Philadelphia Eagles hire Vic Fangio as defensive coordinator
Former Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers head coach brings wealth of experience to Philadelphia
Fangio is known for his innovative defensive schemes and ability to develop young players
The Philadelphia Eagles have hired Vic Fangio as their new defensive coordinator, the team announced on Tuesday.
Fangio, 64, has a long and successful track record as a defensive coach in the NFL, having served as the head coach of the Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers, and as the defensive coordinator of the Chicago Bears.
He is known for his innovative defensive schemes, which have helped his teams to consistently rank among the best in the league. Fangio is also known for his ability to develop young players, and he has a reputation for being a tough but fair coach.
The Eagles are hoping that Fangio can help them to improve their defense, which struggled at times last season. The Eagles finished the 2022 season ranked 20th in the NFL in total defense and 26th in scoring defense.
Fangio is a welcome addition to the Eagles' coaching staff, and he is expected to have a major impact on the team's defense in 2023 and beyond.
Fangio's defensive philosophy
Fangio is a believer in a multiple-front defense, which means that he uses a variety of different defensive formations and schemes to confuse opposing offenses.
He is also known for his use of pressure, and he often sends extra defenders after the quarterback in order to create turnovers and sacks.
Fangio's defenses are typically very disciplined and well-coached, and they are known for their ability to stop the run and force turnovers.
Fangio's track record
Fangio has a long and successful track record as a defensive coach in the NFL.
He was the defensive coordinator of the Chicago Bears from 2015 to 2018, and during that time the Bears ranked among the top 10 in the NFL in total defense each season.
Fangio was the head coach of the Denver Broncos from 2019 to 2021, and during his tenure the Broncos ranked in the top 10 in the NFL in total defense twice.
Fangio was fired by the Broncos after the 2021 season, but he was quickly hired by the San Francisco 49ers as their defensive coordinator in 2022.
The 49ers defense ranked in the top 10 in the NFL in total defense in 2022, and Fangio was credited with helping to develop a number of young players on the team.
Fangio's impact on the Eagles
The Eagles are hoping that Fangio can help them to improve their defense, which struggled at times last season.
The Eagles finished the 2022 season ranked 20th in the NFL in total defense and 26th in scoring defense.
Fangio is a proven defensive coach, and he is expected to have a major impact on the Eagles' defense in 2023 and beyond.
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