Raiders Head Coaching Search

[JRaider17]

Figured having all the confirmed Head Coach candidates in one central place would be helpful. This post will continuously be updated.

First Round of Interviews
Broncos QB Coach/Passing Game Coordinator Davis Webb (Interviewed 1/7)
Chiefs OC Matt Nagy (Interviewed 1/8)
Broncos DC Vance Joseph (Interviewed1/8)
Former Browns HC Kevin Stefanski (Interviewed 1/8)
Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak (Interviewed 1/9)
Panthers DC Ejiro Evero (1st Interviewed 1/14)
Chargers DC Jesse Minter (Interviewed 1/14)
Packers DC Jeff Hafley (Interviewed 1/15)
Rams Passing Game Specialist Nate Scheelhaase (Interviewed 1/16)
Rams OC Mike LaFleur (Interviewed 1/16)
Rams DC Chris Shula (Interviewed 1/16)
Bills OC Joe Brady )Interviewed 1/18)
49ers OC Klay Kubiak (Interviewed 1/18)
Former Miami HC Mike McDaniel (Interviewed 1/19 in person)
Former Giants HC Brian Daboll (Interviewed 1/24)

Second Interviews
Panthers DC Ejiro Evero (Interviewed 1/20 in person)
Chargers DC Jesse Minter (Interviewed 1/20 in person)
Bills OC Joe Brady (Interviewed 1/26)
Broncos QB Coach/Passing Game Coordinator Davis Webb (Interviewed 1/26) - Withdrawn
Former Giants HC Brian Daboll (Interviewed 1/27)
Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak (Interviewed 1/31)


Other HC Openings
Giants - John Harbaugh
Falcons - Kevin Stefanski
Dolphins - Jeff Hafley
Titans - Robert Saleh
Cardinals - Mike LaFleur
Browns - Todd Monken
Ravens - Jesse Minter
Steelers - Mike McCarthy
Bills - Joe Brady

Other Coordinators
Chargers - Mike McDaniel
Titans - Brian Daboll

[heavyD]

Its odd there is no smoke about Kingsbury. He parted wish Washington under mutual agreement, so you would think he would be in the conversation regarding many of these openings.

It’s possible the Raiders still have hard feelings after he left them at the altar two years ago resulting in the ill fated Getsy hire.

[Viper]

While Kubiak hasn’t had a 2nd interview yet, it still gives hope and that’s enough for now. Mendoza has more upside than Darnold, one can envision what he could do for the Raiders.
Up here in the NW fans are acutely aware of what they have and they love him. That said, ‘Hawks fans are equally obnoxious as their team is good.

[raidersince63]

While he has certainly made his share of mistakes, at least he’s continually tried and changed up what he’s doing. He’s trying to build a perennial winner. It hasn’t worked. With that said a lot of folks just enjoy hating on him

To be fair, Mark hasn't exactly given us much to make us confident in his decision making. Considering his many efforts to change up what he's doing which have all failed, tells me that he doesn't know what he's doing. So maybe it's not so much of a case of hating on him, but instead a lack of faith in him.

It appears to me that in this case, the Al Davis fruit does in fact, "fall far from the tree".

[rhumbob]

I haven't even seen Mark mentioned - what is it that makes you say he's still in the middle of things?

Like I said, I can't watch the clip until this evening. I made an inference from the comments of others. Quite pleased to be wrong!

[Rabidraider]

It’s possible the Raiders still have hard feelings after he left them at the altar two years ago resulting in the ill fated Getsy hire.

I read the reason was over a 2 year deal vs a three year deal. What a time to get cheap.

[BoKnows81]

While Kubiak hasn’t had a 2nd interview yet, it still gives hope and that’s enough for now. Mendoza has more upside than Darnold, one can envision what he could do for the Raiders.
Up here in the NW fans are acutely aware of what they have and they love him. That said, ‘Hawks fans are equally obnoxious as their team is good.

This I 100% agree with. While I was an advocate for bringing Darnold here last year, there is undoubtedly more upside with Mendoza.

[chucker]

Pelissero running with the narrative that Joe Brady was getting interviewed during the NFL champs game just highlights the bad reporting we'll get. Renz had posted it, but he's garbage so that's not a shock. When the supposedly professional reporters run with that uninformed BS then it gets really bad.

Given the misinformation about the Joe Brady interview, I have zero confidence that Pelissero's comments in the same segment about "who's running the show" with the Raiders have actually come from coaching candidates. It seems more likely that it's just conjecture from Pelissero who's looking to make news where there isn't any.

[haji81872]

I wonder how much of these discussions are revolving around Mendoza and the draft. If these candidates don't like Mendoza as much as the social media portion of Raider Nation, what next? Of course Daboll and J. Brady are going to say they can work with any QB, but what if they don't evaluate Mendoza like others have? Is this why Webb continues to lead the pack? Does he love the pick and if he does, are his philosophies being communicated better than the other coach candidates?

There's so much nuance to these conversations. Spytek and Tom know they have to get this right. Carroll was their mulligan and "learning on the job" process. Everything has to gel this time around. That doesn't mean 11 wins and a SB appearance next year, but there has to be clear and irrefutable proof of progress, culture, and vision.

If the don't like Mendoza they are morons and should immediately be off the list. Fortunately, I don't think anyone feels that way.

[haji81872]

While he has certainly made his share of mistakes, at least he’s continually tried and changed up what he’s doing. He’s trying to build a perennial winner. It hasn’t worked. With that said a lot of folks just enjoy hating on him

One thing I will give him is he cuts bait fast when he sees shit aint working.

[haji81872]

It’s possible the Raiders still have hard feelings after he left them at the altar two years ago resulting in the ill fated Getsy hire.

I think he may have wanted to move on because he knows Daniels is broken and he can't fix him.

[JRaider17]

[haji81872]

Sounds like Bills may be leaning toward Daboll. Which I would be ok with.

[RaiderFan1]

Its odd there is no smoke about Kingsbury. He parted with Washington under mutual agreement, so you would think he would be in the conversation regarding many of these openings.

NO, as mentioned before, Kingsbury's Air Raid scheme isnt a good fit with Mendozas skills set/arm talent. A west coast offense or Shanahans timing-based, play-action, zone running w/ pre-snap motion is best for Mendoza as it prioritizes quick-rhythm passes.

I guess the raiders could tell Kingsbury to run west coast or shanahans scheme, but probably best to just hire the right coaches/scheme. If Webb gets hired as Head coach its probably more likely he hires Daboll as OC as his scheme matches Mendoza better then Kingsburys.

[tatalalicious]

Still waiting aren't we. Maybe Kubiak is the preferred option, wouldn't surprise me the way Brady was praising his play calling on Sunday. Im good either way, the fact that we're in position to draft Mendoza makes everything good for me.

[Attyla]

NO, as mentioned before, Kingsbury's Air Raid scheme isnt a good fit with Mendozas skills set/arm talent. A west coast offense or Shanahans timing-based, play-action, zone running w/ pre-snap motion is best for Mendoza as it prioritizes quick-rhythm passes.

I guess the raiders could tell Kingsbury to run west coast or shanahans scheme, but probably best to just hire the right coaches/scheme. If Webb gets hired as Head coach its probably more likely he hires Daboll as OC as his scheme matches Mendoza better then Kingsburys.

This is why I am leaning toward Webb. He already coaches a system that Mendoza will do well in.