Pat Shurmur Hired As Broncos' New OC: 'He's Always Impressed Me'

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DENVER (CBS4) - The Broncos finally made it official: former Giants head coach Pat Shurmur is the team's new offensive coordinator. Denver fired former offensive coordinator Rich Scangarello on Sunday.

The Broncos offense ranked 28th in points, yards and passing yards in Scangarello's first year in charge.

LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 22: Head coach Pat Shurmur of the New York Giants looks on from the sideline in the second half against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on December 22, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

What the Broncos gain in Shurmur is an experienced play-caller. Before his two years with the Giants, Shurmur was an offensive coordinator for the Vikings (2017),Eagles (2013-15) and Rams (2009-10). He also spent two seasons as Cleveland's head coach in 2011-12.

"Pat is an established play-caller with significant experience leading an offense as both a coordinator and head coach," said Vic Fangio. "Having coached against Pat for a number of years, he's always impressed me. We're excited to add someone of his caliber to our coaching staff."

All in all, Shurmur has coached in the NFL for 21 years and spent the last 11 years as either a head coach or offensive coordinator.

For 10 years he coached at his alma mater, Michigan State University, from 1988-97. After serving as a graduate assistant for the Spartans from 1988-89, he coached the tight ends, offensive line and special teams for the school for the next eight seasons under head coaches George Perles and Nick Saban.