Broncos' Elway praises Kyle Shanahan after meeting for HC job

Denver Broncos general manager John Elway announced Saturday that his team interviewed Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan for its vacant head coach position.

"He's a very bright coach who's had a tremendous year and has a great future," Elway wrote.

The interview took place in Atlanta, as the Falcons are getting ready for the divisional round after earning a bye.

While Shanahan is expected to talk with the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers, too, the Broncos are reportedly his preferred destination.

The Falcons had the second-ranked offense in the NFL this season, Shanahan's second campaign in charge of the unit.