Vic Fangio's departure to be the head coach of the Denver Broncos, an overdue opportunity decades in the making, isn't ideal. The NFL's best defense this past season is his baby, one he fostered over four seasons through tough love, thorough attention to detail and a wealth of defensive expertise that's nearly unmatched across the NFL.
The timing, though, of Fangio's hiring by John Elway potentially is fortuitous.