Former Broncos Coaches Reach Super Bowl After Denver Stints

Josh McDaniels and Klint Kubiak find success after previous roles with the Broncos

Feb. 4, 2026 at 11:47pm

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Two former Denver Broncos coaches, Josh McDaniels and Klint Kubiak, have found success as top offensive minds in the NFL, leading their respective teams to the Super Bowl this year after previous stints with the Broncos organization.

Why it matters

The success of McDaniels and Kubiak after leaving the Broncos highlights the team's ability to develop coaching talent, even if those coaches don't find immediate success in Denver. It also shows how setbacks and challenges can sometimes lead to greater opportunities down the line.

The details

McDaniels, the former Broncos head coach, and Kubiak, the former Broncos offensive coordinator, have both gone on to become two of the league's top offensive coordinators after their time in Denver. McDaniels is now the offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers, while Kubiak holds the same role for the Los Angeles Rams.

  • McDaniels was the Broncos head coach from 2009-2010.
  • Kubiak was the Broncos offensive coordinator from 2017-2019.

The players

Josh McDaniels

Former Broncos head coach and current offensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers.

Klint Kubiak

Former Broncos offensive coordinator and current offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams.

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What they’re saying

“It's a testament to the coaching talent we've had come through Denver over the years. Even if it didn't work out for them here, they've gone on to do great things.”

— John Elway, Former Broncos General Manager (9news.com)

What’s next

Both McDaniels and Kubiak will look to lead their teams to victory in the Super Bowl, which will be played on February 11, 2026.

The takeaway

The success of former Broncos coaches like McDaniels and Kubiak shows that even setbacks and challenges can sometimes lead to greater opportunities down the line, highlighting the team's ability to develop coaching talent.