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5 possible replacements for Denver Broncos coach Gary Kubiak

By Brad Berreman

Dec 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak during the national anthem before the game against the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak during the national anthem before the game against the New England Patriots at Sports Authority Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
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4. Kyle Shanahan

The Shanahan name is obviously very familiar in Denver, with Mike Shanahan leading the Broncos to back-to-back Super Bowl titles during his tenure as head coach (1995-2008). But son Kyle has put together a solid coaching resume of his own, and in his second season as offensive coordinator the Atlanta Falcons enter Week 17 with the NFL’s top scoring offense (33.5 point per game).

Shanahan will be a hot candidate for any opening to become a head coach, so he’ll have his pick of jobs if he wants to make the move. But he grew up and graduated from high school in Colorado, when his father was Broncos’ head coach obviously, so the opportunity in Denver may be a special one for him.

Elway is sure to vet candidates with the development of quarterback Paxton Lynch in mind, and Shanahan has worked with a wide range of skill sets at the position. Aside from familiarity and Elway having played for his dad, the younger Shanahan is a qualified candidate to become a head coach and the Broncos should already have him on their radar.

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