ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — In his first days on the field with his team, Vic Fangio has been comfortable in his new role as the Broncos' head coach — and not just because of his all-grey sweatsuit.

As he wandered from one position group to the next during individual drills, Fangio often watched in silence, observing the techniques the players were learning and the teaching that the coaches were providing. With most of the team remaining outside as the quarterbacks, wide receivers, tight ends and running backs moved inside, Fangio mostly watched defensive players, but he also checked out the offensive line and tight ends.

When the defensive position groups assembled together after their drills, Fangio became more directly involved, as he helped install the team's new defense. But in other matters, he clearly trusts his staff, and between that approach and his general demeanor, Fangio has begun to shape the direction of culture of his team.

"[He's] direct," Special Teams Coordinator Tom McMahon said Thursday. "There's no wishy-washy stuff. He's the driver of the bus."