Kubiak would take on his first NFL head coaching role in a 16-year coaching career, previously serving as Seattle’s offensive coordinator. He is a Colorado State alumnus who played safety for the Rams from 2005 to 2009 and served as team captain his senior year.
If finalized, Kubiak would become the fourth Mountain West Conference alumnus to become an NFL head coach, joining Kevin O’Connell (San Diego State), Shane Steichen (UNLV), and Kellen Moore (Boise State). The recurring MW presence in NFL leadership highlights the conference’s broader reach beyond traditional power programs.
That Mountain West influence is underscored by a broader narrative: MW-produced coaches and players are increasingly seen as impactful at the highest levels of football, both on the sidelines and in the field.
The story extends to Bills quarterback Josh Allen, a Wyoming product from the MW who has become one of the league’s top players. Allen, drafted seventh overall in 2018, led Buffalo to a 12-5 record this season, throwing for 3,668 yards and 25 touchdowns while posting a 69.3% completion rate and a 102.2 passer rating, reinforcing the conference’s growing football footprint.
Overall, the potential Kubiak hire reinforces the Mountain West Conference’s rising influence in the NFL, as former players and coaches from the group continue to reach prominent leadership roles.
