Gary Kubiak

Former Broncos quarterback and head coach who led Denver to Super Bowl 50 victory.

Gary Wayne Kubiak (born August 15, 1961) is an American former professional football player and coach in the National Football League (NFL). He played as a quarterback for the Denver Broncos before coaching, serving as head coach for the Houston Texans from 2006 to 2013 and the Broncos from 2015 to 2016 before stepping down on January 1, 2017, citing health reasons.

Quick Facts

Position: Coaching advisor
Born: 15 August 1961
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, U.S.
High school: St. Pius X (Houston)
College: Texas A&M
Draft year: 1983
Draft round: 8
Draft pick: 197

Lore & Background

Kubiak played college football for Texas A&M and was selected in the eighth round of the 1983 NFL draft by Denver. He played from 1983 to 1991 as John Elway's backup. He appeared in 119 regular-season games, going 3–2 as a starter, and completed 173 of 298 passes for 14 touchdowns, 16 interceptions, and 1,920 yards. He was part of three AFC Championship teams. Kubiak replaced Elway at the end of the Broncos' defeats in Super Bowl XXI and Super Bowl XXIV.

Reader's Guide

Kubiak began his coaching career at Texas A&M as running backs coach (1992–1993). He served as quarterbacks coach for the San Francisco 49ers in 1994, winning Super Bowl XXIX. He was offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Denver Broncos from 1995 to 2005, winning Super Bowls in 1997 and 1998. He was head coach of the Houston Texans from 2006 to 2013, leading them to their first playoff win in 2011. He was offensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens in 2014, then head coach of the Broncos from 2015 to 2016, winning Super Bowl 50. He last served as assistant head coach and offensive coordinator for the Minnesota Vikings in 2020.

Did You Know?

Kubiak passed for a then state-record 6,190 yards at St. Pius X High School in Houston, Texas.
He was selected to the All-Southwest Conference team in 1982 after leading the conference in passing yards (1,948) and touchdowns (19).