Gary Kubiak
FILE - Houston Texans associate head coach/defensive coordinator Lovie Smith looks on from the sideline during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, Sept. 19, 2021. The Texans are in talks with Smith for their head coaching vacancy, a person familiar with the meetings told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity Monday, Feb. 7, 2022, because the team had not announced that Smith would be hired. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski, File)
Texans hire veteran coach Smith as new head coach

By Kristie Rieken Feb. 07, 2022 03:10 PM EST

Broncos new coach brings Outten from Packers staff as his OC

Feb. 02, 2022 08:44 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — New Denver Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett has hired former Packers tight ends coach Justin Outten as his offensive coordinator and former...

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce walks off the field after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Bengals won 27-24 in overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Historic day for comebacks on conference championship Sunday

By Josh Dubow Feb. 02, 2022 02:51 AM EST

FILE - Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett seen during pregame of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Detroit. At right is Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. A person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press early Thursday morning, Jan. 27, 2022, that the Denver Broncos are finalizing a deal to hire Packers offensive coordinator as their new head coach. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was still in the works and the team hadn't announced the hiring. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson, File)
Broncos hire Packers OC Nathaniel Hackett as their new coach

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 27, 2022 07:38 AM EST

Denver Broncos free safety Justin Simmons watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, in Denver. The Bengals won 15-10. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos GM Paton begins search for Fangio's replacement

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 10, 2022 05:04 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury, second from left, and defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, foreground right, gesture from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Take two? Arizona's Joseph works to earn 2nd head coach job

By David Brandt Dec. 31, 2021 12:10 PM EST

Denver Broncos players kneel on a painted tribute to former Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Broncos in thick of playoff chase for first time since 2015

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 13, 2021 05:27 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Joe Flacco speaks to reporters at the NFL football team's facility in Florham Park, N.J., Friday, Oct. 29, 2021. Flacco practiced with the Jets for the first time Friday since being acquired Monday in trade with Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Dennis Waszak Jr.)
Flacco sees himself playing again in return to Jets

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 29, 2021 05:01 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Mike White (5), who replaced the injured Zach Wilson during the first half, heads to the locker room after a 54-13 loss to the New England Patriots following an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
White to start for Jets vs. Bengals for injured Wilson

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Oct. 27, 2021 01:27 PM EDT

Denver Broncos head coach Vic Fangio walks the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Reeling Broncos, Browns meet with seasons headed off-course

By Tom Withers Oct. 20, 2021 06:37 PM EDT

FILE - Denver Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan laughs as he talks to the media following the morning session of football training camp in Denver, in this Sunday, July 29, 2007, file photo. The Denver Broncos are celebrating Mike Shanahan' coaching contributions during their alumni weekend. Shanahan, who holds the franchise record with 146 victories between 1995-2008, including eight in the playoffs, will go into the Broncos' Ring of Fame during halftime of the Raiders-Broncos game on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Broncos celebrating Mike Shanahan's coaching contributions

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 15, 2021 04:02 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 21, 2021, file photo, Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak watches warmups prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Minneapolis. Three games into his debut as the play caller, Kubiak is clicking with quarterback Kirk Cousins and making a seamless transition from his now-retired father. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
From one Kubiak to another, Vikings offense staying in sync

By Dave Campbell Sep. 30, 2021 07:24 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Return trip: Browns' Stefanski heads 'home' to face Vikings

By Tom Withers Sep. 29, 2021 06:30 PM EDT

Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II celebrates after intercepting a Jacksonville Jaguars pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Bridgewater has the Broncos riding high after long slide

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 20, 2021 05:25 PM EDT

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer walks through the practice field during the NFL football team's training camp, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Eagan, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
'Blessed' Bridgewater reunites with Vikings as Broncos visit

By Dave Campbell Aug. 11, 2021 08:33 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Minneapolis. The Vikings will keep their playbook in the family with the promotion of Klint Kubiak to offensive coordinator after his father's retirement. Klint Kubiak will be the fourth play caller in four years for quarterback Kirk Cousins. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Klint Kubiak moves up to Vikings OC after dad's retirement

By Dave Campbell Feb. 09, 2021 12:49 PM EST

Vikings pick Ryan Ficken as new special teams coordinator

Feb. 01, 2021 06:14 PM EST
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings promoted Ryan Ficken to special teams coordinator and hired Josh Hingst as strength and conditioning coach on Monday....

FILE - In this June 13, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings assistant head coach and offensive advisor Gary Kubiak watches quarterbacks during drills at the team's NFL football training facility in Eagan, Minn. As coach Mike Zimmer prepares for his eighth season with the Minnesota Vikings, he might need to hire yet another offensive coordinator with Gary Kubiak uncertain to return. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton- King, File)
Vikings OC Kubiak retires after 36-year NFL career

By Dave Campbell Jan. 21, 2021 06:30 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh cheers on his team from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. One year ago, Saleh and Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy missed out on the coaching carousel despite being coordinators of the two Super Bowl teams. The two figure to be near the top of many of the lists of possible head coaching candidates again this offseason when the NFL is hoping some new rules lead to more opportunities for minority coaches.(AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Jets hire 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh as coach

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 14, 2021 10:38 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh cheers on his team from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. One year ago, Saleh and Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy missed out on the coaching carousel despite being coordinators of the two Super Bowl teams. The two figure to be near the top of many of the lists of possible head coaching candidates again this offseason when the NFL is hoping some new rules lead to more opportunities for minority coaches.(AP Photo/Stephen Brashear, File)
Jets latest team to interview 49ers' Saleh for coaching job

By Dennis Waszak Jr. Jan. 08, 2021 02:08 PM EST