<P> On January 27, 2014, Kubiak signed with the Baltimore Ravens to be their new offensive coordinator . He served one season under John Harbaugh, replacing Jim Caldwell, who signed as the head coach of the Detroit Lions in the offseason . </P> <P> As the offensive coordinator, Kubiak installed his version of the West Coast offense passing game combined with a zone - blocking scheme that gave way to play - action passes . Under his guidance, the Ravens had their most successful offense in 19 years, with quarterback Joe Flacco and running back Justin Forsett achieving career single - season highs in yards and touchdowns . Thanks in part to Kubiak's re-tooling of the offense, the Ravens returned to the playoffs after a one - year absence . </P> <P> Due to his success in Baltimore, Kubiak became a highly sought - after head coaching candidate, receiving interest from the New York Jets, Chicago Bears, and San Francisco 49ers . The Ravens made a big push to retain Kubiak as the offensive coordinator for the next season, and Kubiak at first seemed committed to staying in Baltimore . It was not until his friend and former teammate John Elway offered him what he called his "dream job"--a chance to coach his former team, the Denver Broncos--that Kubiak expressed interest in a new head coaching position . </P> <P> On January 18, 2015, Kubiak signed a four - year deal to become the head coach of the Denver Broncos, after Broncos general manager John Elway dismissed head coach John Fox for two poor playoff eliminations . Wade Phillips, a former Broncos head coach, returned to the team to serve his second stint as Defensive Coordinator . </P>

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