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Kubiak hired to get Broncos to ‘next level’

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John Elway and Gary Kubiak are together again, this time as team president and head coach of the Denver Broncos.

Kubiak, who met with the Broncos in Houston on Sunday, finalized a four-year contract to again be Elway’s right-hand man. Kubiak was calling the plays for the Broncos the last time the team hoisted the Lombardi Trophy.

The Broncos fired John Fox after 48 wins and four AFC West championships in four seasons following a loss in the divisional playoffs to the Indianapolis Colts.

Seven days later, Kubiak was back in the saddle with the Broncos.

Kubiak, 53, initially said he planned to remain with the Baltimore Ravens as offensive coordinator. Former Buffalo Bills head coach Doug Marrone cancelled a scheduled interview Saturday to wait and see what transpired with Kubiak.

Elway and Kubiak are longtime friends. In Denver, Kubiak spent nine years (1983-91) as Elway’s backup and they were roommates for road games. Kubiak also served four seasons (1995-98) as Elway’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach with the Broncos.

The Ravens released a statement from Kubiak last week that he was staying with the team and not pursuing any of the open jobs around the league.

The Baltimore Sun reported Thursday that the Ravens wouldn’t stand in the way if Kubiak wanted to talk to the Broncos.

It could be a changing places scenario for Kubiak and Broncos offensive coordinator Adam Gase, who was scheduled to talk to the Ravens about their opening and also visit with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Kubiak just finished his first season with the Ravens. Under Kubiak, the offense finished the regular season ranked 12th in total yardage (364.9 per game) and eighth in points (25.6 per game).

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Source: Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk

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