It appears that the criticism of former Denver Broncos coach Vance Joseph by current head coach Vic Fangio is becoming even more unfavorable following Joseph’s poor debut as the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals. After Joseph was fired from his position with the Broncos in 2018, Fangio made it clear that he was not a fan of his predecessor’s coaching style. Now, after the Cardinals’ embarrassing 24-20 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 1, Fangio’s criticism of Joseph appears to be even more justified.
The Cardinals were expected to be competitive this season, but their Week 1 performance was far from impressive. Joseph’s decision-making was heavily criticized, and it was clear that the team was not prepared for the game. This was particularly evident in the fourth quarter, when the Cardinals failed to score a single point despite having multiple opportunities to do so.
Joseph’s poor performance in Week 1 has only served to further validate Fangio’s criticism of his predecessor. Fangio had previously stated that Joseph was not a good fit for the Broncos and that he did not have the necessary experience or knowledge to be successful in the NFL. It appears that Fangio’s assessment was accurate, as Joseph has struggled to get the Cardinals off to a good start.
It remains to be seen if Joseph can turn things around for the Cardinals, but it is clear that Fangio’s criticism of his predecessor was justified. The Broncos are now in a much better position under Fangio, while Joseph’s poor debut with the Cardinals has only served to further validate his former coach’s opinion.
