Dylan DeMelo Jersey Broncos coach Gary Kubiak retires from coaching Published: Jan 02, 2017 at 01:58 AM Around the NFL Writer coach Gary Kubiak announced his retirement from coaching Monday, citing his health as the main factor in the decision. "As I told our team last night, this is an extremely difficult decision to step down as head coach. I love to work and I love football, but ultimately the demands of the job are no longer a good fit for me," Kubiak said in a statement Monday morning. "I gave everything I had to this team the last two seasons, but this year, in particular, has been tough on me. As hard as it is to leave this position, I know that it's the best thing for myself, my family and the ." Kubiak, 55, was diagnosed with a complex migraine condition earlier this season, which required hospitalization (he mi sed one game). He also suffered a mini-stroke back in Dylan DeMelo Men Jersey 2013 as the head coach of the . Kubiak went 82-75 in 10 seasons as a head coach, including 21-11 in two seasons with the . He won 50 as a head coach with the and three others -- XXIX, XXXII and XXXIII -- as an a sistant. Mikkel Boedker Men Jersey There have been only 7 head coaches to leave their team within 1 season of winning a Super Bowl title. James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) Kubiak has spent 22 seasons with the as a player, coach or a sistant. Although he announced his retirement from coaching, Kubiak did not rule out accepting another position within the football world. "I've been ble sed to spend more than two decades with the working for Mr. Bowlen and a great organization from top to bottom," Kubiak said. "I'm forever grateful to this team, in particular John Elway and Joe Ellis, for giving me the opportunity to serve as its head coach. There are countle s others to thank, including players, coaches, personnel staff, trainers, support staff and fans. "Although we fell short of our goals this year, I'm proud of our teams these past two seasons. Helping to bring Mr. Bowlen, his family and this organization its third is something that will always be very special to me." Martin Jones Women Jersey NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday that Kubiak told the team of his plans to retire. "I'm not sure what my future holds, but I know that I'll always consider myself a Bronco," Kubiak said. "This team is in good hands with a lot of outstanding people, and I expect great things ahead for the ." Rapoport reported that defensive coordinator Vance Joseph and coordinator Kyle Shanahan -- son of ex-Denver coach Mike Shanahan -- are candidates to replace Kubiak. This Tim Heed Jersey article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.
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