5 People The Broncos Should Consider As Their Next Head Coach

Denver Broncos Head Coach Gary Kubiak began the new year by announcing to his team that he was retiring from the NFL.

At 55-years old, Kubiak cited health concerns as the top reason for his departure.

In 2013, Kubiak collapsed while coaching the Houston Texans, suffering from a transient ischemic attack. This October, Kubiak took a week off after being diagnosed with a complex migraine condition.

Denver's off-season had promised to be an eventful one, even prior to the news of Kubiak's departure. Now, finding a new head coach is their first priority. Here's a few names we think Denver fans should take a look at...

1
Kyle Shanahan
Falcons Offensive Coordinator
Pros:
Broncos fans love the Shanahan family
Kyle knows the Denver community
Offensive minded coach
Very successful with the Falcons the last two seasons
Cons;
Has never been an NFL head coach
Is only 37-years old
2
Vance Joseph
Miami Dolphins Defensive Coordinator
Pros:
Played football at Colorado University, knows the area
Has had a successful 2016 with the Miami defense
Cons:
Has never been an NFL head coach
Is defensive minded, would inherit a struggling offense
3
Scott Linehan
Dallas Cowboys Offensive Coordinator
Pros:
Has helped the Dallas' offense become one of the NFL's best this season
Despite going 11-25 overall, he has head coach experience after he was St. Louis' head coach from 2006-2008.
Cons:
Went 11-25 as a head coach
Seems to be dedicated to the Dallas offense and may not be a realistic contender
4
Bill Musgrave
Oakland Raiders Offensive Coordinator
Pros:
Has helped Oakland's offense completely turn around last two seasons
Proven track record of developing young quarterbacks
The Broncos would take him away from a division rival
Went to high school in Grand Junction, Colorado
Cons:
Despite being in the NFL since 1997, has never been a head coach
Has a history of lateral career moves and demotions
5
Wade Phillips
Broncos Defensive Coordinator
Pros:
Is worth taking a look at because he was a vital part of the Broncos Super Bowl
Is 82-61 oerall as a head coach
Knows the system currently in place
Cons:
Defensive minded coach who will be in charge of a struggling offense
Is 69 years old, John Elway announced they are seeking "young candidates."

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