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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Broncos QB Coach/Passing Game Coordinator Davis Webb (Interviewed 1/26) - Withdrawn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

Attyla wrote: Wed Jan 21, 2026 1:13 pm He works primarily from the gun. A bit of RPO is dropped in for Indiana but he can work under center as well. But college programs like the gun offense in spread formations. I think it is just a matter of teaching him to work under center more.

Yes. My comment was in regard to Kingsberry. I’m not a fan of his offense at the pro level. I like kubiak more.

Raidernation1979 wrote: Wed Jan 21, 2026 1:19 pm Yes. My comment was in regard to Kingsberry. I’m not a fan of his offense at the pro level. I like kubiak more.

The OC will bring their bit to the team, and hopefully it meshes with our offensive players and it really should. TE who is lights out and a RB with all the potential in the world.

Let's just hope the Seahawks lose in a shootout this weekend so we can hire Kubiak already. Webb is intriguing but he's a complete unknown and add in the fact we would need a super strong OC and DC.

BoKnows81 wrote: Wed Jan 21, 2026 1:30 pm Let's just hope the Seahawks lose in a shootout this weekend so we can hire Kubiak already. Webb is intriguing but he's a complete unknown and add in the fact we would need a super strong OC and DC.

I got the Seahawks going the distance. After his weekend we can finish the interviews and they can “know” what’s going to happen. A Super Bowl champion head coach with his national champion rookie qb. Sounds like good vibes to me

Raidernation1979 wrote: Wed Jan 21, 2026 1:42 pm I got the Seahawks going the distance. After his weekend we can finish the interviews and they can “know” what’s going to happen. A Super Bowl champion head coach with his national champion rookie qb. Sounds like good vibes to me

Valid point. I'm just being greedy and want to hire him ASAP lol.

BoKnows81 wrote: Wed Jan 21, 2026 1:45 pm Valid point. I'm just being greedy and want to hire him ASAP lol.

I think we will know even if it’s not official

It’s a short list. Guys who made the jump to Head Coach without previously being an NFL Offensive or Defensive Coordinator.

Updated

John Madden. Raiders, 1969. LB coach. Legend.
Al Saunders. Chargers (interim), 1986. WR coach.
Art Shell. Raiders, 1989. OLine coach.
Mike Tice. Vikings, 2002. OLine coach.
John Harbaugh. Ravens, 2008. ST Coord./DBs coach.
Mike Munchak. Titans, 2011. OLine coach.
Jim Tomsula. 49ers, 2015. DLine coach.
Joe Judge. Giants, 2020. ST coordinator/WR coach.
Dan Campbell. Lions, 2021. TEs coach/Asst. HC.
Rich Bisaccia. Raiders (interim), 2021. ST Coord.
Antonio Pierce. Raiders, 2024. LB coach / Asst. HC.

Edited to add the Legend and others by allowing previous coordinator positions in college. Also cleaned it up a bit by making it chronological.

GoodTimeCharlie wrote: Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:24 pm It’s a short list. Guys who made the jump to Head Coach without previously being an Offensive or Defensive Coordinator.

John Harbaugh. Ravens, 2008. ST Coord./DBs coach.
Mike Tice. Vikings, 2002. OLine coach.
Jim Tomsula. 49ers, 2015. DLine coach.
Dan Campbell. Lions, 2021. TEs coach/Asst. HC.
Joe Judge. Giants, 2020. ST coordinator/WR coach.
Rich Bisaccia. Raiders (interim), 2021. ST Coord.

You can call two of them truly successful. One of them if you’re only counting Super Bowls.

Missed a big one

Attyla wrote: Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:25 pm Missed a big one

Madden was a DC in college if thats the one youre thinking of

DanKD wrote: Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:31 pm Madden was a DC in college if thats the one youre thinking of

Madden being a DC in college does not count. That is like being a position coach in the pros. He counts on the list

Attyla wrote: Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:34 pm Madden being a DC in college does not count. That is like being a position coach in the pros. He counts on the list

I dont know if it counts or not, but im assuming thats why he was left off. Obviously the better statistic would be percentage of coaches never having been oc or dc to be successful head coaches compared to those who have.

DanKD wrote: Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:31 pm Madden was a DC in college if thats the one youre thinking of

Forgot art Shell as well

vtraider wrote: Wed Jan 21, 2026 3:52 pm Forgot art Shell as well

Fixed. It’s an exhaustive project.

Interesting to see how often the Raiders were willing to roll the dice on it.

Updated with fixes.

John Madden. Raiders, 1969. LB coach. Legend.
Al Saunders. Chargers (interim), 1986. WR coach.
Art Shell. Raiders, 1989. OLine coach.
Mike Tice. Vikings, 2002. OLine coach.
John Harbaugh. Ravens, 2008. ST Coord./DBs coach.
Mike Munchak. Titans, 2011. OLine coach.
Jim Tomsula. 49ers, 2015. DLine coach.
Joe Judge. Giants, 2020. ST coordinator/WR coach.
Dan Campbell. Lions, 2021. TEs coach/Asst. HC.
Rich Bisaccia. Raiders (interim), 2021. ST Coord.
Antonio Pierce. Raiders, 2024. LB coach / Asst. HC.

I’m done, my brains on fire. If someone finds another/more omissions, please include them.

GoodTimeCharlie wrote: Wed Jan 21, 2026 4:10 pm Updated with fixes.

John Madden. Raiders, 1969. LB coach. Legend.
Al Saunders. Chargers (interim), 1986. WR coach.
Art Shell. Raiders, 1989. OLine coach.
Mike Tice. Vikings, 2002. OLine coach.
John Harbaugh. Ravens, 2008. ST Coord./DBs coach.
Mike Munchak. Titans, 2011. OLine coach.
Jim Tomsula. 49ers, 2015. DLine coach.
Joe Judge. Giants, 2020. ST coordinator/WR coach.
Dan Campbell. Lions, 2021. TEs coach/Asst. HC.
Rich Bisaccia. Raiders (interim), 2021. ST Coord.
Antonio Pierce. Raiders, 2024. LB coach / Asst. HC.

I’m done, my brains on fire. If someone finds another/more omissions, please include them.

Al was never an OC or DC at the NFL Level