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The Denver Broncos are 24 hours away from playing in their biggest game in a decade against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship at home, and one of their coaches might be on the verge of being poached by another franchise.
Per NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the Green Bay Packers have an interest in Jim Leonhard, Denver's assistant head coach and defensive pass game coordinator.
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Leonhard is seen as a possible future successor to Sean Payton in Denver, but he could take a huge step forward in his career if he were to sign with a young Packers team that is also trying to make a leap in the difficult NFC.
The interest isn't one-sided, per Rapoport, as Leonhard also seems intrigued by the chance to coach a defense anchored by Micah Parsons in the frozen tundra that is Green Bay.
The Broncos' defense has been stellar this season and has become Denver's calling card, and the Broncos will need Leonhard and the rest of the defensive staff to be at their best on Sunday if they hope to beat the Patriots and make it to the Super Bowl.
Before becoming a coach, Leonhard was a staple of the NFL for a decade as a defensive back, playing for five teams. Over his decade of playing, he recorded over 400 tackles. He was also a two-way player, contributing on offense as a kicker returner, racking up 1,526 all-purpose yards in his role during his tenure.
Now, as a coach, he's moved up the ranks and seems on the verge of becoming one of the top defensive coordinators in the league before eventually being considered a head coach candidate in a year or two.
As he prepares for the Patriots, he will also have to decide whether his future is in Denver or if he'll be trading the elevation for the frigid temperatures of Green Bay.
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