SPAGNUOLO TO INTERVIEW WITH BRONCOS

Jay Glazer of FOXSports.com reports that Giants defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo will interview on Saturday for the unexpected head-coaching vacancy in Denver. It will be, per Glazer, an “informal” interview, due to the fact that Spagnuolo has committed to other interviews during the Giants’ playoff bye week. Spagnuolo has interviewed and/or will interview with the Lions, Browns, and Jets. Last year, he was considered for the Redskins’ job, but opted not to leave New York. Glazer also reports that the Broncos will interview Bucs defensive coordinator Raheem Morris on Monday. Since former Broncos coach Mike Shanahan held full authority over the roster and, as a practical matter, the personnel side of the operation, it remains to be seen whether Broncos owner Pat Bowlen hires a G.M. and a head coach, or a head coach who will operate with the same degree of control as Shanahan enjoyed. The challenge of hiring a G.M. and a head coach is that it can get pricey -- especially with a reported total of $21 million owed to Shanahan over the next three years.