LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Despite the head coaching search for the Las Vegas Raiders being vast, there is one name that sits at the top of the list right now.
“The one that your listeners need to probably keep the closest eye on is the potential of a Klint Kubiak," Sports Illustrated Raiders beat writer Hondo Carpenter said.
WATCH| Alex Eschelmans breaks down some of the potential head coaches for the Raiders with Sports Illustrated beat writer
The Seahawks' offensive coordinator is one of various offensive coaches to keep an eye on for Raider Nation.
John Harbaugh and Kevin Stefanski are two seasoned veteran head coaches to look out for as well; however, the Raiders are paying former head coaches around $50 million right now.
“You saw them give a three-year deal to Pete Carroll, I think they want to stick within that time frame," Carpenter said. "I don’t think they want to give out that kind of money with guarantees that it would take for someone like a Harbaugh or a Stefanski.”
The Raiders also look to stay away from legal battles.
“Jon Gruden is in the midst of a high lawsuit against the NFL," Carpenter said. "Many people believe that Brian Flores is the best defensive coordinator in all the NFL, but there are some concerns there, like Gruden; he currently has a lawsuit going against the NFL.”
That being said, any head coach that the front office wants to hire has to get the green light from Tom Brady.
“He is the totem pole," Carpenter said. "If he doesn’t want somebody, they’re not coming to Las Vegas. Period.”
It is expected that the Raiders will narrow down their search within the next week.
-
Competition ramps up as Raiders throw on pads for first time in training camp
With Pete Carroll leading the charge, the Raiders are preparing for the team's first preseason game on the road against Carroll's former team. Las Vegas visits the Seattle Seahawks on August 7.
Hometown Raider Jonah Laulu emerging as defensive force at training camp
Centennial High alum Jonah Laulu is drawing attention at training camp after playing all 17 games in 2024. The Vegas native is stepping into a bigger role and proving he belongs on his hometown team.
Raiders preach 'next man up' mentality after cutting prized DT
The Raiders announced Thursday that they were releasing their star defensive tackle who signed a four-year, $110 million mega-deal last offseason.
Are the Raiders Super Bowl-bound? Fans at training camp say 'absolutely'
At Raiders training camp, fans shared bold predictions, including Super Bowl wins and 17–0 seasons, showcasing unwavering loyalty and sky-high optimism for 2025.
