candidate on the Broncos’ current interview list with actual NFL head-coaching experience, and that could end up being the difference if he lands the job.

A team that hires O'Connell wouldn't just be getting a promising young coach. They'd be getting a slice of Sean McVay's process-based philosophy -- which has proven to yield results wherever it is implemented.

Gannon's ability to listen to his players and adapt helped him stabilize the Philadelphia defense after some rough patches early in his first season as an NFL coordinator.

Brian Callahan has a bit of Peyton Manning in him.

“Do I think he’s ready? I think absolutely,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said at a press conference this week.

Aaron Glenn will be the first to interview for the Broncos' head-coaching job on Thursday, and his leadership is likely to be his selling point.

Says Aaron Rodgers: "I think this is a little overdue, to be honest ... He’s a fantastic teacher. He’s incredible in front of the room, and I’m really happy for him.”

The last obstacle toward a transition of Broncos ownership has been removed.

For New England inside-linebackers coach Jerod Mayo, it's all about leadership that goes beyond football.

“It’s sort of become systemic here, what’s been happening here,” Joe Ellis said. “We can’t figure out ways to win games. And that’s gotta change."

Who could be next? There are plenty of candidates to consider.

It was one decision in a meaningless game, but it spoke volumes about the Broncos and what they have been in the Vic Fangio era.

"It's a huge honor," said Bridgewater, who had the best statistical season for any Broncos QB since Peyton Manning in 2014.

For Vic Fangio, his future as a head coach may not come down to the sort of dramatic meeting with a person in high authority that one would script for “The Crown.” He said Wednesday that he did not have a meeting scheduled with Broncos president/CEO Joe Ellis or general manager George Paton, but that he has “multiple” conversations with…...

"We just didn’t make enough plays, and we just played too sloppy in the back half to be the team that we wanted to be, and those mistakes kind of cost us," lamented Melvin Gordon.

In a way, the Broncos’ 34-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers was their bottle episode.

They always say, "Next man up." But what happens when you run out of next men? The Broncos might be at that point if their COVID-19 woes get any worse.

COVID-19 has rocked the Denver Broncos and the Los Angeles Chargers this week. But at this moment, it is the Broncos who are trending in the wrong direction.