{"id":123330,"date":"2026-01-14T21:17:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T21:17:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/123330\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T21:17:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T21:17:12","slug":"could-kliff-kingsbury-revolutionize-another-nfl-team-soon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/123330\/","title":{"rendered":"Could Kliff Kingsbury Revolutionize Another NFL Team Soon?"},"content":{"rendered":"

II\u2019ll admit it up front: I\u2019m excited about the potential head-coaching return of Kliff Kingsbury.<\/p>\n

And yes, I know that opinion can be polarizing, especially among Texas Tech fans. Some folks never got over the way his tenure ended in Lubbock<\/a>, much like others still wrestle emotionally with the Mike Leach era. That\u2019s fine. College football fandom is deeply personal, and grudges tend to linger longer than win-loss records.<\/p>\n

For me, sticking with Kliff isn\u2019t about nostalgia\u2014it\u2019s about style, identity, and timing. I loved his offense. I loved the energy. And I loved the fact that he helped drag Texas Tech football into a more modern, nationally relevant, and frankly cooler era. Even when the results didn\u2019t always match the hype, the product on the field was exciting, fast, and fun to watch. That matters more to me than grinding out \u201crespectable\u201d seasons with no personality.<\/p>\n

Like a lot of sports fans, I\u2019ve had my phases. I was a Steelers fan back in the days of Franco Harris and Rocky Bleier. I followed the Cardinals when Conrad Dobler was making headlines. I rode along with the Chargers when Dan Fouts was lighting it up. Sports fandom isn\u2019t always permanent\u2014it\u2019s seasonal, emotional, and often tied to players or styles that resonate with you.<\/p>\n

For me, Kingsbury\u2019s Texas Tech connection as a former quarterback sealed the deal. He felt like one of ours. And while there\u2019s been some chatter online about bringing him back to Lubbock as an offensive coordinator, that ship has sailed. Kliff has clearly outgrown the college coordinator role.<\/p>\n

Kliff Kingsbury\u2019s Next NFL Opportunity<\/p>\n

Right now, Kingsbury is interviewing for NFL head coaching positions, and that\u2019s where he belongs. With the Dallas Cowboys spinning their wheels and the Kansas City Chiefs no longer looking invincible, the league feels wide open. Kingsbury has reportedly interviewed with the Baltimore Ravens and the Tennessee Titans. Even if neither job works out and he spends another year or two as an assistant, the trajectory is clear.<\/p>\n

Read More:\u00a0Where Are Texas Tech Athletes When Not Competing In Lubbock?<\/a><\/p>\n

Personally, I\u2019d love to see Kliff back in the big chair. The NFL thrives on innovation, and Kingsbury\u2019s offensive mind still has plenty to offer at the highest level.<\/p>\n

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Gallery Credit: Renee Raven <\/p>\n

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