Report: Jaguars interested in Kubiak as OC

The Jacksonville Jaguars are interested in Denver Broncos coach/personnel man Gary Kubiak for their offensive-coordinator vacancy, ESPN reported Saturday.

Kubiak, who is currently under contract in Denver's personnel department, was expected to become the Broncos offensive coordinator under new head coach Vic Fangio, but those plans changed due to philosophical differences. According to multiple reports, one issue was Kubiak wanted to hire his own staff, including bringing back longtime assistants Rick Dennison and Brian Pariani, who the Broncos fired two years ago.

But NFL Network reports things remain amicable between Denver and Kubiak, and the Broncos won't stand in the way of any interview requests from other teams. If Kubiak is not hired elsewhere, he is expected to remain in the personnel department under general manager and friend John Elway.

Kubiak, 57, spent the last two years in personnel after retiring from coaching due to health concerns. He now hopes to get back into coaching.

Before Kubiak's plans in Denver fell through, the Broncos reportedly blocked the Atlanta Falcons and Cincinnati Bengals from interviewing him for their coordinator openings. The Falcons have since hired Dirk Koetter as their OC.

The Jaguars are looking for a replacement after firing Nathaniel Hackett during the second half of the regular season. Quarterbacks coach Scott Milanovich took over on an interim basis, but it's unclear if he is in contention to take the job full-time.

Jacksonville has also reportedly interviewed former Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Todd Monken.

The Jaguars finished 31st in scoring, 27th in total offense and 30th in yards per play last season.

--Field Level Media