Now, Munchak will try to improve a Broncos unit that was improved in 2018 but still must take strides to be among the league's best. But first, he'll need to get a sense for a personnel group that could change drastically depending on free agency and the draft.

"We just got here this week and just started watching the tape, getting to know the guys that are here," Munchak said. "Obviously [there are] a lot changes from year to year with the personnel that you have and we're beginning that process now. We're just starting to watch the tape and getting more familiar with what they have. They've had a good, solid group. I obviously know a lot of the guys just from coming through the draft, so I'm looking forward to meeting them and spending time with them. Obviously they had some injuries here with some people, so there's some work to do there. I'm excited about the opportunity to come in and build something special here."

It's Munchak's plan for fostering that improvement that's most impressive. Head Coach Vic Fangio said Thursday it was "non-negotiable" for his assistant coaches to be good teachers, and it's clear that's a prerequisite that Munchak easily fills.

When he starts working with the linemen when the offseason program begins in a few weeks, there will be an emphasis on teaching — and there won't be a "one size fits all" approach.

"That's one thing I love about coaching the most — the teaching, the relationships with the players and with the offensive linemen," Munchak said. "That's part of having success, that those guys realize how much they have to rely on each other, the five of them. Achieve as much as you can and help each other so it's not one-on-one. A lot of times, there are ways you can help each other."

But there was more that drew Munchak to Denver than just an opportunity to help build another team's offensive line.

Munchak joined the Broncos, he said, in large part because of his family. He interviewed for the team's head-coaching position with President of Football Operations/General Manager John Elway and the Broncos' search committee, but even after he wasn't chosen for that role, he remained interested in the organization.

"I've been with one organization for over 30 years with Tennessee and Houston," Munchak said. "My wife and I at that point when we were leaving Nashville, we always thought that family would be a big part of the decision going forward. We ended up going to the Steelers, which got me in the right state — I grew up in Pennsylvania and went to Penn State, so it was nice to get back. I also wanted to be with a great organization, which we were there. Going forward, we thought the same thing. I came here for the interview and I thought that went well.