Klint Kubiak and Kirk Cousins Presser - 11.4.26

Klint Kubiak (0:00)

Darian Porter did not practice, and I'll take any questions.

SPEAKER_2 (0:03)

You talked about being in the hunt, playoff hunt.

You got some critical stretch coming through on really good teams. You see almost as a make or break time for that?

Klint Kubiak (0:13)

I think every week's that way. If you treat it that way, then you'll have success throughout the season. You know, so we just keep your blinders on and focus on one opponent at a time.

SPEAKER_3 (0:21)

Your family history with the Sheephands goes back deep. Your dad coaching with Mike, is there a first memory you have with Kyle watching your dad's coach together in Denver?

Klint Kubiak (0:30)

Not a first one, though. Just really fortunate to grow up in that environment. And yeah, very, I didn't know at the time, but I was, you know, got to be exposed to a lot of football at a young age. And I'm very grateful for that myself and my brothers.

SPEAKER_4 (0:44)

What have you learned from your brother?

SPEAKER_5 (0:49)

That's a great question.

SPEAKER_2 (0:51)

Anything?

Klint Kubiak (0:52)

Yeah, I think I got to work with him side by side for an entire year. And, you know, when we were in college together, and then we went our separate ways and got married. And it was just so great reconnecting with him and seeing the, you know, see the type of husband that he was and see how hard he worked and how smart he was.

Things that I already knew, but when you're kind of in the fire with your brother every day, it definitely builds a closer bond.

SPEAKER_2 (1:18)

What does the family group text look like this week?

Klint Kubiak (1:22)

My dad doesn't really know how to text very well. But no, I think we kind of avoid each other and talk after the game.

Kirk Cousins (1:29)

Beyond just your brother, what would you take out of that year?

SPEAKER_4 (1:31)

How'd that help you in your coaching journey with the 49ers?

Klint Kubiak (1:34)

Yeah, it was a very impactful season being around that organization. And I could go on for a long time, how impactful it was in all of them in good ways.

SPEAKER_2 (1:44)

You talked a lot about the last couple of weeks, about the start of the second half. I think you guys are changing things up to get focused on them. How pleased were you with the way you guys were able to come out of the locker room this past week?

Klint Kubiak (1:52)

Yes, players executed. There's things you focus on every week, and sometimes you hit them, and sometimes you don't. But I thought our guys were very intentional about that phase of the game, and obviously it has to continue.

SPEAKER_7 (2:04)

Do you still believe Ashton has that potential to at some point become that bell cow running back, someone who can take 25-plus carries a game?

Klint Kubiak (2:12)

Oh, absolutely, yeah. Ashton's a young player and has a really bright future ahead, and I'm so glad that we have him, so glad we have him and all these young players on our roster that are continuing to grow, and it's our job as coaches to develop them.

SPEAKER_3 (2:25)

You talked about healthy competition. How have you seen in the running back room competition elevate that room as a whole?

Klint Kubiak (2:33)

Yeah, it's always the best motivator. Coaching takes you so far, but when you're competing for reps, it definitely adds a new gear to your giddy-up in practice.

SPEAKER_2 (2:43)

Do you see maybe the split being a week-to-week thing between them?

Klint Kubiak (2:47)

I do, I do. Yes.

SPEAKER_5 (2:50)

What do you remember about coaching against the Raiders when they were in Oakland, and also seeing your dad go up against them when they were in Oakland?

Klint Kubiak (2:57)

Yes, I remember definitely just overall with the Raiders, every time that being in Denver, and everybody's walking around with Raider hater shirts on, the town has a buzz to it. And I remember one specific game, I think it was in the snow, but Jerry Rice and Tim Brown, and just as a young kid, just getting to watch on the sideline, those are your heroes, and just how I just kind of remember the snow falling down in the stadium and watching those guys around the field, and Tim Brown's got his finger tape rolled up. And then that week in my game, I'm rolling up my fingers.

Tim Brown doesn't need any gloves, neither do I. So that really stands out, and I don't remember your other question.