Report: Broncos expected to retain Vance Joseph for 2018

The Denver Broncos are expected to retain head coach Vance Joseph for the 2018 season despite a highly disappointing first campaign in charge, sources told Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Rapoport added, however, that Joseph's job may not be 100 percent safe if the Broncos' performances slip once again following a Week 14 shutout win over the New York Jets - Denver's first victory since Oct. 1.

The Broncos were expected to be fringe playoff contenders in 2017, but an anemic offense mostly caused by a carousel at the quarterback position has the 4-9 teheaded for a potential top-five pick.

While Joseph has failed to inspire much confidence in his first year, the front office - including general manager John Elway - want to make it work with the head coach and understand the poor situation he inherited under center, added Rapoport.