Broncos fire several coaches, including offensive coordinator, after loss to Patriots

The Broncos announced Tuesday that they’ve parted methods with three assistant coaches within the aftermath of their AFC title game loss to the Patriots.

Offensive Coordinator Joe Lombardi, Vast Receivers Coach Keary Colbert, and Cornerbacks Coach Addison Lynch are now not with the crew.

“I wish to thank these coaches for enjoying an essential position in elevating our program during the last three seasons,” Broncos head coach Sean Payton stated. “I’ve been lucky to work with Joe Lombardi for 15 years and am notably grateful for his many contributions to our success as offensive coordinator.”

The Broncos fell to the Patriots 10-7 on Sunday, totaling simply 181 yards of whole offense. They averaged 3.3 yards per stick with it the bottom, and backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham went 17-for-31 passing whereas tallying 131 whole yards.

Stidham threw a 52-yard landing move to Marvin Mims Jr. within the first quarter, and Denver was shut out the remainder of the best way. Christian Elliss compelled a fumble that set the Patriots up in prime subject place for his or her solely landing, Christian Barmore was disruptive up entrance, and Christian Gonzalez sealed the win with an interception on the Broncos’ remaining drive.

It was the one time this season that Denver scored lower than 10 factors. They beat the Raiders 10-7 throughout the regular-season. They scored 33 on the Payments within the divisional spherical after incomes a first-round bye by way of the highest seed within the AFC.

The Patriots, then again, have held two of their three playoff opponents to a landing or much less. They’ve solely given up two touchdowns this postseason. They’re holding opponents to 71 speeding yards per sport.

The landing to Mims was the Broncos’ solely reception longer than 12 yards throughout Sunday’s sport. Their longest rush went for 9 yards.

Denver was with out beginning quarterback Bo Nix, who broke a bone in his ankle throughout the divisional spherical towards Buffalo.

Climate additionally performed an element within the sport, with snowy situations slowing each offenses. The Patriots rushed for 141 yards, however Drake Maye solely threw for 86 passing yards.

The Broncos’ seven factors have been lower than the typical (8.7) that the Patriots have allowed this postseason.

The Chargers additionally fired their offensive coordinator, Greg Roman, after shedding to the Patriots within the wild-card spherical.

Khari A. Thompson

Sports activities Reporter

Khari Thompson covers skilled sports activities for Boston.com. Earlier than becoming a member of the crew in 2022, Khari lined faculty soccer for The Clarion Ledger in Jackson, Miss.