News of Wade Phillips' demise has, seemingly, been greatly exaggerated.

The Broncos' defensive boss, whose contract expired following the season, told Denver radio personality Gil Whiteley that he "likes his chances" of remaining with the organization.

Phillips responded to a report that he's unlikely to return if Vance Joseph is named the Broncos' next head coach.

"That's not true," he said.

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As for Joseph, who's reportedly received an offer to succeed Gary Kubiak, Phillips had nothing but praise for his coaching peer.

"People like him and listen to him, he'll be a great Head Coach," said Phillips, who added that Joseph "has a presence."

Joseph is expected to move on from Phillips and promote Broncos secondary coach Joe Woods to coordinator. General manager John Elway has said the next coach will decide the staff's fate.

Hired along with Gary Kubiak, Phillips has been the Broncos' coordinator since 2015.

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