Fox hired to coach Broncos

DENVER, Jan. 13 (UPI) -- John Elway, the new vice president of football operations for the Denver Broncos, announced Thursday the team has hired John Fox as its head coach.

Fox will be introduced at a news conference Friday, having quickly landed another NFL head coaching position after being dismissed by the Carolina Panthers.

"Coach Fox is a great fit for us not only with his coaching ability but also with his personality," Elway said on Twitter. "He is a dynamic and proven leader who will energize our entire organization.

"John has coached great defenses, turned teams around and been to Super Bowls. We couldn't be more excited to have him lead the Denver Broncos."

Fox, whose Carolina team went 2-14 in 2010, will take the place of Josh McDaniels. The Broncos fired McDaniels during the season, one that saw the Broncos turn in a 4-12 record.

"I am very thankful to (Broncos owner) Pat Bowlen and John Elway for giving me the opportunity to coach a football team with such a proud tradition," Fox said. "The Broncos have a culture of winning and I am excited to continue that legacy. I can't wait to get to work, pushing our players to be the best they can be and representing this community as head coach of the Denver Broncos."

Fox guided Carolina to the Super Bowl after the 2003 season before the Panthers fell to New England. The Broncos have not been to the playoffs since 2005.