My first impression when I heard the news that the Denver Broncos had hired Gary Kubiak to replace John Fox as the 15th head coach in team history was that Peyton Manning is one step closer to retirement.

Or at least the Broncos and Manning will part ways after three years.

The 53-year-old Kubiak is known for his run-first approach, since his early days in Denver as offensive coordinator, during 2006-2013 in Houston as head coach, and most recently with the Ravens for one year as offensive coordinator this past season.