NFL Notes: Kyle Shanahan, Adam Gase, Broncos, Patriots, & Raiders

Kyle Shanahan

• According to Mike Garafolo of FOX Sports, “there is a lot of talk” that former Browns OC Kyle Shanahan is “hitching his wagon” to Seahawks DC Dan Quinn.
• Garafolo tosses out the Ravens a possibility for Shanahan if Kubiak leaves.
• Quinn is reportedly a finalist for the Falcons head-coaching job.

Adam Gase

• Mike Garafolo mentions that it doesn’t sound like Broncos OC Adam Gase will follow John Fox to Chicago.
• Garafolo adds that the Falcons could still be in play for Gase.

Broncos

Ed Werder reports that the Ravens expect OC Gary Kubiak to ultimately get the Broncos head-coaching job.

However, Ravens HC John Harbaugh is expected to be understanding Kubiak departing, even though he released a statement saying that he planned on being back with Baltimore next year.

• Aaron Wilson refers to Kubiak as “shoo-in” choice the Broncos.
• Although, a source later told Wilson that to “tap the brakes a bit in the event that John Elway and Gary Kubiak aren’t in lockstep on staff and personnel.”

Patriots

• C Bryan Stork has officially been ruled out for the AFC Championship game. (Jeff Howe)

Raiders

• Raiders owner Mark Davis announced that CFO Marc Badain has been promoted to team president. (Albert Breer)