Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph has been facing a tough season in 2023. With the team’s defense giving up the highest number of 181 points in the NFL through five games, the pressure is on.
As they prepare for a challenging matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night, Joseph acknowledges the difficulties but also sees signs of progress.
While acknowledging the defense’s early-season woes, Joseph also acknowledges the strides made in the previous game against the Jets.
Despite a few lapses resulting in crucial big plays, such as Breece Hall’s 72-yard touchdown run.
“It’s been frustrating. It hasn’t been fun, but my focus is improving weekly,” he said. “It’s been bizarre, a little bit. But I get it, it’s the league. It’s a hard league. But no one’s blinking. Everyone’s working. And I’m working to fix it. And I thought last week it was closer, outside four or five plays. We can’t have those plays. That’s not NFL football. You can’t run through the defense for 70 yards untouched. I’m not used to that. I’m unfamiliar with that. Yes, I’m pissed off about that. Absolutely I am. But I’m not broken. I’m working to get it fixed, but I’m not happy about that.”
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However, if improvement doesn’t come quickly, Joseph himself could be facing a hot seat.
