A vote for Ed Donatel

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The statistics provide justification in calling the Broncos’ defense elite:

Scoring: Opposing offenses have scored 224 points, second-fewest in the league (New England 207). The Broncos have held opponents to one or no touchdowns in six of 14 games.

Three-and-outs: The Broncos have forced opponents into a three-and-out on 22.7% of the possessions (32 of 141), second-best in the league (Indianapolis 24.2%).

Ten-yard plays: The Broncos have allowed 162, tied for fifth-fewest with Carolina.

Red zone: Opponents have scored touchdowns on 15 of 31 possessions inside the 20-yard line — the Broncos are the league’s third-best red zone defense (48.4%, behind New Orleans 43.6% and New England 45.9%).

Overall, the Broncos are allowing 17.4 points per game, tied for second-fewest in the league and in the conversation of the franchise’s top defenses in the last 30 years

https://www.denverpost.com/2021/12/21/b ... team-best/

 

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Broncos DC Ed Donatell Linked to Seahawks Job Opening

We've got to assume that Ed Donatell, the only coordinator not summarily dismissed alongside Vic Fangio, was kept in Denver for a reason.

KEITH CUMMINGS JAN 18, 2022

One emerging theory is that Paton might look to maintain some consistency on the defensive side of the ball by keeping on Ed Donatell in his current capacity as defensive coordinator. 

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But perhaps most tellingly, Donatell expressed the desire to stick around with the Broncos if possible.

“Great respect for Vic. We have 11 years together setting up defenses,” Donatell told Klis on January 9. "[We have a] tremendous background together, countless hours sharing ideas and formulating game plans. Would love to stay and complete this Bronco mission!"



https://www.si.com/nfl/broncos/news/ed- ... ob-opening