Kubiak Sons Make NFL History on Sidelines — SkimNews
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- Gary Kubiak built a lasting NFL legacy, winning four Super Bowls across roles with the Broncos and recording 63 wins as Texans head coach, while instilling a deep football ethos in his three sons.
- Klint Kubiak, now the Raiders' head coach, began his NFL journey after a brief stint in the oil field, returning to football with the Vikings in 2013 and rising through coordinator roles with the Saints and Seahawks.
- Klay Kubiak serves as the 49ers' offensive coordinator in his sixth season with the team, having previously played quarterback at Colorado State and taught English before entering coaching.
- Klein Kubiak works as a national scout and special projects assistant for the Dallas Cowboys, observing the Raiders-49ers game from the press box ahead of Dallas’ Week 10 matchup with San Francisco.
- Mike Shanahan, former Broncos coach and father of 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, credited Gary Kubiak’s work ethic as the foundation for his sons’ success, saying 'I think his kids take right after him.'
- John Spytek, Raiders general manager, noted Klint Kubiak’s consistency, accountability, and resemblance to his father, with players praising Klint’s authenticity and high standards.
Why it matters: The Kubiak family’s simultaneous presence on NFL sidelines underscores a rare dynastic continuity in coaching, where personal work ethic and familial mentorship translate directly into professional opportunity and organizational trust—evident in Klint’s rapid rise and the respect commanded by all three brothers.
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