Where’s Vic Fangio going?

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Two days ago, NFL Network told us that former Broncos coach Vic Fangio would become the Dolphins’ new defensive coordinator. Other reports, relying on unnamed sources, have echoed that same sentiment.

Fangio, for his part, has told two different reporters that nothing is done.

As of this posting, nothing has been announced by the Dolphins.

The announcement in theory, could some at any time. Or not at all. Folks are watching the 49ers, a team mentioned by Mike Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle in his tweet with an on-the-record quote from Fangio that “nothing has been decided on my end.”

Indeed, chatter has increased over the past day that Fangio could be the replacement for DeMeco Ryans, once the 49ers defensive coordinator takes the head-coaching job in Houston.

So we continue to watch and wait for something official, from Miami or San Francisco or somewhere else. As we’ve learned in past cases, until something is done it’s never actually done.

23 responses to “Where’s Vic Fangio going?

  1. Why would Fangio return to the 49ers after they spurned him for Jim Tomsula for the head coaching job?

  2. Deal’s not done until the money’s in the bank.

    Fangio certainly would prefer San Fran’s roster!

  3. If I was the Dolphins I’d give hime a 48 hour deadline and start looking for someone else. This is starting to remind me of the Jim Harbaugh fiasco.

  4. Wasn’t Sean Payton planning on him being his DC? Is Payton definitely out for this year?

  5. cags777 says:
    January 31, 2023 at 10:52 am
    Why would Fangio return to the 49ers after they spurned him for Jim Tomsula for the head coaching job?
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    Because that was eight years ago? Because Fangio was never a candidate for the job at that time? Because he wants another DC job instead of sitting around not collecting a paycheck?

  6. San Francisco = very good team & HIGH state income tax. Miami = average team & ZERO state income tax.
    It’s apparently not about the money – probably more to where he’s most comfortable living & working.

  7. This is ridiculous. I would hire the second best candidate and tell the old guy to kick rocks if he doesn’t want the job. Time to move on McDaniel. 🐬

  8. I can see why Miami wants Fangio as DC and I can see why Sean Payton apparently wants to bring Fangio along to wherever he ends up. Fangio is an excellent defensive strategist with years of experience, the defense kept Fangio’s Broncos in many games even while the offense did nothing.
    As a reminder, Fangio’s starting QBs during his time as Denver HC were: Brandon Allen, Drew Lock, Joe Flacco, Brett Rypien, Kendall Hinton, Teddy Bridgewater and Jeff Driskel.

  9. Just cause he’s old doesn’t mean he’s no longer a good or innovative coach. The guy has earned the right to be picky. Go ahead and take your own sweet time Vic.

  10. I wish Vic would come back to the Bears. But failing that? I think he’s happy at home in Philly until the right opening turns up.

  11. “Why would Fangio return to the 49ers after they spurned him for Jim Tomsula for the head coaching job?”

    Fangio has a good relationship with Shanahan and the Niners. And if you haven’t noticed, NOBODY is offering a head coaching job to Fangio.

  12. Vic Fangio is still under contract (as a team consultant) with the Philadelphia Eagles for the 2022 season and likely, cannot publically commit until after the Eagles season ends. He can interview for any coaching/coordinator position but not publically commit.

  13. Deal’s not done until the money’s in the bank.

    Fangio certainly would prefer San Fran’s roster!

    Prefer a San Francisco roster that just got blow out by the Eagles ?
    Lmao, the Dolphins with a rookie QB, tons of injuries on defense almost beat the Buffalo Bills 3 times this past season !
    And sport the Best receiver random in the league, added Chubb, and all injured corners and safeties will be back next year, of course he would prefer Miami’s roster over San Fran, get educated!

  14. Fangio’s girlfriend lives in California, his mother lives in Florida. Let’s see who wins.

  15. Broncos have the more talented defense and it’s the defense Fangio help build. He’ll be back in Denver.

  16. josee says:
    January 31, 2023 at 2:56 pm
    Deal’s not done until the money’s in the bank.

    Fangio certainly would prefer San Fran’s roster!

    Prefer a San Francisco roster that just got blow out by the Eagles ?
    Lmao, the Dolphins with a rookie QB, tons of injuries on defense almost beat the Buffalo Bills 3 times this past season !

    The Dolphins almost beat the Bills 2 times. They won the first game at home.

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