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5 NFL teams who should hire Gary Kubiak

By Dave Stevenson

Oct 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak looks on in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Falcons won 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak looks on in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Falcons won 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
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1. Baltimore Ravens

Gary Kubiak is very familiar with the Baltimore Ravens. He has been vocal about how much he loved his one season as their offensive coordinator. In 2014, Kubiak nearly led the Ravens to their third Super Bowl. They challenged the New England Patriots, nearly upsetting them in the second round.

Entering the offseason, the Ravens need a new offensive coordinator. They likely won’t keep Marty Mornhinweg, their interim offensive coordinator. With the clock ticking on their contention and their Super Bowl window closing, the Ravens must go back to Kubiak.

Under him, quarterback Joe Flacco has one of his best seasons. They also had a stellar running game. 2016 was a rough year for Baltimore’s offense. It’s hard to remember they were quite good as recently as 2014. Conveniently, that’s when Kubiak was their offensive coordinator.

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In 2016, the Ravens offense ranked 21st in scoring, 17th in total yards, 12th in passing yards, and 28th in rushing yards. Compare that to 2014, when they were eighth in scoring, 12th in total yards, 13th in passing yards, and eighth in rushing yards. Baltimore got lucky by finding Kubiak in the first place. Who says luck can’t strike twice?

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