re: Differences between Kubiak and Payton offenses?

Kubiak will probably be utilizing his version of the Shanahan offense, which was first developed by their dads way back when. Wide Zone(Stretch) running scheme, playaction passing, moving pocket, a lot of shifting and motioning, and utilizing several athletes to move the ball. The scheme itself these days tends to be very simple, which allows QBs to pick up on it quickly. But, this is a double-edged sword. A lot of PA shot plays don't include a dump-off or short route in case of a rush or everyone covered downfield. A semi mobile QB is necessary to move the ball when a pass isn't open.

Payton's offense was/is a way more traditional NFL offense that comes from an era when most QBs were running West Coast offenses in college. Mostly inside zone, some gap concepts, static drop back passing, highlighting one or two guys(mostly the QB and either a WR or RB). Concepts can be extremely complicated for most QBs to memorize. I don't think any QB that has played in Payton's system had much success other than Brees. But, if a team does have a truly great QB that can process defenses quickly, Payton's system is absolutely lethal. Plus, Payton is a much better play-caller than Carmichael could ever hope to be.