Kubiak plans to accept Broncos HC offer if offered

[thabear04]

Originally Posted by listopencil

I've seen nothing confirming Kubiak either way. I did read an article earlier today that said that there was a point where Elway wanted Kubiak over Fox. It was at the end of the season. Houston had a shitty year and it looked like Kubiak was going to be fired, Elway had already agreed to come into the Bronco FO and wanted to ask him. Kubiak stuck around for another year and the Broncos hired Fox though. I'll see if I can dig it up.

John Elway believed he needed a new coach to get the*Denver Broncos*to the "next level." The executive vice president trusts his former backup quarterback to take them to that promise land.

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday the*Broncos*are finalizing a four-year contract with*Baltimore Ravensoffensive coordinator*Gary Kubiak*to become Denver's new head coach, according to a*Broncos*source. The Denver Post first reported the story.

The 53-year-old Kubiak emerged as Elway's top choice since the team parted ways withJohn Fox*after a disastrous playoff exit. Kubiak spent his entire nine-year playing career as a backup quarterback to Elway in Denver.

In Kubiak, Elway has found a close confidante that believes in similar philosophies. That starts with a dynamic running game and zone blocking scheme that helped Elway win two titles as a player. In Denver, Houston and then Baltimore, Kubiak' scheme has helped running backs produce massive numbers.

With*C.J. Anderson,*Ronnie Hillman*andMontee Ball*on the*Broncos*roster, Kubiak should have plenty of options to ride in Denver. NFL Media's Albert Breer confirms Kubiak will likely hire*Ravens*quarterbacks coach*Rick Dennison*as the*Broncos' offensive coordinator.

After a year coaching quarterbacks in San Francisco, Kubiak followed Mike Shanahan to Denver where he spent 11 seasons as the team's offensive coordinator. The coordinator helped Elway capture two*Super Bowl*Championships in 1997 and 1998.

In eight seasons in Houston, Kubiak compiled a 61-64 regular-season record. Just three of Kubiak's teams in Houston earned a record above .500. However, he led the*Texans*to two playoff victories in franchise history and 10-plus wins in 2011 and 2012

The bigger question mark is with the quarterback position, where all eyes will turn to*Peyton Manning's decision regarding his future. The 38-year-old quarterback doesn't have the mobility generally needed to run Kubiak's West Coast style of offense, but any decent coach would welcome tailoring his offense to a future*Hall of Fame quarterback.

While Manning's decision is pivotal, Elway still has a roster built to win now. He didn't view Fox as the man to push them over that hill and onto the*Super Bowl*platform. He trusts Kubiak can.

[listopencil]

Originally Posted by thabear04

John Elway believed he needed a new coach to get the*Denver Broncos*to the "next level." The executive vice president trusts his former backup quarterback to take them to that promise land.

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday the*Broncos*are finalizing a four-year contract with*Baltimore Ravensoffensive coordinator*Gary Kubiak*to become Denver's new head coach, according to a*Broncos*source. The Denver Post first reported the story.

The 53-year-old Kubiak emerged as Elway's top choice since the team parted ways withJohn Fox*after a disastrous playoff exit. Kubiak spent his entire nine-year playing career as a backup quarterback to Elway in Denver.

In Kubiak, Elway has found a close confidante that believes in similar philosophies. That starts with a dynamic running game and zone blocking scheme that helped Elway win two titles as a player. In Denver, Houston and then Baltimore, Kubiak' scheme has helped running backs produce massive numbers.

With*C.J. Anderson,*Ronnie Hillman*andMontee Ball*on the*Broncos*roster, Kubiak should have plenty of options to ride in Denver. NFL Media's Albert Breer confirms Kubiak will likely hire*Ravens*quarterbacks coach*Rick Dennison*as the*Broncos' offensive coordinator.

After a year coaching quarterbacks in San Francisco, Kubiak followed Mike Shanahan to Denver where he spent 11 seasons as the team's offensive coordinator. The coordinator helped Elway capture two*Super Bowl*Championships in 1997 and 1998.

