Gary Kubiak plans to retire as Vikings offensive coordinator
Another year, another search for an offensive coordinator in Minnesota.
Per a source with knowledge of the situation, Vikings offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak plans to retire.
Kubiak, 59, became assistant head coach and offensive coordinator in 2020, a year after joining the team as assistant head coach and offensive advisor. He added the coordinator role and title after offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski was hired to coach the Browns.
Stefanski became the coordinator late in the 2018 season, after John DeFilippo was fired during his first season on the job. Before that, Pat Shurmur held the job in 2017 and part of 2016, after Norv Turner resigned during the season.
Kubiak previously retired while coaching the Broncos, leaving a year after winning Super Bowl 50. He served as a senior personnel advisor with Denver in 2017 and 2018 before getting back into coaching. Before joining the Broncos, Kubiak served as head coach of the Texans from 2006 through 2013.
The Vikings will now need yet another offensive coordinator. Whether they will continue the run-centric Kubiak offense or pivot to an attack more premised on the pass remains to be seen.
OK... Let the rebuild begin now. the lone bright spot...well maybe bright isnt the most accurate term, how about the least dim, anyway... just hit the reset on the coaching staff now...please
Have to assume we will retain Dennison and the rest of the offensive coaches. Hopefully we can bring in someone to run it with a few fresh wrinkles unless Kubes Jr or Dennison can do it. In no way do I want to completely change the system again unless we just fire everyone and start over. I dont see that happening.
@"BarrNone55" said: Or Kliff moves into the OC spot.
@"Bullazin" said: Have to assume we will retain Dennison and the rest of the offensive coaches. Hopefully we can bring in someone to run it with a few fresh wrinkles unless Kubes Jr or Dennison can do it. In no way do I want to completely change the system again unless we just fire everyone and start over. I dont see that happening.we dont exactly have a good track record with OCs that have never called plays before working under Zims "guidance and direction".
@"JimmyinSD" said:Yeah stefanski was pretty good but im convinced Z is more involved in Offensive playcalling situationally than I would like.@"BarrNone55" said: Or Kliff moves into the OC spot.@"Bullazin" said: Have to assume we will retain Dennison and the rest of the offensive coaches. Hopefully we can bring in someone to run it with a few fresh wrinkles unless Kubes Jr or Dennison can do it. In no way do I want to completely change the system again unless we just fire everyone and start over. I dont see that happening.we dont exactly have a good track record with OCs that have never called plays before working under Zims "guidance and direction".
@"Bullazin" said:Stefanski had Kubiak in his ear and as a buffer, who would be that guy if Kubiak retires? it would have to be somebody that Zimmer respects or else they wont be able to keep Zim out of young Kubiaks ear/head.@"JimmyinSD" said:Yeah stefanski was pretty good but im convinced Z is more involved in Offensive playcalling situationally than I would like.@"BarrNone55" said: Or Kliff moves into the OC spot.@"Bullazin" said: Have to assume we will retain Dennison and the rest of the offensive coaches. Hopefully we can bring in someone to run it with a few fresh wrinkles unless Kubes Jr or Dennison can do it. In no way do I want to completely change the system again unless we just fire everyone and start over. I dont see that happening.we dont exactly have a good track record with OCs that have never called plays before working under Zims "guidance and direction".
Its funny how the best playcallers usually have the best players. I'm sure it'll be fine. Maybe we pass a little more but 35 passing TDs and 4200+ yards thru the air seemed more than fine in this 'run heavy' offense I keep hearing about.
Trust me, it ain't the OC I'm going to be worried about, its the defense.
@"StickyBun" said: Its funny how the best playcallers usually have the best players. I'm sure it'll be fine. Maybe we pass a little more but 35 passing TDs and 4200+ yards thru the air seemed more than fine in this 'run heavy' offense I keep hearing about.Trust me, it ain't the OC I'm going to be worried about, its the defense.
Right? I don't get that either.
@"BarrNone55" said: Or Klint moves into the OC spot.This is what I would lobby for. Continuity.
If we get an OC under 40 prepare for 2,000 yards and 20 td's from Jefferson next year. Kidding, but not really #bestwideoutever
@"Hawkvike25" said: If we get an OC under 40 prepare for 2,000 yards and 20 td's from Jefferson next year. Kidding, but not really #bestwideouteverAgeist. Boomer lives matter.
@"BarrNone55" said: Anthony Lynn would be a Zim candidate.OR....Hue Jackson! I kid, I kid, or am I???
@"Vikergirl" said: The common denominator is Zimmer. 6th OC in 6 years5 actually. Norv, Pat, Flip, Stef and Kubes. One is retiring and two others were promoted to HC. IOW, because of good things not bad.
Edit: Oh I see what you're saying. The new guy will BE the 6th OC. Yep.
From The Aftermath on @nflnetwork: #Vikings offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak is leaning towards retirement -- a decision that would force Mike Zimmer to seek his sixth OC in six years. pic.twitter.com/IlsMQ7u6w0
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) January 4, 2021
Adam Gase anyone? Lol
For those bitching about Cousins...this will be his 6th offensive coordinator in 6 years
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