Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson
Name: Josh McDaniels
New job: Head coach, Denver Broncos,
Where he came from: New England Patriots, offensive coordinator,
Age: 32
Claim to fame: He turned backup Matt Cassel into a standout in 2008 after superstar Tom Brady was lost for the season in Week 1.
Why he was hired: The Broncos want more points and they want quarterback Jay Cutler to continue to improve.
What to expect: McDaniels is innovative and he's a thinker. Expect a very calm, organized approach.
His biggest challenge: He needs to get Denver's defense fixed. The Broncos' offense is close but the Denver defense needs an overhaul.
Did you know: He played high school football with Denver defensive end Kenny Peterson in Ohio.
Williamson joined ESPN.com in 2008 after four seasons covering the Denver Broncos for the Denver Post. He previously covered the Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks.