In eight seasons in Houston, Kubiak compiled a 61-64 regular-season record. Just three of Kubiak's teams in Houston earned a record above .500. However, he led the*Texans*to two playoff victories in franchise history and 10-plus wins in 2011 and 2012

The bigger question mark is with the quarterback position, where all eyes will turn to*Peyton Manning's decision regarding his future. The 38-year-old quarterback doesn't have the mobility generally needed to run Kubiak's West Coast style of offense, but any decent coach would welcome tailoring his offense to a future*Hall of Fame quarterback.

While Manning's decision is pivotal, Elway still has a roster built to win now. He didn't view Fox as the man to push them over that hill and onto the*Super Bowl*platform. He trusts Kubiak can.

Yeah I just saw something very similar to that. If it happens, I'm not terribly excited about the prospect of Dennison as OC but I would be much more concerned with who they would go with for DC. I still wonder what Dennis Allen is up to. I wonder if he'd take the job back.

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by listopencil

Yeah I just saw something very similar to that. If it happens, I'm not terribly excited about the prospect of Dennison as OC but I would be much more concerned with who they would go with for DC. I still wonder what Dennis Allen is up to. I wonder if he'd take the job back.

If they're getting the band back together... Wade Phillips? Kinda on the old side.

[listopencil]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

If they're getting the band back together... Wade Phillips? Kinda on the old side.

I'd rather go with Allen if he'd take it.

[listopencil]

It was from the Denver Post so take it with a grain of salt. Someone quoted a chunk of an article:

In 2010, Kubiak lost the next-to-last game of the season (on a touchdown run by Tim Tebow in his first Broncos home start). Elway had agreed with Pat Bowlen to take over the Broncos’ football operations, and Kubiak was expected to be fired in Houston. Kubiak would have been Elway’s choice as coach in 2011, but the Texans’ owner gave Kubiak an extension.

[Al Bundy]

Looks like it is happening for sure

[keg in kc]

Big upgrade from Fox IMO. I'm not thrilled by this as a rival fan.

[BigMeatballDave]

Originally Posted by keg in kc

Big upgrade from Fox IMO. I'm not thrilled by this as a rival fan.

Don't care about this at all.

I'm more worried about the Chiefs improving than division rivals. Manning is done. **** them.

[keg in kc]

Originally Posted by BigMeatballDave

Don't care about this at all.

I'm more worried about the Chiefs improving than division rivals. Manning is done. **** them.

We're handicapped by Reid and Smith. Don't see us as a real contender until at least one of them is gone. We might get the division at some point but we'll still be outclassed by the rest of the conference.

[ChiefsCountry]

Its always been common knowledge that the only head coaching jobs that Kubiak would take was Denver and the Texas teams.

[GoChargers]

LMAOOOOO... might as well have just kept Fox.

[Mile High Mania]

Well, welcome home, Kubiak.

Will be interesting to see who fills out the OC/DC positions. I'm sure Manning returns, they need to decide if Frankenstein is the serious #2 ... if not, go get a better #2 guy.

Resign DT, let Julius and Welker walk... resign Pot Roast, Franklin and a few other core guys.

[FloridaMan88]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Well, welcome home, Kubiak.

Will be interesting to see who fills out the OC/DC positions. I'm sure Manning returns, they need to decide if Frankenstein is the serious #2 ... if not, go get a better #2 guy.

Resign DT, let Julius and Welker walk... resign Pot Roast, Franklin and a few other core guys.

It is a terrible hire by Elway.

If Elway thinks he can re-create an offense to protect Manning the same way Kubiak and Shanahan created an offense to help Elway win two Super Bowls at the end of his career… he is overlooking several key differences:

1) Alex Gibbs zone blocking scheme is not in place.
2) Terrell Davis is not walking through that door.
3) Manning is far more washed up than Elway was.

Houston imploded in Kubiak's final season there and he basically had a nervous breakdown. He will be under intense pressure to deliver a Super Bowl in what will likely be Manning's final season next year… and he doesn't have a good track record of handling adversity or pressure well as a HC.

[listopencil]

Originally Posted by KCChiefsFan88

Houston imploded in Kubiak's final season there and he basically had a nervous breakdown.

Are you referring to Kubiak's mini-stroke?

[eDave]

Originally Posted by listopencil

Are you referring to Kubiak's mini-stroke?

So, about that... Chance of recurring?