Thread: Press Conference today at 10:00 AM MST

Press conference Kubes and John. NFL will carry it. Also, I am assuming that it will be on the Broncos' website.

Just checked, and they have it set up to show it on Broncos' website. NFL network reported that John will talk first, then Kubes, and then John again.

http://broncos.mpl.miisolutions.net/.../playlist.m3u8

Lindsay Jones ‏@bylindsayhjones 7m7 minutes ago

Gary Kubiak's family all here for his press conference, including his first granddaughter, who was born this summer.

Lindsay Jones ‏@bylindsayhjones 3m3 minutes ago

Kubiak's entire staff is here, as well. It's going to get emotional up in here, folks.

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 1m1 minute ago

John Elway heads to the lectern first.

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 1m1 minute ago

Elway: "I'm up here with mixed emotions. No. 1, I think we're losing a great football coach."

Lindsay Jones ‏@bylindsayhjones 1m1 minute ago

Elway said Kubiak approached him about a week ago, "as a friend, not my boss."

Nicki Jhabvala ‏@NickiJhabvala 1m1 minute ago

John Elway: "It's the right decision for Gary. And I know how hard it is for him to do this."

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 1m1 minute ago

Elway: Kubiak's commitment is what makes him who he is, "and that's a great football coach."

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 2m2 minutes ago

Elway: "In the long run, it's the right thing for Gary ... Gary, personally, became the priority."

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 1m1 minute ago

Elway: "[Kubiak] did bring up the fact that when I retired, Mike [Shanahan] sent him out to try to convince me to come back."

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 49s50 seconds ago

#Broncos GM John Elway says he tried, once again, this morning to convince Gary Kubiak to not step away. Lot of emotion here.

Vic Lombardi ‏@VicLombardi 51s52 seconds ago

Listening to Elway's initial comments, doesn't sound like there was any rift between GM and coach. Elway wanted him to stay.

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 45s45 seconds ago

Kubiak gets up and says Patrick Smyth told him to wear a suit, and Kubiak said, "No, I came in wearing jeans; I'm going out wearing jeans."

Nicki Jhabvala ‏@NickiJhabvala 36s37 seconds ago

Kubiak: "Mr. B is the greatest owner in sports." (tearing up)

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 24s25 seconds ago

Kubiak: Pat Bowlen and the Bowlen family "gave me an opportunity in life that is second to none."

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 19s20 seconds ago

Kubiak praises Joe Ellis: "The job that he's done for this organization through some very trying circumstances has been exceptional."

Nicki Jhabvala ‏@NickiJhabvala 30s30 seconds ago

Kubiak to Broncos fans: "I love the fans. They're the best. They were good to me as a player, good to me as a coach."

Nicki Jhabvala ‏@NickiJhabvala 42s43 seconds ago

Kubiak fighting back tears while thanking individual members of the Broncos' staff.

Nicki Jhabvala ‏@NickiJhabvala 34s35 seconds ago

Kubiak: "I think the players are special. I know they make a lot of money .. but their job is hard and I respect players and what they do."

Mike Klis ‏@MikeKlis 20s20 seconds ago

Kubiak on players: "If you play game right way they don't pay you enough. I know management doesn't want to hear that but I believe that.''

Kubes is struggling not to cry. There are zero hard feelings in this group, very obvious IMO that this was a health choice, there was not anything going on behind the scenes as some have suggested.

Kubiak is one helluva good man. It is hard not to just respect the hell out him. We can all argue about his play calling or whether or not his fierce loyalty is misguided but there is no denying the amazing amount of leadership that just pours from him. He is an all-time great Bronco is so many ways. We love you Kubes.

Nicki Jhabvala ‏@NickiJhabvala 11m11 minutes ago

Kubiak: "We have one hell of a coaching staff and they have done a tremendous time giving their time."

Nicki Jhabvala ‏@NickiJhabvala 10m10 minutes ago

Kubiak on his family: 'I got three boys. Two of them I see everyday. That's special."

Nicki Jhabvala ‏@NickiJhabvala 10m10 minutes ago

Kubiak crying while thanking his sons: "They've always been so supportive of their dad, and I appreciate it.'

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 10m10 minutes ago

Kubiak says, "I'm okay, but coaching is a very demanding business. Tough business."

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 9m9 minutes ago

Kubiak: "Bottom line, that's the way I'm wired ... so I have struggled big-time this year & these coaches have picked me up."

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 9m9 minutes ago

Kubiak: "This decision is based on what I've been through this year." Says he's retiring from coaching, "but I've got a lot to give."

Vic Lombardi ‏@VicLombardi 9m9 minutes ago

"I'm retiring from coaching. I'm getting out of coaching" - Kubiak

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 7m7 minutes ago

Kubiak: "This place is special, and it's built to do one thing: It's built to win championships. And it's in a great place."

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 7m7 minutes ago

Kubiak said he wouldn't say that his issues began with the ATL game & complex migraine, said it was a struggle throughout the year.

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 6m6 minutes ago

Kubiak said that even a playoff run wouldn't have changed his decision.

Mike Klis ‏@MikeKlis 6m6 minutes ago

Kubiak: "Bob McNair recommended I take a year off. Glad I didn't listen. (Super Bowl). But now I'm going to listen to myself.'' #9sports

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 6m6 minutes ago

Kubiak said the conversation with Elway was very hard & that he tried to get out of it.

Nicki Jhabvala ‏@NickiJhabvala 6m6 minutes ago

Kubiak: "I'll find another passion. There's a lot to do in life."

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 5m5 minutes ago

Kubiak: "This is the best job in America, because the people that you've got helping you are second to none."

Nicki Jhabvala ‏@NickiJhabvala 4m4 minutes ago

Kubiak said he did try to do some things differently after the incident this season. But after a few weeks went back to his old routine.

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 3m3 minutes ago

Two more people Kubiak wants to thank as he walks away. John Elway is the first. "We sat down & we talked well into the night" last week.

Nicki Jhabvala ‏@NickiJhabvala 3m3 minutes ago

Kubiak: "What John Elway has done for the Denver Broncos is unmatched in sports -- as a player, as an executive."

Nicki Jhabvala ‏@NickiJhabvala 3m3 minutes ago

Kubiak to Elway: "John, thanks so much, bud. I love ya."

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 2m2 minutes ago

Kubiak's final thank-you is to his wife, Rhonda, to whom he blows a kiss. "She kept me in one piece for a long time."

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 3m3 minutes ago

Kubiak, to his wife, Rhonda. "I'm coming home, and I love you."

John is talking now on Broncos' website

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 2m2 minutes ago

Elway, on the search: "There's some quality candidate out there ... we'll get busy on that today."

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 1m1 minute ago

Elway: "I'm excited about the quarterbacks we have ... last year it was my biggest concern, this year it's not."

Nicki Jhabvala ‏@NickiJhabvala 55s56 seconds ago

John Elway: "The competition we're going to have at that position (QB) with those two is only going to make those guys better."

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 51s52 seconds ago

Elway: "We'd like to get it done [hiring a coach quickly], but we'd like to make sure we get the right guy."

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 50s51 seconds ago

Elway: Kubiak leaving "was always a possibility ... I know how he's wired."

Andrew Mason ‏@MaseDenver 21s22 seconds ago

Elway: "I was hopeful [Kubiak would stay]. Was I totally surprised? No."

Nicki Jhabvala ‏@NickiJhabvala 27s28 seconds ago

Elway said the conversation with Kubiak was in Kansas City, over Christmas weekend.

Sad day.

John was blunt when asked if there was anyone on the current staff that he would interview for the HC vacancy. His answer was a emphatic "NO!"