Race has nothing to do with most of the objections, nor should it. Clearly, there aren't nearly enough African-American head coaches in the NFL, and more (a lot more) are needed.
Still, Twitter Nation collectively (and correctly) feels that the Broncos require an offensive specialist in the top job, since quarterbacks Trevor Siemian and Paxton Lynch both need serious development and the running game is a bad joke thanks to an offensive line that could double as a swinging door.
In contrast, Denver's defense remains historically excellent and figures to stay that way if current defensive coordinator Wade Phillips sticks around (and every effort must be made to make that happen).
Joseph, for his part, is a defensive guy, and while reports suggest that he'd bring ex-Broncos offensive coordinator and former San Diego Chargers coach Mike McCoy with him, there are very real questions about whether the Dolphins' D is all that great. On Sunday, Colorado Springs Gazette columnist Woody Paige presented a compelling argument that Joseph's credentials as a defensive mastermind are highly questionable, and that was before Antonio Brown, Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers torched the Dolphins 30-12.
After the abrupt resignation of Gary Kubiak as Denver Broncos head coach (reportedly for health reasons — and this time, that might actually be true), one name quickly rose to the top of most pundits' lists of possible replacements: Kyle Shanahan, currently the offensive coordinator for the red-hot Atlanta Falcons and son of ex-Broncos coach Mike Shanahan, under whose tenure the squad won two Super Bowls. And young Kyle does indeed seem to be the perfect choice.
So why isn't exec John Elway focusing all his efforts on getting Shanahan to sign on the line that is dotted? Perhaps he is and is publicly playing possum. Then again, Elway's relationship with Mike Shanahan was prickly at times, and because Kyle and Mike have been portrayed as being part of a package deal, with Dad serving as a consultant for his offspring, Big John may simply not want to deal with his old coach anymore.
If that's the case, Elway needs to get over himself and put the team ahead of his own personal issues. After all, Broncos fans who were unenthusiastic about Joseph as a head-coaching prospect before Miami's playoffs drubbing are even less excited now. For proof, continue to read our picks for the twenty most memorable tweets about Joseph and the Broncos.
Number 1:
After watching the dolphins today, gotta hope the @Broncos lose Vance Joseph's phone number. When he calls later this week.. "Vance who?" pic.twitter.com/YVPCCZu6Q5
— Brian Bell Creative (@BrianABell1980) January 8, 2017
Number 2:
Dear @Broncos PLEASE give Vance Joseph the HC position, love @MiamiDolphins fans. #MIAvsPIT
— Saulus Sedai (@SaulusSedai) January 8, 2017
Number 3:
I vote no on Vance Joseph. #Broncos
— Brian Dea (@bdea13) January 8, 2017
Number 4:
Quite an audition for Vance Joseph today. Never have liked the guy and hope Mr @johnelway goes for the right pick #Broncos
— Cesar Omar (@CesarOmarBTS) January 8, 2017
Number 5:
@Broncos staff asking Elway "so you wanna set up that Vance Joseph meeting for tomorrow boss?"
— Chicago Jones (@ChicagoJonesDW) January 8, 2017
Elway: pic.twitter.com/uRcfDVNdeG
Number 6:
Number 7:so this D.Coord for the Dolphins is who the @Broncos and @johnelway want as our new head coach? No thanks. Pass on Vance Joseph please.
— Hannah Bear (@HannahNDenver) January 8, 2017
Hey Vance Joseph, don't go to the Chargers!!!!
— Michael H. (@GoLeahcim) January 8, 2017
Go fuck up another team like the Broncos!!!!!
Number 8:
If that Dolphins performance is any indication of what Vance Joseph might bring to Denver, the #Broncos should not be interested. @NFLFemale
— Leora*Broncos*Ruzin (@LeoraKitty78) January 8, 2017
Number 9:
I. Do. Not. Want. Vance. Joseph. As. Broncos. Coach.
— Thank you Kubiak. (@SouthernCard) January 8, 2017
Number 10:
Sooo why is Vance Joseph an option for @Broncos job? Dolphin defense is terrible
— Corey Michael (@2coreym88) January 8, 2017
Continue to see ten more tweets from fans who aren't excited by the prospect of Vance Joseph as the next coach for the Denver Broncos.
Number 11:
@johnelway if it's Vance Joseph's to lose, Broncos are in trouble. #unprepared #soft
— Rodney (@TemporarySaint) January 8, 2017
Number 12:
@Broncos Don't you dare hire Vance Joseph you moron!!! @johnelway
— Doug Hillman (@llfuzzball) January 8, 2017
Number 13:
Why is Vance Joseph a top candidate for the #Broncos head coach? 29th ranked defense & getting worked by the #Steelers. @Gilfest @LesShapiro
— Chris GC (@ctopher73) January 8, 2017
Number 14:
I'll nominate my old high school coach to coach the #Broncos. Anyone is better than Vance Joseph.
— Ben Phillips #NFB (@Bphillips2013) January 8, 2017
Number 15:
Broncos Run Defense needs help...Doesn't look like Vance Joseph can provide any of that
— ? Marcus R. ? (@MarcusR_13) January 8, 2017
Number 16:
Hiring Vance Joseph for Broncos HC would be like promoting the captain of the Exon Valdez to Secretary of the Navy https://t.co/g6ew1dAp6e
— Tony Irvine (@Ti317) January 8, 2017
Number 17:
How is Vance Joseph the leading HC candidate. His Miami Def is hot garbage. #hireshanahan @Broncos @johnelway
— G-Dubs (@DirtyWils) January 8, 2017
Number 18:
Once again I hope the Broncos are paying attention and why they should NOT hire Vance Joseph as coach. #Broncos
— Christopher Lujan (@CheyTownLu) January 8, 2017
Number 19:
Good luck with Vance Joseph @Broncos lmfao
— Tanner Joseph (@TannerJoseph22) January 8, 2017
Number 20:
Hey @Broncos...thank you for taking Vance Joseph. Us Dolfans appreciate you! #finsup
— Perfectville (@PerfectvillePod) January 8, 2017