Joseph has spent more than a decade of his football life in the state of Colorado. In addition to competing with the Broncos as a defensive back during the 1997 preseason, Joseph played quarterback at the University of Colorado from 1990-94 and coached another five seasons at his alma mater from 1999-2003. During his NFL career, Joseph has coached defensively for Miami (2016), Cincinnati (2014-15), Houston (2011-13) and San Francisco (2005-10). His teams have advanced to the postseason in five of the last six years while capturing three division titles during that span.