5 NFL teams who should hire Gary Kubiak

2. Atlanta Falcons

Under Kyle Shanahan’s tutelage, the Atlanta Falcons had the league’s highest scoring offense in 2016. They averaged over 30 points per game and ranked second in total yards per game. However, the Falcons’ success could be the biggest reason why the Jacksonville Jaguars have expressed interest in Shanahan. If they lose him, Gary Kubiak would be a perfect fit for Atlanta.

Since Shanahan and Kubiak are very close, their two offenses aren’t much different. They both revolve around zone blocking. Both offenses rely on an offensive line and skilled player to produce points consistently.

Not only that, the Falcons could be very tempting for Kubiak as well. He’d get to work with Matt Ryan, who might be the 2016 NFL MVP. Julio Jones would be the best receiver Kubiak has ever worked with. He’d also have the league’s fifth most productive rushing attack in the NFL to work with.

Should Shanahan leave for the Jaguars or another team, Kubiak would ensure the Falcons don’t lose much from their 2016 offense. Consistency is important. Ryan just had his most productive year. So why change anything? Losing Shanahan could be fatal for the Falcons, but not if they replace with Gary Kubiak, the only guy who could replace him effectively.