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How “star” assistants Christian Parker and Marcus Dixon have helped the Broncos defense transition to Vance Joseph’s system

Sean Payton only kept two assistants from last year’s staff. They’re playing a big role in helping the Broncos defense adjust to Vance Joseph’s system

ENGLEWOOD , CO - JUNE 14: Denver Broncos defensive line coach Marcus Dixon works during minicamp at the team’s training facility in Englewood, Colorado on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
ENGLEWOOD , CO – JUNE 14: Denver Broncos defensive line coach Marcus Dixon works during minicamp at the team’s training facility in Englewood, Colorado on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Parker Gabriel - Staff portraits in The Denver Post studio on October 6, 2022. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
By | pgabriel@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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As Vance Joseph’s candidacy for Denver’s defensive coordinator position advanced from whispered theoretical to actual possibility, he encountered a couple of wrinkles in the interview process.
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