John Fox has been coaching in the NFL since 1986 and owns a 78-74-0 all-time record as a head coach. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

A lot of things have changed in the NFL over the past twenty years.

In 1991, linebacker Mike Croel was drafted by the Denver Bronocs, quarterback Brett Favre played for the Atlanta Falcons and John Fox was coaching the San Diego Chargers secondary.

Fox has been coaching in football since 1978 when he was a graduate assistant at San Diego State University.  After six years coaching at the collegiate level, Fox coached the secondary of the Los Angeles Express, a USFL team that did not exist very long.

Following another season of coaching college football, Fox joined the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1986 before joining the Chargers in 1989.  Under Fox, San Diego’s secondary notched nineteen interceptions during the 1990 season.

Fox would go on to become the defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Raiders (1994-1995) and that of the New York Giants (1997-2001).  Fox helped the Giants defense reach Super Bowl XXXV and in 2003, as the head coach in Carolina, Fox’s Panthers reached Super Bowl XXXVIII,  only to lose 32-29 to the New England Patriots on a last-second field goal by Adam Vinatieri.

Not surprisingly, none of the Chargers players or main coaches from the 1991 season remain in San Diego, only the owner, Alex Spanos, has any connections with Fox.  With that said, Fox is familiar with the AFC West and the Chargers – Sunday’s game won’t be the first time he has coached against them.

Interestingly, Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton‘s center at Purdue University was Nick Hardwick, who now snaps to San Diego’s Phillip Rivers. Without a doubt, the Chargers and Broncos are certainly familiar with each other.

Around the NFL

• Jared Allen harnesses the power of his bad ass mullet.  [FanDome]
• The Bears have denied franchise access to NBC for coverage of Sunday Night’s game.  [FanHouse]

• Jay Cutler is on Jime Rome - A little old but still awesome – MHR

• Vic Lombardi of CBS4 Denver is in Hawaii with the Pro Bowlers - Vic Lombardi is always worth your time. UPDATE: Lombardi mentions that Brandon Marshall has something big planned for the Pro Bowl. - CBS4

• Philip Rivers Bends Nick Hardwick Over in the Showers, Gets Off 15 Good Ones- Old but still great. – NFL Fanhouse

• Walter Football updated his mockdraft – I emailed him and we had a discussion about Ron Brace being the second round choice instead of Fili Moala, and viola a few days later his choice was just that. Keep an eye on Jarius Byrd in the 3rd whent he combine rolls around. - WF

• Walter Football’s 2010 Mock Draft- Not that I think its important right now, but what he writes about Jake Delhomme for the last pick of the 1st round is hilariously funny. – WF

• Jay Cutler Manhandles a Chiefs LB – I never caught this before, its hilarious. – Link Fixed

• MHR University – Learning about the 3-4 – MHR

Updated

• Brandon Marshall is blowin’ up interview style with Jamie Dukes and Scott Hanson - Jamie says there’s nothing wrong the offense, he should read my upcoming Article. NFL.com

• Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall 2008 Highlights – NFL.com

• Jay Cutler was thrown in to the pool by the Jets Nick Mangold, the Chargers Kris Dielman, and the Oreo eating competitor Peyton Manning and his insulin monitor was destroyed. – Denver Post

• Former Broncos defensive coordinator Larry Coyer was hired as the new Colts defensive coordinator. – NFL.com

• Jay Cutler will get most of the reps at the Pro Bowl. – Yahoo Sports

• Brandon Marshall proposed to his girlfriend in Hawaii, now Mike Klis and Mike Florio think he’s growing up. – I for one am glad that Brandon might shed some of his negative light within the media.- Denver Post & PFT

The offseason has finally began, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to watch basketball or hockey. Bronco Talk will do everything in its power to keep your cravings fulfilled. Personally, I know it’s not enough to watch bias meadia leaders SportsCenter of the NFL Network, frankly they both lack coverage of things fans really want to see.

Enjoy Denver fans. Just remember that the Pro Bowl is this Sunday and the combine is so soon!