If Joseph leaves for a head-coaching gig elsewhere, the Broncos will receive two third-round compensatory draft picks from the NFL. The expectation is that secondary coach Jim Leonhard would take over as defensive coordinator in the event of Joseph departing.

The remaining list of experienced candidates thus far connected to the Giants includes Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, former Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy, former Buccaneers and Falcons coach Raheem Morris, and former Raiders coach and Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce.

While most Denver Broncos players and coaches are taking some time away from work this week after securing a bye during the first week of the NFL playoffs, defensive coordinator Vance Joseph is expected to interview with a handful of NFL teams about their head coaching vacancies.

Defensive coordinators don’t often get second chances to be head coaches, but the Broncos’ mastermind is deserving of the opportunity.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph is slated to meet with the team on Thursday. Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak’s interview is set for Friday.

Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph is reportedly receiving interest from the majority of teams with head coaching vacancies so far this offseason.

The Denver Broncos were given several days off following their No. 1 seed-clinching victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. They’ll return to practice later this week for some intrasquad work before finding out their divisional round opponent this weekend and then diving into game-planning preparation.

The Broncos' most logical in-house replacement if they lose Joseph would be defensive pass game coordinator/assistant head coach Jim Leonhard, who has drawn DC interest from NFL teams in the past. Social: Follow Broncos Wire on Facebook and Twitter/X ! Did you know : These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.