Joe Collier - Wikipedia
Following his time as head coach of the Bills, Collier became a Denver Broncos coach in 1969 and spent 20 years with the team, which reached three Super Bowls with him as defensive coordinator. Collier was the architect of the Broncos' 3–4 defense in the late 1970s, a scheme that was known as the Orange Crush Defense . [ 14 ]
Broncos mourn passing of legendary DC Joe Collier - Denver Broncos
May 7, 2024 · ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — Joe Collier, the architect of the Orange Crush defense, passed away Monday night at his home in Littleton, Colorado. The Broncos' legendary defensive coordinator was 91 years old.
Broncos legendary defensive coordinator Joe Collier dies at age 91
May 7, 2024 · Joe Collier, the longtime Broncos defensive coordinator and the architect of their famed "Orange Crush" defense, died Monday night at his home in Littleton. He was 91. Collier was a Broncos assistant from 1969-88, including being defensive coordinator from 1972-88.
Joe Collier, leader of Broncos' 'Orange Crush' D, dies at 91
Joe Collier, the former Bills head coach and architect of the Broncos' famed "Orange Crush" defense, died Monday at the age of 91. Denver called him one of "the most impactful coaches in...
Former Bills HC, Broncos Orange Crush architect Joe Collier dies …
May 7, 2024 · DENVER -- Joe Collier, the former Buffalo Bills head coach and architect of the Denver Broncos' famed "Orange Crush" defense, has died. He was 91. The Broncos said Collier's family...
Former Broncos defensive coordinator Joe Collier dies at 91
May 7, 2024 · Legendary Broncos defensive coordinator Joe Collier died at his home in Littleton on Monday night, the team announced. A cause of death was not provided. He was 91 years old. As an architect...
Joe Collier, former Broncos defensive coordinator and leader of …
May 7, 2024 · Joe Collier, a longtime Denver Broncos defensive coordinator and mastermind behind the team's famed "Orange Crush" defense, has died, the team announced on Tuesday. He was 91 years old.
Joe Collier (1932–2024), creator of Broncos’ Orange Crush defense
May 8, 2024 · Joe Collier was a longtime NFL coach best known for creating the Denver Broncos’ famed Orange Crush defense, helping lead them to three Super Bowls. Died: May 6, 2024 (Who else died on May 6?)
Joe Collier, creator of Broncos “Orange Crush” defense, passes …
May 7, 2024 · The brains behind the famed “Orange Crush” defense, longtime Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Joe Collier, has passed away. Collier, who became the Broncos’ defensive coordinator in 1972 after a three-year stint as the team’s defensive backs coach under head coaches Lou Saban and Jerry Smith, guided the Broncos defense for 17 ...
A true innovator: Remembering late Broncos DC Joe Collier - Denver Broncos
May 7, 2024 · Remember the life and career of late defensive coordinator Joe Collier, who spent 20 years with the Broncos and helped the team to three Super Bowl appearances. Take a look back at highlights from the Broncos' home games during the 2024 season.